INDIANAPOLIS – The biggest tournament in all of NCAA Division II is here in Indianapolis this weekend, with the 43rd Midwest Classic bringing in 46 teams from across the country to the Circle City. The No. 4 Greyhounds are one of 17 top-ranked teams appearing in this year's tournament, including Central Oklahoma (3), Lander (T-4) and Pitt-Johnstown (6).

The action will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 in both the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center and Nicoson Hall. After taking the field from over 400 to 120, individual champions from each class will be crowned on Sunday, with all of day two's matches taking place in Nicoson Hall.

Every region and eight different conferences across DII will be represented, with 10 schools from the South Atlantic Conference leading the way and seven from the GLVC.

The bracket is filled with five No. 1-ranked wrestlers, with the top men of 141, 149, 157, 165 and 197 making the trip to UIndy's campus. Seventy-six of the over 400-man field will come into Indianapolis with top-12 rankings in tow. Classes 141, 149 and 174 are arguably the most stacked, with nine ranked wrestlers apiece. Also in the field are seven wrestlers who have held the Midwest Classic crown in their careers.

In 2021, it was a runner-up team finish for the Greyhounds, with Central Oklahoma taking the tournament crown. The Hounds were led by a 174 title from Andrew Sams, the 21st winner in program history, and top-returner Derek Blubaugh's second-place finish at 197. Returning placers also include Jack Eiteljorge (165) and Cale Gray (HW), who both landed in fourth in 2021. Logan Bailey, then at 149, ended his run at seventh, but enters this year competing in the 157-bracket, where he is ranked third.

Hear from Head Coach Jason Warthan about this year's classic here.