University of the Cumberlands

The University of the Cumberlands cross country team is being represented by five individuals this week at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships. The team arrived on Thursday to begin practicing on the course in preparation for Saturday's championship race. The women will go first running the 5k with a start time at 10:30 am CST as the men will follow running the 8k at 11:30 am CST.

The office for the NAIA released today the list of NAIA Cross Country Scholar Athletes prior to todays awards ceremony and banquet. In order to be nominated by an institution's head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status to qualify for this honor.

The University of the Cumberlands women's swimming and diving team is ranked sixth in the second NAIA Coaches' Poll of the season, released by the national office Thursday.

The University of the Cumberlands men's swimming and diving team has ranked been ranked sixth in the second NAIA Coaches' Poll, released by the national office Thursday. This is the second time this season that the Patriots have been ranked sixth.

The University of the Cumberlands men's wrestling team is ranked tied for 15th in the latest NAIA Coaches' Poll, released on Wednesday, November 16. Cumberlands recieved 32 points to be tied with Warner Pacific, while four Patriots earned individual rankings.

Women's wrestler Jessika Rottier (SO/Little Suamico, WI) and men's wrestler Tristan Macri (SO/Mishawaka, IN) have been named the Patriots Athletes of the Week, announced by the athletic department Monday.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) women's wrestling team continued their 2016-2017 season as they placed third in the third annual Patriot Duals, Saturday afternoon at the O. Rollins Center. The Patriots competed strongly during the two days of the duals as the UC "A" squad claimed third place overall with a tournament record of 7-2, while UC's "B" squad finished 2-7.

The University of the Cumberlands women's bowling team had strong performances at the Brunswick Southern classic over this past weekend. The women's team would earn a tenth place finish for the tournament, making a huge stride for the program and its history.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Wrestling team was back in action on Saturday, November 12 as they competed in the Dan 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 first places finishes in one of the season's largest tournaments.

The University of the Cumberlands men's bowling team competed at the Brunswick Southern classic over this past weekend. The men's team would earn a 22 place finish for the tournament.

The UC Men's Soccer team showed a ton of passion and heart tonight on the field as they took on top seeded Lindsey Wilson College in the Mid-South Conference Tournament Semifinals. Lindsey Wilson would find the back of the net midway through the first half, but UC would battle all night looking for a goal of their own. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful as the Patriots fell to LWC 1-0, ending their season with an overall record of 6-11-3.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) volleyball team fell in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament to Life University 3-1 by scores of 25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 25-23. With the win, the Eagles improve to 20-11 overall, while UC concludes their season 21-9 overall and a 9-5 MSC record.

The University of the Cumberlands women's soccer team couldn't overcome a four goal deficit as they fell to fourth-ranked Lindsey Wilson 5-2 in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference tournament Thursday afternoon at East Warren High School. With the win the Blue Raiders improve to 14-3, while the Patriots conclude their season with a 10-9-1 record.

Jennifer Philpot (SR/Cincinnati, OH) and Megan Ganser (SR/Waterloo, WI) were named First Team All-Conference, while two players received Second Team All-Conference honors for the University of the Cumberlands, announced Thursday night at the Mid-South Conference women's volleyball banquet.

The University of the Cumberlands men's basketball team shot 53% from the field, including 57% from behind the arc as the Patriots defeated Ohio Christian 86-47 Wednesday night at the O. Rollins Center. With the win the Patriots improve to 4-1, while the Trailblazers fall to 4-2.

Thirteen student-athletes from the University of the Cumberlands volleyball team earned Academic All-MSC honors, announced by the conference office Tuesday.

Blair Barger (SR/Knoxville, TN) was named the 2016 Mid-South Conference Women's Cross Country Champion of Character, at the conferences annual banquet on November 4 at the Bowling Green Country Club.

The University of the Cumberlands women's golf team is ranked fifth in the second NAIA coaches' poll, released by the national office Friday.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men's Wrestling team began their 2016-2017 season this weekend as they hosted the Patriot Open Saturday at the O. Rollins Center. The Patriots posted four top-five finishes, including three first-places finishes on the day.

The University of the Cumberlands men's basketball team had six players net at least nine points as the Patriots defeated Stillman 70-68 Saturday afternoon at Birthright Gymnasium. With the win the Patriots improve to 3-1, while the Tigers fall to 1-1.

The Patriot football team looked to play the role of spoiler on Saturday as they took on NAIA #18 ranked Georgetown College. The first half looked to be in control of the Patriots who took a 7-7 score into the locker room at halftime. The second half though saw a surge from the Tigers as they would score 24 unanswered points to come away with the 31-7 win over the Patriots.

The men's cross country team finished third, while two runners garnered all-conference recognition at the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Championships Saturday morning at Phil Moore Park. The Patriots top two runners punched their ticket to the NAIA Cross Country Nationals.

The women's cross country team placed three runners in the top-ten to lead the Patriots to a second place finish at the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Championships Saturday morning at Phil Moore Park. Each of Cumberlands to three finishers punched their ticket to the NAIA Cross Country Nationals.

UC Women's Basketball would face the Lynx of Lindenwood University-Belleville on Saturday on Saturday on the second day of play in the Georgetown College Habitat Classic. Back and forth action in the first half between the Patriots and Lynx saw UC enter the locker room with a 25-24 lead. A couple of runs in the second half would spell demise for the Patriots as they fell to the Lynx 57-53, sending UC to 2-1 overall on the season.

The Patriots were back on the road Thursday as they defeated the Phoenix of Cumberland University (CU) 3-2 with scores of 25-20, 22-25, 25-23, 17-25, 15-13. With the win the Patriots improve to 21-8 overall and 9-5 against the Mid-South Conference, while the Phoenix fall to 18-12 overall and 4-8 in conference play.

Dakota Gadd (SR/Berea, KY) recorded her first career hat trick to help lead the University of the Cumberlands women's soccer team to a 3-0 win over Shawnee State in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference tournament Thursday night at East Warren High School. With the win the Patriots advance to the semifinals next Thursday against Lindsey Wilson.

Ahmed Ghatwary (SO/Cairo, Egypt) and Jack Hutton (SR/Preston, United Kingdom) both earned Second Team All-Conference recognition for the University of the Cumberlands, announced Thursday night at the Mid-South men's soccer banquet.

The University of the Cumberlands men's and women's cross country teams are set to race in Bowling Green, KY at Phil Moore Park for the Mid-South Conference Championships. The events will begin Saturday with the women racing the 5K at 10:00 am (CST) followed by the men racing the 8K at 10:45 am (CST).

The University of the Cumberlands men's and women's cross country teams are set to race in Bowling Green, KY at Phil Moore Park for the Mid-South Conference Championships. The events will begin Saturday with the women racing the 5K at 10:00 am (CST) followed by the men racing the 8K at 10:45 am (CST).

Jody LeMaster (SO/Stuart, FL) was named to the First Team All-Conference, while four players garnered Second Team All-Conference honors for the University of the Cumberlands, announced Wednesday night at the Mid-South Conference women's soccer banquet.