By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State wrestling team was ranked third in the 2020 MIAA Wrestling Coaches Dual Poll, announced Wednesday (Jan. 15) by the league office. The Tigers picked up nine points in the balloting process.
Defending champion Nebraska-Kearney topped the poll with three first-place votes. The Lopers edged out Central Oklahoma by just one point, who picked up two top votes to rank second. Newman is just one point behind the Tigers in fourth, with Central Missouri occupying the No. 5 spot in the poll.
With the conference down to five teams, the Tigers will hit the mat against conference opponents just four times this season. FHSU will host the top two teams at home, wrestling Central Oklahoma on January 31 and Nebraska-Kearney on February 13.
Fort Hays State finished fourth in the league last season, going 2-3 in MIAA duals a year ago. The Tigers are off to a 1-0 start this season after besting Central Missouri Wednesday evening.
2020 MIAA Wrestling Coaches Dual Poll
1. Nebraska-Kearney (3) – 15 points
2. Central Oklahoma (2) – 14 points
3. Fort Hays State – 9 points
4. Newman – 8 points
5. Central Missouri – 4 points
Coaches Are Not Allowed To Vote For Their Own Teams