WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Mount Union men's wrestling team was selected fourth in the 2026-27 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Preseason Coaches Poll.

The Purple Raiders, under the guidance of sixth-year head coach Ryan Riggs, totaled 22 points, only three points from third, 11 from second, and 12 from first.

Baldwin Wallace was picked to repeat as conference champions with 34 points and four first-place votes, followed by Ohio Northern with 33 points and three first-place votes. Heidelberg was third with 25 points. 

Highlighting the Mount Union returners are four All-Region honorees, led by sophomore Blaine Chrisman (Medina, OH / Medina), who was named All-OAC First Team and finished a team-best fourth at the NCAA Regionals last season. Other All-Region returners include senior Jacob Starkey (North Lima, OH / South Range), sophomore Aiden Stecker (Salem, OH / Salem), and sophomore Jack DeBoe (Mentor, OH / Mentor).

Mount Union starts the 2026-27 campaign on Saturday, Nov. 7, with its home invitational starting at 9:45 a.m.  

2026-27 OAC WRESTLING COACHES POLL RANK 
School (1st Place Votes)…Pts.
1. Baldwin Wallace...34 (4)
2. Ohio Northern...33 (3)
3. Heidelberg...25
4. Mount Union...22
5. Muskingum...14
6. Otterbein...13
7. Wilmington...6