KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Central Missouri wrestling team has been picked Third in the 2026-27 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Preseason Coaches Poll, the conference office announced Friday morning.

The Mules earned 26  points in voting conducted by the league's head coaches. Nebraska Kearney claimed the top spot with 36 points and six first-place votes, while Central Oklahoma followed in second with 31 points and one first-place nod.

Central Missouri came in just behind the Bronchos. In a two-way Fort Hays State and new MIAA wrestling member Northeastern State, Fort Hays State and the new addition, Northeastern State. Ouachita was in sixth, with 13 points. Newman is ranked seventh, tallying nine points. 

2026-27 MIAA WRESTLING
PRESEASON RANKINGS
1. Nebraska Kearney [6] – 36 points
2. Central Oklahoma [1] – 31 points
3. Central Missouri – 26 points
T4. Fort Hays State – 16 points
T4. Northeastern State – 16 points
6. Ouachita – 13 points
7. Newman – 9 points


The Mules will open their 2026-27 season at the Missouri Duals on Monday, Nov. 2, against Avila at 2:30 p.m. in the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo.