MANHEIM, Pa. - Four Upper Iowa men's wrestlers were recognized in the 2026-27 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) preseason rankings. Lawson Losee came in at No. 6 at 174 pounds, Preston Klostermann is ranked No. 12 at 157 pounds, newcomer Tyler Hannah is No. 12 at 285 pounds and Geoffery Freeman is ranked No. 13 at 197 pounds. 

In the team rankings, the Peacocks received the 28th-most votes in the poll with 14.5. McKendree (Ill.) is the highest-rated team in the GLVC at No. 8, followed by Grand Valley State (Mich.) at No. 9, Indianapolis at No. 10 and Quincy (Ill.) tied for No. 25. 

This is the second straight season that Losee and Freeman have been ranked in the NWCA preseason individual rankings. Losee had a No. 4 ranking entering last season, and Freeman came in at No. 13 as well. 

Glenville State (W.V.) took the top spot in this season's poll with 70 points. Defending National Champions Nebraska Kearney were picked second with 61.5 points, and Wisconsin-Parkside came in third with 58 points. 

The Peacocks start the season on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Rochester Community and Technical College Yellowjacket Open. Upper Iowa hosts Ellsworth Community College for its first home event on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in Dorman Memorial Gymnasium.