CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Three Panthers lead the Big 12 in the latest national wrestling rankings, and the Big 12 was allocated 45 automatic qualifying spots for the NCAA tournament.
UNI's Max Thomsen at 149 pounds, Taylor Lujan at 174 pounds and Drew Foster at 184 pounds are the highest ranked wrestlers in the Big 12.
The Big 12's 45 allocations ranks third among the conferences. The Big Ten leads the way with 80, and Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association earned 47 spots.
Six Panthers remain in the national rankings, while seven earned a top-33 RPI.