By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
FAYETTE, Iowa – The Fort Hays State wrestling team jumped up two spots in the fourth set of regular season DII Wrestling Coaches Association Team Rankings, released Monday (Feb. 4) by the organization. The Tigers are one of three teams at No. 10, tied with Minnesota State and UNC-Pembroke. The Tigers are also one of five MIAA teams in the national team rankings as Nebraska-Kearney stayed put at No. 2. Lindenwood dipped to No. 9, while Central Oklahoma and Newman currently sit at No. 18.
In the individual rankings, junior Brandon Ball took over the top spot at 141 pounds. He sits at 17-0 on the year with individual titles at the Bethany Swede Open and the Bob Smith Open. Ball has compiled 11 wins against Division II competition on the season as well as three falls and three major decisions.
Also in the rankings is Efe Osaghae, who held steady as the fourth-ranked wrestler in the 157-pound weight class. The sophomore continues to put together a solid year thus far with a 21-2 overall record and is currently 14-2 against Division II opponents. Osaghae paces the team in technical falls with six.
The Tigers are back in action Sunday (Feb. 10) as they travel to Kearney, Neb. to take on No. 2 ranked Nebraska-Kearney inside the Health and Wellness Center. The dual is slated to begin at 3 p.m.