Coker Cruises to a 40-7 Win Over Allen

Hartsville, S.C.: The Cobras started the new year with a win over conference rivals Allen University. The Coker won with a commanding score of 40-7.

By The Numbers:

• Final Score
  • Coker | 40
  • Allen | 7
• Records
  • Coker | 4-5 (3-3)
  • Allen | 3-4 (2-4)

Performances:

• Mason Moody started the Cobras off hot, winning by Fall in the first period in 2:35, giving the Cobras a 6-0 lead.
• Weston Bare lined up next for the Cobras in a close-fought match, winning 4-1 in sudden victory, giving the Cobras a 9-0 lead.
• Frank Bianco was called up for the 141 weight class, where he won by Fall in 2:38, giving the Cobras a 15-0 lead.
• Brendan Soloman suited up for the 149 weight class. Soloman fell just short in the end, losing by decision 8-9.
• Zachary Russo had a tight match in 157, scoring the winning point in the dying moments of the third period to take the win by decision 2-1.
• In the 165 lb weight class, Matthew Williams had an impressive showing with a 16-0 win by Technical Fall, giving the Cobras a 23-3 lead over the Wasps.
• Obed Don lost by Major Decision 19-4 in the 174lb weight class.
• In the 184 lb match-up, Benjamin Newton grabbed all 6 points, winning by fall in 2:58.
• Brody Switzer took to the mat in the 197 lb weight class, where he won by technical fall and a comfortable score of 19-4 in 4:00.
• To see out the dual, Hunter Miller stepped up in the heavyweight class to win by fall in the 3rd period (5:46) to give the Cobras their first win of 2026 with a final score of 40-7.

What's Next:

Coker will be on the road next time as they head up to Belmont Abbey on January 8th. This dual will start at 7:00 PM and will be streamed on the Conference Carolinas Network.

#GoCobras.