Coker wrestler Austin Akins went 2-1 in the opening day of the NCAA DII Wrestling National Championship, earning All-American status and advancing to day two of the championship.
Austin Akins picked up a 6-4 win in the final bout of the night to propel Coker past Limestone 17-16 in ECAC wrestling action on Wednesday (Jan. 20) night.
Six Cobra wrestlers earned rankings in their weight classes, while the the Coker team moved to No. 8 in the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Region II Coaches's Poll.