2015-16 Wrestling News
Coker College wrestling was selected to be a NWCA and ELSM Best of Brand "Paramount Promotion" finalist
Coker College has announced Michael Baxter as the new head coach of the Cobra wrestling team.
Five Cobras and head coach Cy Wainwright earned ECAC honors in the team's first season of affiliation.
Coker head coach Cy Wainwright added to his 2016-17 recruiting class.
Five Cobra wrestlers were named to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic teams.
Coker wrestler Austin Akins went 2-1 in the final day of competition at the NCAA DII Wrestling National Championship capturing fourth place overall.
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.
Coker's Austin Akins ready to take the mat at the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Akins qualified in the final spot at the 285-pound weight class.
Derrick Nelson and Rashad Cunningham each advanced to the semifinals in their respective weight classes.
Coker has four individuals ranked within their weight classes in the Super Region.
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.
The Coker wrestling team picked up a 38-9 win over Anderson on Wednesday (Feb. 10) evening.
The Cobras jumped out to a 12-0 lead but could not hold on in the match.
Coker will honor its eight seniors before the match on Thursday.
Four wins by fall sealed the victory over Kutztown for the sweep.
