BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo wrestling team is ranked third in the Mid-American Conference preseason rankings, the conference announced on Wednesday. It is the Bulls' highest preseason rankings since joining the conference in 1998.
Buffalo is coming off its best season in over a decade. The Bulls went 11-6 in dual matches last season, their most wins since the 2003-04 campaign. In addition, UB won four MAC duals, its most since joining the conference.
In the individual rankings, the Bulls have six wrestlers ranked in the 10 weight classes.
Coming off his MAC championship a season ago, Jake Gunning is the conference's top-ranked heavyweight wrestler.