ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University wrestling team has secured the third-highest spot in the latest NCAA Division II rankings.
The Tigers are only one point behind second-place Maryville University in the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association poll released Wednesday. The team was previously ranked fourth.
Ouachita has five wrestlers ranked nationally in their respective weight classes. The team is led by 141-pound Josh Myers, who is ranked second in his class.
Ouachita travels to Minnesota State-Mankato this weekend for the Central Super Regional. The NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships is scheduled to begin March 13 in St. Louis.