Christie Captures Second Consecutive Open Tournament Title at Georgia Open

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - Corey Christie captured his second consecutive open tournament title in a two-week span with a first-place finish in the Georgia Open. Last week, Christie brought home gold at the King Open. Chase Clark, PJ Wunderlich, Matt Jacoby, Pedro Daher, and Dalton Haywood also picked up victories in the tournament.

133 Pounds

Clark picked up one victory at 133 pounds for the Cobras. The freshman from McAlpin, Florida started his tournament strong with a tough 9-7 overtime victory over Josh Wynn of King University. Clark dropped his next two matches.

Chase Clark - 1-2 Record

• Champ. Round 1 - Chase Clark (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Champ. Round 2 - Chase Clark (Coker College) won in sudden victory - 1 over Josh Wynn (King University) (SV-1 3-1)

• Quarterfinal - Tramone Jenkins (Spartansburg Methodist College) won by major decision over Chase Clark (Coker College) (Maj 12-4)

• Cons. Round 3 - Lucas Patterson (Life University) won by major decision over Chase Clark (Coker College) (Maj 15-4)

141 Pounds

Wunderlich wrestled unattached as he is redshirting this season. Wunderlich won his opening bout by way of an 8-7 decision over James Roberts of Truett McConnel. Next, Wunderlich defeated Taquel Young of Emmanuel by a 14-5 major decision. Wunderlich dropped his next two matches.

157 Pounds

Christie continued to impress in his freshman campaign with another open tournament first-place finish. Christie started his tournament with a quick fall in 1:02 over Eric Pullman of Central Florida. Next, Christie collected a 5-0 decision over Logan Smith of Campbellsville to advance to the semifinals. In his semifinals bout, Christie won by a 14-5 major decision over Matthew Seymour of Central Florida. Christie went on to collect his second fall of the tournament in his finals bout, decking Drew Welch of the University of Tennessee in 1:06. Christie improved to a perfect 8-0 on the season with his performance today.

Corey Christie - 1st Place

• Champ. Round 1 - Corey Christie (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Champ. Round 2 - Corey Christie (Coker College) won by fall over Eric Pullman (University of Central Florida) (Fall 1:02)

• Quarterfinal - Corey Christie (Coker College) won by decision over Logan Smith (Campbellsville) (Dec 5-0)

• Semifinal - Corey Christie (Coker College) won by major decision over Matthew Seymour (University of Central Florida) (Maj 12-3)

• 1st Place Match - Corey Christie (Coker College) won by fall over Drew Welch (University of Tennessee-Knoxville) (Fall 1:06)

Jaylon McCaslan - 0-2 Record

• Champ. Round 1 - Anderson Toe (Allen University) won by decision over Jaylon McCalsan (Coker College) (Dec 10-6)

• Cons. Round 1 - Jaylon McCalsan (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Cons. Round 2 - Douglas Peppers (Brewton Parker College) won by decision over Jaylon McCalsan (Coker College) (Dec 6-1)

165 Pounds

Jacoby picked up one win for the Cobras at 165 pounds. In the round of 16, Jacoby earned an 8-1 decision over Jordon Soloman of Brewton Parker. Jacoby dropped his next two matches.

Matt Jacoby - 1-2 Record

• Champ. Round 1 - Matthew Jacoby (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Champ. Round 2 - Matthew Jacoby (Coker College) won by decision over Jordan Solomon (Brewton Parker College) (Dec 8-1)

• Quarterfinal - Matthew Schmall (Emmanuel College) won by fall over Matthew Jacoby (Coker College) (Fall 1:56)

• Cons. Round 3 - Clay Perry (University of Central Florida) won by major decision over Matthew Jacoby (Coker College) (Maj 11-0)

174 Pounds

Brandon Mills - 0-2 Record

• Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Mills (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Champ. Round 2 - Gino Sita (Alderson Brouddus University) won by fall over Brandon Mills (Coker College) (Fall 3:54)

• Cons. Round 2 - Brandon Mills (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Cons. Round 3 - Myles Williams (Emmanuel College) won by major decision over Brandon Mills (Coker College) (Maj 15-3)

184 Pounds

Daher collected two wins for the Navy and Gold at 184 pounds. After dropping his opening bout, Daher responded with a two-straight victories in the consolation rounds. First, Daher defeated Salvatore Spera of Central Florida by a 17-5 major decision. Next, Daher grinded out an 11-9 overtime victory over Kyle Karpinski of Belmont Abbey.

Pedro Daher - 2-2 Record

• Champ. Round 1 - Pedro Daher (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Champ. Round 2 - Hunter Strickland (University of North Carolina Pembroke) won by major decision over Pedro Daher (Coker College) (Maj 17-4)

• Cons. Round 2 - Pedro Daher (Coker College) received a bye () (Bye)

• Cons. Round 3 - Pedro Daher (Coker College) won by major decision over Salvatore Spera (University of Central Florida) (Maj 17-5)

• Cons. Round 4 - Pedro Daher (Coker College) won in sudden victory - 1 over Kyle Karpinski (Belmont Abbey) (SV-1 11-9)

• Consolation 1st - Joey Mammolenti (King University) won by fall over Pedro Daher (Coker College) (Fall 1:45)

285 Pounds

After falling in his opening bout, Haywood showed his toughness by stringing together three-straight victories in the consolation rounds. Haywood defeated Kendrick Watson of Allen University 7-3, Chandler Butler of Brewton Parker 3-0, and Hunter Hancock of Campbellsville by way of fall in 6:17.

Dalton Haywood - 3-2 Record

• Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Hill (Life University) won by decision over Dalton Haywood (Coker College) (Dec 10-3)

• Cons. Round 1 - Dalton Haywood (Coker College) won by decision over Kendrick Watson (Allen University) (Dec 7-3)

• Cons. Round 2 - Dalton Haywood (Coker College) won by decision over Chandler Butler (Brewton Parker College) (Dec 3-0)

• Cons. Round 3 - Dalton Haywood (Coker College) won by fall over Hunter Hancock (Campbellsville) (Fall 6:17)

• Cons. Round 4 - Bret Winters (Campbellsville) won by fall over Dalton Haywood (Coker College) (Fall 2:34)

The Coker College wrestling will take a short break for Thanksgiving and be back in action for their home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 27 when they host UNC Pembroke at 7 PM in the DeLoach Center.