WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University wrestling team is ranked tied for 13th nationally in the 2026-27 NCAA Division II Men's Wrestling Coaches Preseason Tournament Power Index, with three Hilltoppers earning individual rankings.

West Liberty earned 30 points in the tournament rankings, tying with Belmont Abbey. The rankings are based on individual weight-class rankings and project NCAA tournament strength rather than dual-meet strength. 
Logan Davis leads West Liberty's nationally ranked wrestlers, coming in at No. 2 at 125 pounds. Parker Bentley is ranked fifth at 285 pounds, while Oliver Byerly is ninth at 184 pounds.

Glenville State, sits atop the team rankings with 70 points and nine individually ranked wrestlers. Nebraska-Kearney is second with 61.5 points, followed by UW-Parkside at 58, UMary at 57.5 and Gannon at 54.

West Liberty shares the No. 13 spot with Belmont Abbey at 30 points, ahead of Pitt-Johnstown at No. 15 with 29 points.

The preseason rankings provide an early national snapshot as the Hilltoppers prepare for the 2026-27 campaign, with Davis, Bentley and Byerly representing West Liberty among the nation's top 10 at their respective weight classes.




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