2022-23 Mid-American Conference Rankings

174 pounds

Jay Nivison made the move up to 174 pounds for Buffalo mid-season last year and finished as the MAC runner-up and a national qualifier. Sal Perrine was third at 174 pounds in the MAC and a national qualifier himself. These two squared off in the True 2nd matchup at the MAC tournament, with Nivison coming out on top in a tight 3-2 decision in what might be a preview of the MAC title bout this season.