Princeton University Athletics

Photo by: Lisa Elfstrum
Three Tigers Ranked in Second NCAA Coaches' Poll
February 13, 2026 | Wrestling
PRINCETON, N.J. – Three Tigers were ranked as the NCAA announced its second coaches' rankings on Thursday.
Marc-Anthony McGowan is ranked 12th at 125, Eligh Rivera is ranked 15th at 149, and Ty Whalen is ranked 21st at 165.
Since the first coaches' poll on Jan. 29, McGowan has moved up two spots, while Rivera and Whalen remain at their initial rankings.
In addition to the second coaches' poll, the first RPI rankings were released Thursday. In addition to Rivera (10) and Whalen (15), first-year Matthew Martino ranks 28th at 141 while Holden Garcia ranks 27th at 174.
With postseason on the horizon, the Tigers will next host Ivy rival Penn for its final home dual tomorrow, Feb. 14 at noon.
Marc-Anthony McGowan is ranked 12th at 125, Eligh Rivera is ranked 15th at 149, and Ty Whalen is ranked 21st at 165.
Since the first coaches' poll on Jan. 29, McGowan has moved up two spots, while Rivera and Whalen remain at their initial rankings.
In addition to the second coaches' poll, the first RPI rankings were released Thursday. In addition to Rivera (10) and Whalen (15), first-year Matthew Martino ranks 28th at 141 while Holden Garcia ranks 27th at 174.
With postseason on the horizon, the Tigers will next host Ivy rival Penn for its final home dual tomorrow, Feb. 14 at noon.
Players Mentioned
Get In - Episode 1: Joe Dubuque and Cody Brewer
Tuesday, November 04
Princeton Athletics 2023-24 Highlights
Tuesday, June 04
Highlights from 2022 Gary Walters ’67 PVC Awards Banquet
Wednesday, June 22
Princeton Athletics 2021-22 Highlights
Monday, June 06












