Lindenwood University at the Lindenwood wrestling program are set the host the 2019 NCAA Division II Regional on Saturday in Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.
 
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This is the first time Lindenwood will host a wrestling regional since joining the NCAA.  The first matches are slated to begin at 10 a.m. as fans following along can catch the action on TrackWrestling.com.  Admission to the event is $10 for adults, $5 for students, children, and seniors.
 
In the Super Region Four, No. 9 Lindenwood will be one of six teams ranked in the top-25, the most out of any regional in Division II this year.  The Lions dropped from No. 6 to No. 9 in the most recent poll release on February 18.  No. 4 McKendree will be the highest-ranked team in the regional as the Bearcats bring in eight-ranked wrestlers.  No. 10 Fort Hays State, No. 12 Maryville, No. 18 Newman, and No. 20 Central Oklahoma are all ranked in the polls.  Ouachita Baptist is receiving votes in the coach's poll, while Central Missouri, Drury, Kentucky Wesleyan, and Truman State will also be participating in the 2019 Super Region Four in St. Charles, Mo.
 
Lindenwood head coach Jimmy Rollins and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler are excited to host the regional that will feature some of the top talent in NCAA Division II.
 
"We are very excited to be hosting the 2019 NCAA Division II regional at Lindenwood," said Rollins.  "This will be a tremendous event showcasing some of the best wrestling in Division II.  We look forward to putting on a great show for alumni and fans and hope to qualify a number of student athletes for the NCAA championships in Cleveland."
 
"We are excited to be selected as the host for the 2019 NCAA Division II Region Four Wrestling Championship," said Wachler.  "It is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Hyland Arena and the campus of Lindenwood University to the many visitors that will attend the event."  Wachler added, "we are committed to providing an unrivaled experience for the student-athletes, families, and friends in attendance."
 
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The Lions dropped three spots in the polls, but still hold six-ranked wrestlers across the weight classes.  No. 1 Carlos Jacquez will enter the regional as the top dog in the 125-pound weight class.  Jacquez is currently the No. 3 Most Dominant Wrestlers in all of NCAA Division II.  Brandon Ball (Fort Hays), and Heath Gray (Central Oklahoma) also made the list as they will be competing in the Super Region Four on Saturday.
 
Jacquez also earned the 2018-19 Dual Meet Champion at 125 pounds.  His teammates, No. 8 Tanner Hitchcock and No. 10 Gavin Londoff received the honor as champion in their respective weight classes.  No. 7 Kyle Jolas and Jared McKindley earned runner-up in their individual weight classes.  No. 10 Colton Clingenpeel and No. 9 Courvoisier Morrow had strong seasons for the Lions as well, rounding out the list of ranked wrestlers for Lindenwood.
 
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