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NCAA Releases Conference Allocations, Latest Rankings
2/27/2020 2:49:00 PM | Wrestling
The Big 12 will have 54 automatic qualifiers for the NCAA Championships in March
INDIANAPOLIS, ID- The NCAA released each conferences qualifier's allocations for the 2020 Division I Wrestling Championships on Thursday. The third NCAA coaches and RPI rankings were also released.
Allocations
The Big 12 was allocated 54 automatic qualifiers, the second most for any conference. The Big 12 received 79 qualifiers. Â
Each weight class for the Big 12 is broken down as follows:
125: 4
133: 8
141: 5
149: 5
157: 5
165: 4
174: 5
184: 5
197: 6
285: 7
Each qualifying tournament was awarded automatic bids per weight class based on current year data. Each wrestler was measured on the following: Division I winning percentage at the weight class; ratings percentage index (RPI); and coaches' ranking.
For each wrestler that reached the threshold in at least two of the three categories, his conference tournament was awarded a qualifying spot in that weight class. Each conference was awarded a minimum of one automatic bid per weight class, which will go to the tournament champion, even if they did not have any wrestlers reach at least two of the three thresholds. NCAA tournament spots for each qualifying event will be awarded at the tournament based solely on place-finish.
After all of the conference tournaments have concluded, the NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee will meet in-person to select the remaining 47 at-large qualifiers, which will be announced on March 10, while brackets and seeding will be announced on NCAA.com at 6 p.m. on March 11. All weight classes will consist of 33 wrestlers. The at-large selections will be made based on the following criteria: head-to-head competition; quality wins; coaches' ranking; results against common opponents; RPI; qualifying event placement; and winning percentage.
Rankings
True freshman Andrew Alirez moves up one spot to No. 14 in the latest 149 lbs rankings. Alirez won a 15-4 major decision over Air Force's Dylan Martinez last weekend.
Dalton Robertson held his position at No. 15 for the 285 lbs rankings. Robertson has a 16-5 record this season.
Mosha Schwartz earns the No. 19 ranking for the 133 lbs class. The true freshman won a 9-4 decision over the Falcons' Jared Van Vleet in the Sunday dual.
In the 197 lbs rankings, Jacob Seely comes in at No. 22. Seely returned to the mat on Sunday, defeating Casey Jumps in an 10-0 major decision.
Alan Clothier is slated at No. 25 in 184 lbs list following an 11-0 major decision on Sunday. Clothier defeated Air Force's Jacob Thompson.
In the RPI rankings, Alirez stays in top-10 at No. 8, while Alan Clothier moves up to No. 18. Schwartz holds the No. 18, with Seely coming in at No. 24. Robertson earns the No. 29 spot.
Northern Colorado defeated Air Force, 25-12, in the team's final dual of the season. The Bears won seven matches, with four major decision wins.
UNC will prepare for the Big 12 Championships next week in Tulsa, Okla., taking place March 7th through 8th.
To always stay up to date on all aspects of UNC Wrestling, you can visit UNCBears.com, as well as follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWrestle.
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Allocations
The Big 12 was allocated 54 automatic qualifiers, the second most for any conference. The Big 12 received 79 qualifiers. Â
Each weight class for the Big 12 is broken down as follows:
125: 4
133: 8
141: 5
149: 5
157: 5
165: 4
174: 5
184: 5
197: 6
285: 7
Each qualifying tournament was awarded automatic bids per weight class based on current year data. Each wrestler was measured on the following: Division I winning percentage at the weight class; ratings percentage index (RPI); and coaches' ranking.
For each wrestler that reached the threshold in at least two of the three categories, his conference tournament was awarded a qualifying spot in that weight class. Each conference was awarded a minimum of one automatic bid per weight class, which will go to the tournament champion, even if they did not have any wrestlers reach at least two of the three thresholds. NCAA tournament spots for each qualifying event will be awarded at the tournament based solely on place-finish.
After all of the conference tournaments have concluded, the NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee will meet in-person to select the remaining 47 at-large qualifiers, which will be announced on March 10, while brackets and seeding will be announced on NCAA.com at 6 p.m. on March 11. All weight classes will consist of 33 wrestlers. The at-large selections will be made based on the following criteria: head-to-head competition; quality wins; coaches' ranking; results against common opponents; RPI; qualifying event placement; and winning percentage.
Rankings
True freshman Andrew Alirez moves up one spot to No. 14 in the latest 149 lbs rankings. Alirez won a 15-4 major decision over Air Force's Dylan Martinez last weekend.
Dalton Robertson held his position at No. 15 for the 285 lbs rankings. Robertson has a 16-5 record this season.
Mosha Schwartz earns the No. 19 ranking for the 133 lbs class. The true freshman won a 9-4 decision over the Falcons' Jared Van Vleet in the Sunday dual.
In the 197 lbs rankings, Jacob Seely comes in at No. 22. Seely returned to the mat on Sunday, defeating Casey Jumps in an 10-0 major decision.
Alan Clothier is slated at No. 25 in 184 lbs list following an 11-0 major decision on Sunday. Clothier defeated Air Force's Jacob Thompson.
In the RPI rankings, Alirez stays in top-10 at No. 8, while Alan Clothier moves up to No. 18. Schwartz holds the No. 18, with Seely coming in at No. 24. Robertson earns the No. 29 spot.
Northern Colorado defeated Air Force, 25-12, in the team's final dual of the season. The Bears won seven matches, with four major decision wins.
UNC will prepare for the Big 12 Championships next week in Tulsa, Okla., taking place March 7th through 8th.
To always stay up to date on all aspects of UNC Wrestling, you can visit UNCBears.com, as well as follow the team on Twitter at @UNCBearsWrestle.
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