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Coker's Nelson Attends National Wrestling Coaches Association Leadership Academy
Coker's Nelson Attends National Wrestling Coaches Association Leadership Academy

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.

Coker Tabbed Fifth on NWCA Top 20 Scholar All-America Teams List, Seven Cobras Earn Scholar All-America Honors
Coker Tabbed Fifth on NWCA Top 20 Scholar All-America Teams List, Seven Cobras Earn Scholar All-America Honors

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).

Rob Parland '17, '20 Named Head Wrestling Coach at St. Andrews University
Rob Parland '17, '20 Named Head Wrestling Coach at St. Andrews University

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).

Zachary Van Alst Named February's SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month
Zachary Van Alst Named February's SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month

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.

Van Alst Competes at the NCAA Division II National Championships
Van Alst Competes at the NCAA Division II National Championships

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.

Van Alst Ready to Represent Coker at the NCAA Division II National Championships
Van Alst Ready to Represent Coker at the NCAA Division II National Championships

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

Christie, Perkins-Willett Named to South Atlantic Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second Team
Christie, Perkins-Willett Named to South Atlantic Conference Carolinas All-Conference Second Team

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).

Van Alst Headed Back to Division II National Championships After Super Region Title, Coker Takes Fifth at Super Region II Tournament
Van Alst Headed Back to Division II National Championships After Super Region Title, Coker Takes Fifth at Super Region II Tournament

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.

Wrestling Falls to No. 11/20 Newberry on Senior Night
Wrestling Falls to No. 11/20 Newberry on Senior Night

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.

Wrestling Welcomes No. 11/20 Newberry for Senior Night Wednesday, Readies for Super Region II Tournament Saturday
Wrestling Welcomes No. 11/20 Newberry for Senior Night Wednesday, Readies for Super Region II Tournament Saturday

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).

Wrestling Drops Conference Tilt at Mount Olive on Sunday
Wrestling Drops Conference Tilt at Mount Olive on Sunday

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.

Wrestling Falls at Lander Thursday Night
Wrestling Falls at Lander Thursday Night

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.

Wrestling Travels to Lander Thursday, Mount Olive on Sunday
Wrestling Travels to Lander Thursday, Mount Olive on Sunday

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.

Wrestling Travels to No. 24 Limestone Thursday, Hosts Queens (N.C.) on Saturday in Conference Action
Wrestling Travels to No. 24 Limestone Thursday, Hosts Queens (N.C.) on Saturday in 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.

Van Alst Ranked No. 12 in The Open Mat's Latest Division II National Rankings
Van Alst Ranked No. 12 in The Open Mat's Latest Division II National Rankings

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).

Cobras Pick up Road Victory at Emmanuel (Ga.) in Season Opener Tuesday Night
Cobras Pick up Road Victory at Emmanuel (Ga.) in Season Opener Tuesday Night

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.