Matthew Kieta
Matthew Kieta
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Year:
    RS-Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Sevierville, Tenn.
  • Major:
    Biology
  • Weight Class:
    149
  • Previous School:
    Pigeon Forge HS
Bio

2019-20: Wrestled 14 matches between 149 and 157 pounds, picking up six wins at 149 and one win at 157...Earned three wins by major decision on the season...Finished fourth at the Super Region II Championships...Named a NWCA Scholar All-American...Received the 2019-20 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award.

2018-19: Did not wrestle this season...Received the 2018-19 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award. 

2017-18: Compiled a total of 16 wins with two falls, one major decisions, two technical falls...Third place at Georgia Open...Named to NWCA Division II Academic All-American team.

2016-17: Compiled a 3-9 record at 141 pounds for the Cobras.

High School: Attended Pigeon Forge High School where he ran cross country, played soccer and wrestled for the Tigers...Two-time state champion and finished eighth at the national tournament in wrestling. 

Personal: Son of Maria and Kazimierz Kieta. 

News mentions
Seven Coker Wrestlers Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans
Seven Coker Wrestlers Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

MANHEIM, Pa. - Seven Coker wrestlers were named Scholar All-Americans by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), announced by the organization today (Monday, Apr. 6).

Van Alst and Innocent Punch Ticket to Nationals, Cobras Take Fifth at Super Region II Championships
Van Alst and Innocent Punch Ticket to Nationals, Cobras Take Fifth at Super Region II Championships

PEMBROKE, N.C. - The Coker University wrestling team turned in a fifth-place showing at the Super Region II Championships on Saturday (Feb. 29), which included two national qualifiers, five other placers and a Super Region II Coach of the Year award.

No. 25 Cobras Take Down Emmanuel (Ga.) 31-11 on Senior Day
No. 25 Cobras Take Down Emmanuel (Ga.) 31-11 on Senior Day

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The No. 25 Coker University wrestling team took down Emmanuel (Ga.) in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action for Senior Day on Sunday (Feb. 16) by a score of 31-11.

Cobras Down King (Tenn.) for South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Victory on Sunday
Cobras Down King (Tenn.) for South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Victory on Sunday

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University wrestling team downed King University (Tenn.) for a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas victory on Sunday (Feb. 9) by a score of 34-17.

Wrestling Falls at Belmont Abbey on Saturday
Wrestling Falls at Belmont Abbey on Saturday

BELMONT, N.C. - The Coker University wrestling team dropped its South Atlantic Conference Carolinas contest at Belmont Abbey on Saturday (Feb. 1) by a score of 24-14.

Cobras Rally for 22-19 Victory at Queens (N.C.) Monday Night
Cobras Rally for 22-19 Victory at Queens (N.C.) Monday Night

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Coker University wrestling team rallied for a 22-19 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas victory at Queens (N.C.) on Monday night (Jan. 27).

Cobras Split Home Duals on Saturday
Cobras Split Home Duals on Saturday

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University wrestling team split its home dual matches on Saturday (Jan. 18), defeating Lander University 27-9 before falling to Colorado Mesa 31-13.

Cobras Down Mount Olive in Conference Opener Friday Night
Cobras Down Mount Olive in Conference Opener Friday Night

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Coker University wrestling team downed the University of Mount Olive in its South Atlantic Conference Carolinas opener by a score of 38-9 Friday night (Jan. 10).

Wrestling Scores Road Victory at Truett-McConnell on Wednesday
Wrestling Scores Road Victory at Truett-McConnell on Wednesday

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The Coker University wrestling team kept its winning streak rolling with a 39-12 victory at Truett-McConnell on Wednesday (Nov. 20).