Matthew Kieta
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- Height:
- 5-10
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- Hometown:
- Sevierville, Tenn.
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- Year:
- So.
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- Major:
- Biology
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- Weight Class:
- 141
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- Previous School:
- Pigeon Forge HS
Bio
2017-18: Compiled a total of 16 wins with two falls, one major decisions, two technical falls...3rd place at Georgia Open... Named to NWCA Division II Academic All-American team.
2016-17: Compiled a 3-9 record at 141 pounds for the Cobras.
High School: Attended Pigeon Forge High School where he ran cross country, played soccer and wrestled for the Tigers ... Two-time state champion and finished eighth at the national tournament in wrestling.
Personal: Son of Maria and Kazimierz Kieta.
News mentions
The Coker College wrestling team once again placed members on the National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-American team. Eight Cobras made the list along with the team as a whole.
The Coker wrestling team saw four members move on to day two of the Super Region II Championships: Matthew Kieta, Ian Maund, Luis Peguero, and Robert Parland.
Coker wrestling took to the mat on day one of the NCAA Division II Super Region II Championships, hosted by the University of Findlay. Five Cobras collected at least one victory on the day. Luis Peguero, Robert Parland, Ian Maund, and Matthew Kieta all advance to day two of the tournament.
The Coker wrestling team is traveling to Ohio to compete in the NCAA Division II Super Region II Tournament, hosted by the University of Findlay, on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 23-24). In total, 13 teams will be competing, including the Cobras.
The Coker College wrestling team dropped an ECAC dual at No. 13 Newberry 29-9
The Coker College wrestling team returned to ECAC action on Tuesday (Feb. 6) night with a dual against UNC Pembroke. The Cobras fell behind early and lost the dual 33-12.
The Coker wrestling team competed on Day Two of the Super Region II Duals against No. t-23 Lake Erie and Tiffin.
The Coker wrestling team hosted the King (Tenn.) Tornado in an ECAC match to end the home season, while serving as Senior Day for multiple team members. The Cobras kept it tight, but dropped the dual, 26-21.
The Coker wrestling team opened up 2018 with a home ECAC bout against the Limestone Saints. Despite fighting all the way through, the Cobras dropped the match 27-9.
The Coker College wrestling team hosts the Knights of St. Andrews Wednesday (Dec. 13) at 6:30 p.m in a non-conference match.
The Coker wrestling squad opens up their home schedule by hosting the Emmanuel (Ga.) College Lions, an ECAC foe, on Friday (Dec. 8) at 5:00 p.m.
The Coker wrestling team competed at the Newberry Duals with nine other teams across the NCAA and NAIA. The Cobras took on Queens (NC), St. Cloud State, and Bellarmine on Sunday (Dec. 3). The Navy and Gold earned a 29-13 victory over Queens, suffered a loss against No. 1 St. Cloud State, and came back for a 28-20 win over Bellarmine.
The Coker College wrestling team traveled to Georgia to participate in the Georgia Open, where 16 Cobras competed against the likes of NCAA Divisions I and II, and NAIA institutions.
The 2017 Pembroke Classic Wrestling Tournament, hosted by University of North Carolina at Pembroke, saw 18 Cobras compete against the likes of the NCAA, NAIA, and club teams.
The Coker wrestling team traveled to the Berglund Center Sunday (Nov. 5) for the 2017 Hokie Open, hosted by Virginia Tech. The event featured Division I, II, and club wrestling teams from across the East Coast.
The Coker wrestling team opened up its 2017-18 season at the Spartanburg Methodist Duals where they battled Life University and Spartanburg Methodist College Wednesday night (Nov. 1). The Cobras lost their first match to the Life Running Eagles 47-0 and won their match against the Spartanburg Methodist Pioneers 27-21.