2015-16 Wrestling News

Season
Coker Selected as NWCA and ELSM Best of Brand "Paramont Promotion" Finalist

Coker College wrestling was selected to be a NWCA and ELSM Best of Brand "Paramount Promotion" finalist

July 05, 2016

Coker Names Baxter Head Wrestling Coach

Coker College has announced Michael Baxter as the new head coach of the Cobra wrestling team.

June 28, 2016

Wainwright, Five Cobras Bring Home ECAC Wrestling Honors

Five Cobras and head coach Cy Wainwright earned ECAC honors in the team's first season of affiliation.

April 26, 2016

Coker Wrestling Adds Six for 2016-17

Coker head coach Cy Wainwright added to his 2016-17 recruiting class.

April 22, 2016

Five Cobras Named to Division II All-Academic Wrestling Teams

Five Cobra wrestlers were named to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic teams.

March 16, 2016

Coker's Akins Takes Fourth at NCAA DII National Championship

Coker wrestler Austin Akins went 2-1 in the final day of competition at the NCAA DII Wrestling National Championship capturing fourth place overall.

March 12, 2016

Coker's Akins is an All-American, Advances to Day Two of NCAA DII National Championship

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.

March 11, 2016

Coker’s Akins Ready for Historic Run at NCAA National Championships

Coker's Austin Akins ready to take the mat at the NCAA Division II National Championship.

March 10, 2016

Akins Punches Ticket to Sioux Falls on Day Two

Akins qualified in the final spot at the 285-pound weight class.

February 27, 2016

Eight Cobras Reach Day Two at Regionals

Derrick Nelson and Rashad Cunningham each advanced to the semifinals in their respective weight classes.

February 26, 2016

Cobras Ready for Midwest Super Regional Competition this Weekend

Coker has four individuals ranked within their weight classes in the Super Region.

February 24, 2016

Coker Wrestling Stays at No.8 in Super Region 2; Nelson Takes Top Spot Individually

As a team Coker is ranked No. 8 in the latest NCAA Super Region 2 Coaches' Poll. Derrick Nelson moved up to No.1 in the 13-pound weight class.

February 10, 2016

Cobras Take Down Trojans 38-9

The Coker wrestling team picked up a 38-9 win over Anderson on Wednesday (Feb. 10) evening.

February 10, 2016

Cobras Fall Late to Braves in Heartbreaking Loss

The Cobras jumped out to a 12-0 lead but could not hold on in the match.

February 04, 2016

Cobras Ready to Grapple with Braves

Coker will honor its eight seniors before the match on Thursday.

February 03, 2016

Cobras Complete Sweep of Super Region 2 Duals

Four wins by fall sealed the victory over Kutztown for the sweep.

January 30, 2016