BUFFALO, NY – The Mid-American Conference released its preseason rankings and five Bulls made the list. Kyle Akins, Derek Spann, Bryan Lantry, Alex Smythe and Jake Gunning all made the preseason rankings.
Akins is ranked fourth at 125 lbs. The redshirt-senior went 22-10 overall, 10-4 in duals and 5-1 in MAC duals last year.
Spann is ranked fourth at 133 lbs. after redshirting last season. Spann wrestled at 125 lbs. as a true freshman, filling in for an injured Akins. This is his second season at 133 lbs.