CALEDONIA, Mich - The Davenport men's wrestling team is set to kick off its 2025–26 season under fourth-year head coach
Scott Lucas, opening competition at the Adrian Invitational on Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. in Adrian, Mich.
The Panthers' schedule features 15 contests this season, highlighted by appearances at the GMAC Championships, the NCAA Division II Super Regional #3, and the NCAA Division II National Championships.
Lucas leads a 28-member roster anchored by a strong core of returning wrestlers and just four true freshmen, bringing both depth and experience to the mat.
Davenport will once again compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The Panthers' wrestling program dates to 2014, and this season the team aims to climb the standings and surpass its sixth-place position in the preseason poll. With a veteran lineup and steady leadership, Davenport looks poised to make its mark in the 2025–26 campaign.
2025-26 Wrestling Coaches Preseason Poll
(# of first place votes)
1. Tiffin - 40 points (3)
2. Ashland - 38 points (3)
3. Findlay - 34 points (1)
4. Lake Erie - 30 points
5. Thomas More - 21 points
6. Davenport - 20 points
7. Kentucky Wesleyan - 13 points
