MILLERSVILLE, Pa. - The Open Mat released its latest Division II dual rankings, placing Millersville at No. 18. Redshirt junior
Nick Cottone ranks No. 10 at 133 pounds, while senior
Taylor Robinson enters the rankings at No. 20 in the 149-pound weight class.
Millersville currently holds a 2–1 record in dual competition. The Marauders opened the season with a 31–9 win over West Liberty, followed by their first PSAC dual victory with a 27–9 win over Shippensburg. Their only loss came in a tight 24–20 loss to East Stroudsburg, decided in the final bout. Millersville's next dual is set for Jan. 17 at home against Gannon.
Cottone, coming off last year's NCAA Tournament run, is off to a strong start at 3–0 in duals and 6–1 overall. His dual wins include a fall at 2:17 and two technical falls, with his quickest coming in 4:27. He remains at No. 10 in this ranking update.
Robinson jumps into the dual rankings landing at No. 20 at 149 pounds. He holds a 3–0 dual record and is 6–2 overall, highlighted by a sudden-victory win over West Liberty and decision wins in both PSAC duals.
Millersville returns to competition this weekend at the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis on Dec. 13–14. The Marauders will close out the calendar year at the Wilkes Open in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 19.