Harrogate, Tenn. – The King University men's wrestling team competed in a tri-match Saturday and came away with a dominant win over Coker before edging UNC Pembroke in a thrilling finish. The Tornado showed both depth and grit, rolling past Coker 41–5 and then rallying late to secure a 23–22 victory over the Braves.
How It Happened
King vs. Coker
125 –
Cayden Glass (King) opened with a 10–9 decision over Mason Moody.
133 –
Roberto Garcia (King) followed with a fall in 1:57.
141 –
Ashtan Hendricks (King) scored a 21–3 technical fall.
149 –
Jamarius Koshko (King) added a pin at 4:16.
157 –
Joe Bertrand (King) earned a 10–8 decision.
165 – Austin Collins (Coker) won by forfeit.
174 – Clinton Morrisette (King) dominated with an 18–1 technical fall.
184 –
Luke Justice (King) controlled Benjamin Newton in a 4–0 decision.
197 –
David Bertrand (King) pinned Brody Switzer in just 1:10.
285 –
Nathan Coley (King) closed with an 11–0 major decision.
Final Score
King 41, Coker 5
King vs. UNC Pembroke
125 – Cooper Davis (UNCP) edged
Cayden Glass (King) 5–4.
133 – Logan Robinson (UNCP) pinned
Roberto Garcia (King) in 0:54.
141 – Hendricks (King) answered with a fall in 1:03.
149 – Avery Buonocore (UNCP) earned a 19–3 technical fall.
157 – Keegan Roberson (UNCP) defeated
Joe Bertrand (King) 6–0.
165 – Nick Williams (UNCP) added a 21–6 technical fall.
174 – Morrisette (King) swung momentum back with a 19–5 major decision.
184 – Justice (King) picked up six points after Quintez Shipman was disqualified.
197 – Bertrand (King) delivered a 13–5 major decision.
285 – Coley (King) clinched the dual with a 4–2 decision over Nigel Williams.
Final Score
King 23, UNC Pembroke 22
Key Performances
- Ashtan Hendricks (141) – tech fall and fall in under two minutes combined
- David Bertrand (197) – fall in 1:10 and major decision 13–5
- Clinton Morrisette (174) – technical fall and major decision victories
- Nathan Coley (285) – major decision and match-clinching win over UNC Pembroke
Looking Ahead
The Tornado proved their toughness by dominating Coker and grinding out a close win against UNC Pembroke. With balanced contributions across the lineup and clutch performances in the upper weights, King continues to show why it is a contender in the region.
