Reminder about at large criteria. Assuming 3 matches at Big XIIs both Downey and Harrington will be eligible for a ranking in the final coaches panel.
Secondary Criteria
On March 9, wrestlers in each weight class will receive an updated Win %, RPI and coaches’ ranking that includes all competition through the qualifying events. Wrestlers who meet or exceed any two of the following criteria will be labeled
“Bronze Standardâ€:
- .700 Win %
- Top 33 RPI
- Top 33 CR
- .700 winning percentage against all competition
- One win against a wrestler receiving automatic qualification via an earned position (pre-allocated)
- Qualifying event placement one below automatic qualification
Only Bronze Standard wrestlers will be eligible for selection as at-large qualifiers. A wrestler must have participated in his respective conference or regional qualifying tournament in order to be considered for at-large selection to the championships. The NCAA Wrestling Committee will use the following weighted criteria, in priority order, to evaluate the Bronze Standard wrestlers:
- Head-to-head competition — 25 percent
- Quality wins — 20 percent
- CR — 15 percent
- Results against common opponents — 10 percent
- RPI — 10 percent
- Qualifying event placement — 10 percent
- Win % — 10 percent