BRISTOL, Tenn. – It came down to the last match on Friday night, but the King University men's wrestling team dropped their South Atlantic Conference Carolinas matchup to Coker, 20-19 with Coker winning the dual via tiebreak criteria.
THE BASICS
RESULTS: Coker 20, King 19 (Coker wins on criteria)
LOCATION: Student Center Complex; Bristol, Tenn.
RECORDS: King 3-4, 0-2 SACC; Coker 1-1, 11-1 SACC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After Coker won a high-scoring decision at 125 pounds, Nico Crosnoe won 10-6 at 133 pounds to even the score.
- Coker would take the next three bouts to go ahead 13-3.
- At 157 pounds, Bo Perkins picked up a win via pin in 4:42 to bring the Tornado to within 13-9.
- Coker won a decision at 174 pounds, while Dallin Ewart picked up six points for the Tornado after claiming a win via forfeit, making the score 16-15.
- The Cobras took a 19-15 lead heading into the 295 pound match, where Jacob Telles nearly picked up a win via pin, but ultimately prevailed via major decision, 9-0 to even the score at 19.
- Coker would take the dual win on tiebreak criteria, by virtue of having won six bouts on the night.
UP NEXT
- Both teams will be in action Saturday at the Student Center for the King Open.
