KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Campbellsville University men's wrestling team maintained its #7 standing in the fifth regular-season edition of the NAIA Men's Wrestling Coaches' Top 25 Poll, released Thursday by the national office. Despite a challenging run at the NWCA National Duals, the Tigers secured 154 team points to remain a top-10 fixture.
- Campbellsville holds firm at #7 in the latest NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, accumulating 154 team points.
- Ten Tigers are ranked individually, highlighted by the debut of two new wrestlers in the national rankings.
- #4 Jasitin Kubwimana (165 lbs.) and #7 Shadrick Slone (174 lbs.) climbed into the top eight of their respective weight classes.
- #13 Ashton Boswell (197 lbs.) broke into the rankings after a standout performance at the National Duals.
- The Tigers return to action on Thursday, Jan. 16, for a Mid-South Conference dual against Georgetown College.
Ten Tigers feature in the individual rankings, with significant movement following the team's 11th-place finish at the National Duals.
Jasitin Kubwimana continues his ascent, moving up to #4 in the 165-pound weight class. The junior went undefeated at the National Duals, including victories over two top-10 opponents.
Shad Slone also climbed the ladder, rising three spots to #7 at 174 pounds after posting a 3-2 record with two pins in Cedar Falls.
Nick Moore made one of the largest jumps for Campbellsville, vaulting five spots to #9 at 141 pounds. Moore's rise comes on the heels of a gritty win over a ranked opponent from Cumberlands during the dual championships.
Two Tigers made their debut in the national rankings this week.
Ashton Boswell entered the poll at #13 at 197 pounds. Boswell impressed at the National Duals with a 4-1 record, including a fall in the placement match against Corban.
Cal Beadling also cracked the top 25, checking in at #23 in the 149-pound division.
The Tigers continue to boast depth across the lineup:
The Tigers will look to defend their ranking on the road this week, traveling to Georgetown, Ky., to face Mid-South Conference foe Georgetown College on Thursday, Jan. 16.
| TREND |
RANK |
LAST TIME |
INSTITUTION |
POINTS |
| ● |
1 |
1 |
Grand View (Iowa) |
261 |
| ● |
2 |
2 |
Life (Ga.) |
259 |
| ● |
3 |
3 |
Southeastern (Fla.) |
231 |
| ● |
4 |
4 |
Indiana Tech |
193 |
| ▲ |
5 |
6 |
Oklahoma City |
176 |
| ▼ |
6 |
5 |
Southern Oregon |
169 |
| ● |
7 |
7 |
Campbellsville (Ky.) |
154 |
| ● |
8 |
8 |
Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) |
144 |
| ▲ |
9 |
13 |
Cumberlands (Ky.) |
139 |
| ▼ |
10 |
9 |
Cumberland (Tenn.) |
137 |
| ▲ |
10 |
11 |
Doane (Neb.) |
137 |
| ▼ |
12 |
10 |
Providence (Mont.) |
136 |
| ▼ |
13 |
12 |
Missouri Valley |
133 |
| ● |
14 |
14 |
Central Methodist (Mo.) |
90 |
| ● |
15 |
15 |
Arizona Christian |
84 |
| ▲ |
16 |
20 |
Saint Mary (Kan.) |
61 |
| ▼ |
17 |
16 |
Marian (Ind.) |
59 |
| ▲ |
17 |
22 |
Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) |
59 |
| ▼ |
17 |
18 |
Corban (Ore.) |
59 |
| ▼ |
20 |
17 |
Friends (Kan.) |
58 |
| ● |
21 |
21 |
Wayland Baptist (Texas) |
54 |
| ▼ |
22 |
18 |
Concordia (Neb.) |
53 |
| ● |
23 |
23 |
Reinhardt (Ga.) |
51 |
| ● |
24 |
24 |
Montana State-Northern |
42 |
| ● |
25 |
25 |
Morningside (Iowa) |
41 |
Receiving Votes: Baker (Kan.) 40, Dickinson State (N.D.) 38, Missouri Baptist 36, Eastern Oregon 34, Midland (Neb.) 31, Keiser (Fla.) 28, Cornerstone (Mich.) 26, Briar Cliff (Iowa) 24, Rio Grande 22, Cleary (Mich.) 21, Northwestern (Iowa) 20, Lourdes (Ohio) 19, Brewton-Parker (Ga.) 17, Rochester Christian (Mich.) 16, St. Ambrose (Iowa)15, Hastings (Neb.) 15, Ottawa (Kan.) 14, Graceland (Iowa) 14, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) 13, Benedictine (Kan.)12, William Woods (Mo.) 10, Georgetown (Ky.) 10, Westcliff (Calif.) 8, Evergreen State (Wash.) 8, William Penn (Iowa) 6, St. Thomas (Fla.) 6, Oklahoma Wesleyan 5, Avila (Mo.) 5, Texas Wesleyan 3, Simpson (Calif.) 2, Siena Heights (Mich.) 2.
