GREENWOOD, S.C. – The NCAA Division II Super Region II preseason rankings were released this morning, with Newberry coming in at number 2 in those rankings.

The Wolves, landing at the second spot with 88 total points, were represented well individually, with senior Will Evans (157 lbs; Richmond, Ga.)  and junior Khris Walton (197 lbs; Merrillville, Ky.) being the top ranked individuals in their respective weight classes. 

Also, Newberry was one of two teams that had a wrestler ranked in all ten of the weight classes, with the second team being Lander University, who ranks number one in the region.

The season is fast approaching, and with a competitive campaign ahead, the Wolves look to start strong with the first event of the year, the Scarlet & Grey Intrasquad Wrestle Offs, to kick off Homecoming 2022 on October 28 at 4 PM. 

The Wolves will then hit the road for Salem, Virginia for their first competition of the year, the Southeast Open, on November 5 at 9 AM.