Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks wrestling team will compete in the NCAA Division III Lower Midwest Regional Championships Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Loras College will again serve as the host and is one of six hosts around the country who will each send 30 wrestlers to the NCAA Division III National Championship March 9-10 in Cleveland, Ohio. The top three spots in each weight division will earn automatic spots in the NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships.

The Lower Midwest Region includes 17 total schools. Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan, Simpson College, Wartburg College, Augustana College, Cornell College (independent), Huntingdon College (independent), MacMurray (independent), University of the Ozarks (independent), Millikin University, North Central College and Westminster (independent) are in the regional competition this year.

"We are obviously very excited," said head coach LeRoy Gardner. "This is my favorite time of the year. The guys are ready to harvest the work they've put in. The preparation started back in October. We are looking forward to the guys putting to use the training we've done. I want them to commit to the fight. We've talked to the guys about being in the fight for as long as it takes. This is the best regional in the country and if you make it out you are in a good spot to become an All-American and a national champion."

Live video: All matches in all rounds will be streamed on Track Wrestling for $15.

Tickets
Tickets are only available at the door:
Adults: $13 one-day pass or $25 two-day pass
Students & Seniors: $11 one-day pass or $20 two-day pass

Ozarks competitors
125: Devon Jackson
133: Nathaneal Rankin
141: Mario Vasquez
149: Ny'Trell Dean
157: Russell Miller
165: Tracey Eitel
174: Jacob Sherrill
184: Miguel Baray
197: Cameron Barnes
285: Adolfo Sotolongo