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Derek Rothermel
Derek Rothermel
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Myrtle Beach, S.C.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Major:
    History
  • Weight Class:
    149
  • Previous School:
    Newberry
Bio

2015-16: Rothermel picked up nine wins this year for the Cobras.

2014-15: Rothermel picked up 19 wins this season for the Cobras. He represented Coker at the NCAA Division II Midwest Super Regional Tournament. He was ranked as high as No. 3 in the regional rankings. 

2013-14: Did not wrestle this season. 

Other College: Rothermel is a transfer from Newberry College.

High School: Rothermel finished his senior year in high school with an impressive 45-2 record.  He was the South Carolina state runner-up.

Personal: Son of Barry Rothermel...he has one brother Codi, who wrestles at Newberry.

News mentions
Photo by Stan Barnhill
Cobras Ready to Grapple with Braves

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

Photo by Scott Huffer
Cobras Complete Sweep of Super Region 2 Duals

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

Photo by Stan Barnhill
Cobras Upset of Ashland Highlights Day One Sweep at Super Region Duals

Coker picked up two wins on the day including a heart-stopping victory over the Eagles.

Photo by Stan Barnhill
Akins Victory Propels Coker Past Limestone

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.

Photo by Stan Barnhill
Cobras Sweep Coker Duals

Coker did not allow double digits in any dual match on the day.

Wrestling Team to Debut at UNC Pembroke Saturday
Wrestling Team to Debut at UNC Pembroke Saturday

Coker returns to the Pembroke Classic where the wrestling team has had recent success.