2020-21 Wrestling News
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Coker's Nelson Attends National Wrestling Coaches Association Leadership AcademyJuly 29, 2021MANHEIM, Pa. - Coker University head wrestling coach Derrick Nelson recently attended the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s (NWCA) Leadership Academy, which was held in Baltimore, Md.
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Coker Tabbed Fifth on NWCA Top 20 Scholar All-America Teams List, Seven Cobras Earn Scholar All-America HonorsApril 12, 2021MANHEIM, Pa. - The Coker University wrestling team was tabbed fifth on the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Top 20 Scholar All-America Teams list, while seven Cobras earned Scholar All-America honors, announced by the organization today (Monday, Apr. 12).
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Rob Parland '17, '20 Named Head Wrestling Coach at St. Andrews UniversityApril 08, 2021LAURINBURG, N.C. - Former Coker University Wrestling Assistant Coach Robert Parland ’17, ’20 has been named the head wrestling coach at St. Andrews University, announced yesterday (Wednesday, Apr. 7).
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Zachary Van Alst Named February's SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the MonthMarch 12, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestler Zachary Van Alst has been named the SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month for February, recently announced by the Coker Athletics department.
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Van Alst Competes at the NCAA Division II National ChampionshipsMarch 12, 2021ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Coker University wrestler Zachary Van Alst competed at the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships on Friday (Mar. 12) at America’s Center Convention Complex.
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Van Alst Ready to Represent Coker at the NCAA Division II National ChampionshipsMarch 11, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Zachary Van Alst is ready to represent Coker University at the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships!
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Christie, Perkins-Willett Named to South Atlantic Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second TeamMarch 05, 2021GREENVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestlers Corey Christie and Corey Perkins-Willett were named to the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second Team, announced by the league today (Friday, Mar. 5).
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Van Alst Headed Back to Division II National Championships After Super Region Title, Coker Takes Fifth at Super Region II TournamentFebruary 27, 2021FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - Coker University wrestling took fifth at the Super Region II tournament on Saturday (Feb. 27), while junior Zachary Van Alst is headed back to the Division II National Championships after capturing the Super Region title at 141 pounds.
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Wrestling Falls to No. 11/20 Newberry on Senior NightFebruary 24, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University wrestling team fell on Senior Night to No. 11/20 Newberry on Wednesday (Feb. 24) by a score of 32-18.
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Wrestling Welcomes No. 11/20 Newberry for Senior Night Wednesday, Readies for Super Region II Tournament SaturdayFebruary 23, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestling welcomes No. 11/20 Newberry for Senior Night on Wednesday (Feb. 24) , before traveling to Franklin Springs, Ga. for the Super Region II tournament on Saturday (Feb. 27).
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Wrestling Drops Conference Tilt at Mount Olive on SundayFebruary 21, 2021MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Coker University wrestling team dropped its South Atlantic Conference Carolinas tilt on Sunday (Feb. 21) at Mount Olive by a score of 31-19.
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Wrestling Falls at Lander Thursday NightFebruary 18, 2021GREENWOOD, S.C. - The Coker University wrestling team fell at Lander Thursday night (Feb. 18) in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action by a score of 53-0.
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Wrestling Travels to Lander Thursday, Mount Olive on SundayFebruary 17, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestling travels to Lander on Thursday (Feb. 18) and Mount Olive on Sunday (Feb. 21) in South Atlantic Conference action.
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Wrestling Travels to No. 24 Limestone Thursday, Hosts Queens (N.C.) on Saturday in Conference ActionJanuary 27, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestling travels to No. 24 Limestone on Thursday (Jan. 28), before hosting Queens (N.C.) on Saturday (Jan. 30) in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action.
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Van Alst Ranked No. 12 in The Open Mat's Latest Division II National RankingsJanuary 21, 2021CULVER CITY, Calif. - Coker University wrestler Zachary Van Alst moved up in the latest Division II national rankings published by The Open Mat, announced on Wednesday (Jan. 20).
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Cobras Pick up Road Victory at Emmanuel (Ga.) in Season Opener Tuesday NightJanuary 05, 2021FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - The Coker University wrestling team opened its 2020-21 season with a 30-18 victory over Emmanuel (Ga.) Tuesday night (Jan. 5) in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action.
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Wrestling Ready to Open 2020-21 CampaignJanuary 03, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University wrestling team is ready to open its 2020-21 campaign, under third-year head coach Derrick Nelson.
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Wrestling Travels to Emmanuel (Ga.) Tuesday for Season OpenerJanuary 03, 2021HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestling will travel to Emmanuel (Ga.) on Tuesday (Jan. 5) to open the 2020-21 season.
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Van Alst, Shields Ranked in The Open Mat's Latest Division II National RankingsDecember 16, 2020CULVER CITY, Calif. - Coker University wrestlers Zachary Van Alst and Matt Shields were ranked in The Open Mat’s latest Division II national rankings, announced today (Wednesday, Dec. 16).
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Wrestling Slated Fourth in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Preseason Poll, Armengol, Christie and Van Alst Named Wrestlers to WatchDecember 04, 2020GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University wrestling team was picked fourth in the 2020-21 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Preseason Coaches’ Poll, announced by the league today (Friday, Dec. 4). Omar Armengol, Corey Christie and Zachary Van Alst were named wrestlers to watch for the Cobras.
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Zachary Van Alst Ranked No. 15 in The Open Mat's Division II Preseason National RankingsNovember 13, 2020CULVER CITY, Calif. - Coker University wrestler Zachary Van Alst is ranked No. 15 at 141 pounds in The Open Mat’s Division II preseason national rankings, announced back on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Omar Armengol, Corey Christie Ranked in FloWrestling Preseason Division II National RankingsNovember 05, 2020AUSTIN, Texas - Coker University wrestlers Omar Armengol and Corey Christie were tabbed in FloWrestling’s Preseason Division II national rankings back on Tuesday (Nov. 3). Armengol is ranked No. 15 at 133 pounds, while Christie is ranked No. 15 at 165 pounds.