Campbell University

Anthony Cox Photo Gallery

Anthony Cox '90 joined the Campbell wrestling program in 1985 and became the school's first two-time qualifier in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. After finishing third in the North Carolina state championships at Goldsboro High School, where he compiled a 107-10 overall record, Cox quickly established himself as one of the country's top collegiate wrestlers at the 167-pound weight class.  By the time he concluded his collegiate career as a fifth-year senior in 1990, Cox had compiled a career record of 120-20.  He compiled a 26-7 record as a freshman in 1985-86; then earned his first NCAA Championship berth in 1986-87 after winning 38 of 44 matches and finishing as runner-up in the NCAA East Regional Championship.
As a junior in 1987-88, Cox posted a 40-4 overall record and finished ninth in the NCAA Championships at 167 pounds, falling one place shy of gaining All-America status.  He was twice named team MVP and was selected as Campbell's Outstanding Male Athlete for 1987-88.