2020-21 Wrestling News

MANHEIM, 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.

MANHEIM, 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).

LAURINBURG, 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).

HARTSVILLE, 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.

ST. 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.

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Zachary Van Alst is ready to represent Coker University at the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships!

GREENVILLE, 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).

FRANKLIN 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.

HARTSVILLE, 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.

HARTSVILLE, 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).

MOUNT 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.

GREENWOOD, 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.

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestling travels to Lander on Thursday (Feb. 18) and Mount Olive on Sunday (Feb. 21) in South Atlantic Conference action.

HARTSVILLE, 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.

CULVER 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).

FRANKLIN 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.