Manheim, Pa. – The National Wrestling Coaches Association released their fourth national rankings of the season this week with Northern State University receiving votes and two wrestlers individually ranked. Rudy Lopez and Brady Westall landed in the top-15 of their respective weights, sitting at No. 14 and No. 11.
 
Lopez is ranked at No. 14 in the 149-pound class with a 12-4 record this season. In addition, he is 3-1 in Northern Sun action. Westall is ranked at No. 11 in the 184-pound class with a 22-8 record on the year. In addition, he is 2-2 in NSIC competition.
 
The Wolves will face off against sixth-ranked Wisconsin Parkside on Saturday, January 24 from Wachs Arena. This edition of the poll includes matches as of Jan. 19, 2026. The next edition of the NCAA Division II Coaches Association rankings will come out Feb. 19, 2026, with the NCAA Division II Super Regionals looming Feb. 28 and March 1.