Bucknell University Athletics
Four Bucknell Wrestlers Appear in First NCAA Rating Percentage Index
2/13/2020 3:48:00 PM | Wrestling
Two Bison also made the second NCAA Coaches' Panel Rankings
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell's Zach Hartman, Matthew Kolonia, Darren Miller and Drew Phipps appeared in the first NCAA rating percentage index.Â
In addition, Hartman and Phipps made the second of four NCAA Coaches' Panel Rankings, which, in conjunction with the rating percentage index, are used in the selection process to determine the qualifiers for the 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
In the RPI, Hartman (165) checked in at 21st, Kolonia (149) at 27th, Phipps (197) at 29th and Miller (133) at 32nd. In the NCAA Coaches' Panel Rankings, Hartman was listed 14th, up three spots from the first iteration. Phipps moved down one spot, coming in at 29th.
Hartman, who moved up a weight class in 2019-20, currently boasts an 22-6 record, including an unbeaten 11-0 mark in dual action. He is the outright team leader in pins (8) and technical falls (3); he is also second to Phipps in overall and dual wins. Hartman notably placed sixth at the prestigious Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in late December.
Phipps has had a strong senior year. With an overall record of 24-5, he is one victory away from tying his career high set last season. Phipps is the outright team leader in overall wins and dual wins; he is tied for the team lead in EIWA dual wins (8). To date, Phipps has placed first at two invitationals: November's Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open and January's David H. Lehman F&M Open. Â
Kolonia has enjoyed a breakout junior year. Currently 15-6, and 8-4 in dual action, he placed second at November's Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open and third at November's Navy Classic. He is also 7-1 in EIWA dual action.
Miller has excelled as a freshman, posting a 17-11 record to date. At 8-1 in EIWA dual action, he is tied for the team lead in EIWA dual wins; he is also 9-4 in overall dual action. Like Phipps and Kolonia, he made the podium at November's Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open, taking third.
Wrestlers in each weight class are measured by winning percentage, rating percentage index (RPI) and coaches' rankings to earn spots in their qualifying tournaments for the 2020 NCAA Championships, slated for March 19-21 at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn. The coaches' rankings are compiled by a vote of coaches representing each qualifying tournament. For ranking purposes, coaches could only consider a wrestler that was designated as a starter at a respective weight class. To be eligible for the rankings, wrestlers must have participated in at least five matches against Division I opponents in the weight class and have wrestled within the last 30 days.
Players Mentioned
