Four Cowboy Wrestlers Ranks Among Top 33 In NCAA Wrestling Coach Rankings

From the desk of Bud Denega/Wyoming Athletic Department

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming had four student-athletes appear in the top 33 of their respective weight class in the NCAA’s first wrestling coaches’ ranking of the season, released Monday.    

Jore Volk (125) led the way, checking in at No. 4. He boasts a team-best 18-4 record, which includes a 7-4 mark against ranked foes.  

Gabe Willochell (149) was the next-highest Pokes, being ranked No. 14. He possesses a 14-6 record and a team-high five pins.   

Joey Novak (197) was ranked No. 19. He owns a 16-10 record and that includes a 6-9 record against ranked foes. 

Cole Brooks (141) was the final Cowboy to appear in the poll. He’s No. 31 with an 8-4 record, as he’s missed some time this season with an injury. 

The coaches’ ranking is one of many criteria that is used by the NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee during the NCAA Tournament at-large selection and seeding process. The other areas that are weighed include head-to-head competition, quality wins, the RPI, conference tournament placement, results versus common opponents and win percentage.