HARTSVILLE, S.C.- The Coker wrestling team hosts its first dual meet on Wednesday (Nov. 11) when they take on St. Andrews in the first ever "Art Meets Art" event. The match will be held in Watson Theatre in the Elizabeth Boatwright Performing Arts Center. Video and stats will be available at www.cokercobras.com.
The wrestling team opened its season at the Pembroke Classic on Saturday (Nov. 7). The Cobras had seven wrestlers place within their weight classes including Derrick Nelson winning at 133 pounds and Jordan Tague at 149 pounds. The senior posted a 4-0 mark on the day including two wins by fall. Tague won his weight class via upset beating returning All-American and No. 4 Scott Bosak of Belmont Abbey. Senior Charlie Huff (125 pounds) finished fifth, earning a 5-2 mark on the day.
Rashad Cunningham placed third at 149, going 4-1 with one win by technical fall. Derrick Booth finished in second at 174 pounds losing 7-3 in the finals in his only defeat of the day. Austin Akins recorded a fourth place finish going 4-2 in the 285 pound weight class. Freshman Temaris Dixon also finished fifth at 197 pounds.
The match is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start; with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets for the match are $5 for adults, and $3 for students. Coker faculty, staff and students receive free admission with ID.
