Dragons rise to 11th in nation

Beau Minnick was one of four Dragons ranked in the national individual standings.
Beau Minnick was one of four Dragons ranked in the national individual standings.

Tiffin University's men's wrestling team made a big jump in the latest Division II national team rankings, rising to 11th.

The Dragons jumped from 34th place to a tie for 11th with CSU-Pueblo. The Dragons were the lone G-MAC team in the Top 25, with Lake Erie and Findlay receiving votes. Nebraska-Kearney was in first followed by St. Cloud State.

The Dragons also had three wrestlers ranked in the top five in the nation in their respective weight classes. Trey Grine was 5th at 149 pounds, while Hayden Bronne (184) and Nick Mason (197) were also ranked fifth. Beau Minnick also placed in the national rankings at 157 pounds, settling in at 12th.

For the complete team and individual rankings, click HERE.