Bronne continues to lead falls category in national stat rankings

Hayden Bronne continues to lead in falls in NCAA Division II.
Hayden Bronne continues to lead in falls in NCAA Division II.

Hayden Bronne leads a trio of Tiffin University wrestlers as the NCAA released its national statistical leaders.

Bronne continues to lead Division II in falls, as Tiffin University prepares to head to the NCAA Super Regionals in Indianapolis on Feb. 24. 

Bronne, the 2018 winner in Division II for most falls, is pulling away as he looks for his second career award in this category.  He is up to 18 falls on the season, five more than Fort Hays State's AJ Cooper and eight more than the third place grappler. Bronne had another big weekend at the Greyhound Duals, posting two more falls. Bronne also has a massive 13 minute advantage in time over Cooper, leading him 31:52 to 44:44.

Nicholas Mason (197) remains tied for third overall with 9 pins despite missing action over the last couple weeks due to injury. 

Bronne and Trey Grine are amongst national leaders in the Most Dominant category.

Grine (157 pounds) and Bronne (174) rank 8th and 10th respectively in the Most Dominant category. Grine averages 4.16 points and Bronne 4.12, easily tops in their respective weight classes nationally. The leader is Chris Eddins Jr. of Pitt-Johnstown at 4.74.

Grine also makes an appearance in the Tech Falls category, where he is tied for third with 5 overall. Ryan Vasbinder of McKendree leads the nation with 9 while four others are tied at 6.