Eastern Oregon University wrestler Keegan Mulhill faces off against Southern Oregon University’s Noah Talavera at Quinn Coliseum on Nov. 6, 2021.

LA GRANDE — The Eastern Oregon University men’s wrestling team moved up three spots in the latest National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches’ Poll, coming in at No. 16 in the association’s announcement Feb. 9.

The Mountaineers received 45 votes in the poll, and improvement from 44 votes received in last week’s rendition.

Eastern saw three wrestlers earn individual rankings in the latest update. Senior Noel Orozco earned the No. 4 ranking at the 285-pound division. Sophomore Kyle Knudston (184) was also ranked No. 4 in his division, while senior Keegan Mulhill (174) came in at No. 11 in the country.

The Mountaineers are coming off a hard-fought dual victory over rival Southern Oregon, in which Eastern won 21-20.

Eastern is one of four ranked Cascade Collegiate Conference programs in the latest poll, alongside Montana State-Northern at No. 8, Menlo College at No. 9 and Embry-Riddle at No. 19.

As the team gears up for the postseason, Eastern will have another week off before traveling to Havre, Montana, for the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. The two day-event is set to begin on Friday, Feb. 18.