Swope, who is also ranked first regionally, moved up to fourth in the national rankings at 149 pounds. The redshirt senior holds a 12-4 overall record with a 10-1 record in dual meets. Three of his four losses this season have come against Division I foes. Swope took sixth at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships. The 2011 NCAA national qualifier at 149 has a team-best four major decisions this season.

St. Cloud State was again the unanimous top pick with 160 points. They have been the top-ranked team in four of the five polls this season. Newberry, who is tops in Super Region One, was tabbed second. Upper Iowa was third followed by Nebraska-Kearney and Augustana (S.D.) to round out the top five.

Central Oklahoma was sixth followed by Grand Canyon (Ariz.), Pitt-Johnstown, Adams State (Colo.) and Ashland to finish the nation's top 10 teams.

Six of the 13 teams in Super Region One appear in the poll with Newberry, Pitt-Johnstown, Mercyhurst and West Liberty all ranking in the top 20. Other Super Region One teams to receive votes include Gannon and Kutztown. 

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