University of the Cumberlands

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Basketball team headed into the Bluefield College Classic on Friday looking to redeem themselves after dropping a one-point loss to St. Thomas on Wednesday. The Patriots faced the Fighting Yellow Jackets of Allen University in the opening day of play before taking on Methodist College on Saturday. UC looked solid in both games as they came away with two victories, moving their overall record on the season to 5-3.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Basketball team traveled on Saturday to Lincoln Memorial University to take on the Railsplitters. The Patriot ladies took the lead early in the game, but would trail at the half by 3. The Railsplitters picked up play in the 4th quarter to advance their lead and finish off the Patriots 72-58, handing UC their 1st loss of the season. UC now sits at 6-1 overall on the year.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Wrestling program is once again making their way into talks among the top of the NAIA and Mid-South Conference (MSC) as they continue to compete against some of the top talent in the country. The first edition of the NAIA Top 20 Coaches Poll was released on Wednesday and the Patriots continue to be mentioned as a contender among the nation's best.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Football program recently wrapped up a great 2015 season as they rebounded from a 3-7 finish in 2014 to go 7-3 this season and 4-1 in Mid-South Conference (MSC) East Division play. On Thursday, the MSC announced its yearly awards and the Patriots had numerous players honored for their hard work on the gridiron.

The University of the Cumberlands Men's Basketball Patriots took to the floor on Tuesday night as they hosted the University of Rio Grande Red Storm in a non-conference matchup. A back and forth 1st half would ensue as UC held a slim 2 point advantage, 37-35, at the half. The Patriots would close the game on a 17-6 run in the last 6 minutes to take a 90-72 victory over Rio Grande. The win moves UC to 3-1 overall on the season.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Wrestling team was back in action on Saturday, November 14th as they competed in the Missouri Valley Open in Marshall, Missouri. With over 250 women wrestling in the tournament, UC had an impressive showing. The Patriots had numerous wrestlers place and two earning championships in their respective weight classes.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Wrestling team was back in action on Saturday, November 14th as they competed in their 2nd event of the season at the Don Gable Open in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This would be a big event for the Patriots as it would be the opening meet for several of UC's top wrestlers coming into the season. Several Patriots would have top finishes including some 1st places finishes in one of the season's largest tournaments.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Basketball team opened up their home season on Tuesday as they hosted the University of Rio Grande. The Patriot ladies started out the first half resilient, leading 36-22 at the break. UC continued the push in the 2nd half, coming away with a 61-48 victory. With the win, UC now moves to 4-0 overall on the season.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Basketball team was looking to get back into the win column as they hosted rival Union College on Saturday. Solid first half play by the Patriots allowed them to take an 11 point lead into the locker room at halftime. UC would never give up the lead in the second half, going on to earn the 74-61 win over the Bulldogs. With the win, the Patriots are now 2-1 on the season.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Volleyball program has completed the 2015 regular season and is looking to have a strong outing in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament. On Wednesday, MSC officials announced this year's Mid-South Conference honors and five Patriots were named.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Volleyball Patriots entered play in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament on Thursday, November 12th looking for their second consecutive season with a tournament win. The test would be tough as they would face a tough Campbellsville Tigers squad who they split wins with earlier this season. The Tigers would prevail in the rubber match defeating UC 3-2 by scores of 25-20, 25-20, 19-25, 21-25, 15-13. With the loss, UC finishes the 2015 season with a 27-10 record, the most wins since 2004, and a 9-7 MSC record.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Basketball team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday as they took on the Cougars of Carver College. Looking to get their second win of the season, the Patriots came out strong in the first half and would hold a 36-29 lead at the break. However, turnovers by the Patriots proved to be costly and the Cougars would come away with the three point win over UC 72-69. With the loss, the Patriots are now 1-1 on the season.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Wrestling team was back in action this past weekend as they traveled to Marietta, Georgia to take on the Running Eagles of Life University. Both 'A' and 'B' squads competed for Cumberlands and the Patriots would split the dual. UC's 'A' team cruised to victory over Life by a score of 28-16 while the 'B' team would struggle against Life's 'B' squad as they would be defeated by a score of 39-9.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Volleyball team has wrapped up their regular season and are preparing to compete this weekend at the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament. Before the tournament begins, the MSC released information that numerous student-athletes earned honors for their work in the classroom.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men and Women's Bowling teams returned to action this past weekend in Atlanta, Georgia at the Brunswick Southern Collegiate Classic Tournament. The teams would compete in six match play games and 12 Baker games. Finishing out two days of tournament play, the men's team placed 18th out of 22 teams and the women placed 11th out of 18 teams.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Basketball team is off to another great start in the 2015-2016 season. Now at 3-0 on the season, the Patriot ladies look to continue their pace throughout the season. Last week, UC came away with two solid wins as one Patriot had stellar performances in both contests and for her efforts was awarded by the Mid-South Conference (MSC).

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Patriots' Cross Country teams competed this past weekend at the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Championship meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The men's team would earn a 3rd place finish overall with a score of 91 points while the women would finish 4th with a score of 128 points. Both the men and women's teams had great performances and would have individuals earn MSC All-Conference honors.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Soccer team continued their run in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Friday as they took on the #1 seeded Tigers of Campbellsville University (CU). Both teams fought hard as the first half stayed scoreless. Unfortunately, the Tigers found a goal late in the 2nd half that gave them the lead 1-0, which they would hold on to for the victory. This loss brings the Patriots' overall record of 11-8-1 as their season comes to a close.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Volleyball team is in the midst of one of their most successful seasons in school history. Currently at 27-9 overall this season, the Patriots now focus their attention on the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament this week. With two more big conference wins last week, one Patriot continued to show why she is one of the best in the conference and for her efforts was awarded yet again.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Cross Country team took to the course on Saturday, November 7th after a week off to compete in their biggest event of the season, the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Championships. The Patriots were hoping the week off would help them as they had one last attempt to qualify for nationals. UC wouldn't qualify their teams to the NAIA National Championships, but two individuals will travel to compete in the race.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Volleyball team came into Saturday's doubleheader with Mid-South Conference (MSC) opposition Life University looking for two big MSC wins. With the Patriots jockeying for MSC tournament seeding position, the matchup with Life would be critical. UC would get the job done securing two big MSC wins and moving their overall record to 27-9 (9-7 MSC).

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Basketball team continued their impressive play in the Georgetown College Habitat Classic as they earned a 50-49 win over the Bleu Devils of Dillard University. After trailing 33-24 at the half, an explosive 3rd quarter by the Patriot ladies and consistent play in the 4th gave them the momentum they needed to earn the one point victory. With the win, the Patriots improve to 3-0 overall on the season.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Football Patriots looked to finish out their regular season with a victory on Saturday which would secure the Mid-South Conference (MSC) East Division championship. It would not be an easy task though as they would take on a Georgetown College (GC) Tiger team that was riding a 4 game winning streak coming into the contest. Unfortunately for UC, it was not the ending they were looking for as UC would drop their regular season finale 30-13 to the Tigers. The loss moves UC to 7-3 on the season and 4-1 in MSC East play.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men and Women's Cross Country teams has wrapped up their regular season as they prepare to compete this weekend at the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Championships. Before the championship race begins, the MSC released information that numerous student-athletes earned honors for their work in the classroom.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Soccer team traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky to participate in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament. The Patriots, who were seeded #5 in the tournament, faced the #4 seeded Bulldogs of Cumberland University (CU) on Thursday evening. The Bulldogs pulled ahead early in the first half with two goals for a 2-0 lead at the break. UC would rally with a goal, but CU would answer late with another score to earn the 3-1 win over the Patriots, ending UC's season. The Patriot ladies would end their season with an overall record of 10-5-3.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Soccer team traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky to join others as they compete in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament. The Patriots would earn the #5 seed as they took on #4 seed St. Catharine College (SCC) on Thursday, November 5th. UC was able to get ahead early with a 2-1 lead going into the half. The Patriots continued the momentum in the second half, adding 2 more insurance goals while keeping St. Catharine at bay. UC knocked out St. Catharine by a final of 4-1, bringing the Patriots' record to 11-7-1 on the season.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Basketball team hosted their season opener on Tuesday in the O. Wayne Rollins Center against the Grenadiers of Indiana University-Southeast (IUSE). With many new faces and a ton of skill and ability, the Patriots would show a heavy push in the 2nd half to come away with a 15 point win, 85-70.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men and Women's Soccer teams have wrapped up their 2015 regular seasons and now begin to look towards their Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament Quarterfinal matchups on Thursday. While the MSC Tournament begins, the conference has announced that numerous Patriots have earned Academic All-Conference honors.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Wrestling team opened up their 2015-2016 season this weekend as they hosted the Patriot Open at the O. Wayne Rollins Center. In what has became a traditional kickoff for the Patriot Men's Wrestling team it would have the same success it has in the previous years. The Patriots hosted several schools from all over the country and saw great finishes among some of the best the NAIA has to offer.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Football Patriots took to the road on Saturday as they traveled to take on the Rams of Bluefield College (BC). UC would never be in danger during the game as the Patriots would run away with a 41-7 victory over the Rams. With the victory, the Patriots move to 7-2 overall on the season and 4-0 in Mid-South Conference (MSC) East Division play.