2015-16 Wrestling News

Coker Selected as NWCA and ELSM Best of Brand "Paramont Promotion" Finalist

July 05, 2016

Coker College wrestling was selected to be a NWCA and ELSM Best of Brand "Paramount Promotion" finalist

Coker Names Baxter Head Wrestling Coach

June 28, 2016

Coker College has announced Michael Baxter as the new head coach of the Cobra wrestling team.

Wainwright, Five Cobras Bring Home ECAC Wrestling Honors

April 26, 2016

Five Cobras and head coach Cy Wainwright earned ECAC honors in the team's first season of affiliation.

Coker Wrestling Adds Six for 2016-17

April 22, 2016

Coker head coach Cy Wainwright added to his 2016-17 recruiting class.

Five Cobras Named to Division II All-Academic Wrestling Teams

March 16, 2016

Five Cobra wrestlers were named to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic teams.

Coker's Akins Takes Fourth at NCAA DII National Championship

March 12, 2016

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's Akins is an All-American, Advances to Day Two of NCAA DII National Championship

March 11, 2016

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 Akins Ready for Historic Run at NCAA National Championships

March 10, 2016

Coker's Austin Akins ready to take the mat at the NCAA Division II National Championship.

Akins Punches Ticket to Sioux Falls on Day Two

February 27, 2016

Akins qualified in the final spot at the 285-pound weight class.

Eight Cobras Reach Day Two at Regionals

February 26, 2016

Derrick Nelson and Rashad Cunningham each advanced to the semifinals in their respective weight classes.

Cobras Ready for Midwest Super Regional Competition this Weekend

February 24, 2016

Coker has four individuals ranked within their weight classes in the Super Region.

Coker Wrestling Stays at No.8 in Super Region 2; Nelson Takes Top Spot Individually

February 10, 2016

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.

Cobras Take Down Trojans 38-9

February 10, 2016

The Coker wrestling team picked up a 38-9 win over Anderson on Wednesday (Feb. 10) evening.

Cobras Fall Late to Braves in Heartbreaking Loss

February 04, 2016

The Cobras jumped out to a 12-0 lead but could not hold on in the match.

Cobras Ready to Grapple with Braves

February 03, 2016

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

Cobras Complete Sweep of Super Region 2 Duals

January 30, 2016

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

Cobras Upset of Ashland Highlights Day One Sweep at Super Region Duals

January 29, 2016

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

Coker Wrestling Set to Host Super Region Duals

January 28, 2016

12 teams will be competing in the two-day event.

Cobras Move Up to No. 7 in Super Region 2 Rankings

January 27, 2016

Four Cobras are ranked in their respective weight classes.

Akins Victory Propels Coker Past Limestone

January 20, 2016

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.

Cobras Snag Eighth in Latest Super Region Poll

January 12, 2016

Coker wrestling placed eighth in the third regular season poll.

Cobras Sweep Coker Duals

January 08, 2016

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

Cobras Ready for Coker Duals

January 07, 2016

Coker will host a 12-team tournament at the DeLoach Center on Friday.

Cobras Fall to No. 18 Wolves

January 02, 2016

The Coker wrestling team dropped its ECAC match to No. 18 Newberry 25-15 on Saturday (Jan. 2).

Coker Wrestling Ranked No. 8 in Super Region II; Six Cobras Ranked Individually

December 31, 2015

Six Cobra wrestlers earned rankings in their weight classes, while the the Coker team moved to No. 8 in the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Region II Coaches's Poll.