MANHEIM, Pa. – The Montevallo wrestling team continued to receive votes in the final National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Top 25 Team Rankings released this week, while Cole Hunt remained among the nation's top 10 at 125 pounds.

The Falcons collected 4.0 points in the final poll after finishing the dual season with a 10-4 record, advancing to the Conference Carolinas Championship semifinals, and placing fourth as a team at the NCAA Super Region II Championships.

Hunt maintained his No. 9 ranking from last month's poll in the 125-pound rankings after compiling a 32-2 overall record this season and capturing the 125-pound Super Region II title last weekend. His 32 wins set a new program record, surpassing the previous mark of 31 set in 2023-24 by 133-pound national champion Gabe Hixenbaugh.

Hunt leads the Falcons with 17 pins this season and owns a 5-2 record against ranked opponents. He enters the national tournament riding a 12-match winning streak.

The full NWCA rankings release can be found here.

Following Thursday's unofficial bracket release, Hunt is slated to open his national championship run against No. 1 Isaiah Gamez of Adams State next Friday, Mar. 13.

The official brackets for the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships will be finalized Tuesday, Mar. 10, at 11:00 a.m. CT.

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