University of the Cumberlands is the largest and most affordable private university in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs.
(see more)University of the Cumberlands is the largest and most affordable private university in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs.
Dale Advances to Semifinals of ITA Oracle Cup
University of the Cumberlands tennis player Isabella Dale (SR/Invercargill, New Zealand) defeated Victoria Monakhova of Olivet Nazerene 6-3, 7-5 to advance to the semifinals of the ITA Oracle Cup Thursday afternoon at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Club.
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2016 Oct 14
Swimming Set to Host Union Friday Night
The University of the Cumberlands men's and women's swim teams are back in action this Friday at the Dinah Taylor Aquatic Center when they host Union College Friday at 5 p.m. After a hot start to the season where men and women both swept Lindsey Wilson.
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2016 Oct 14
Men's Soccer Nets Trio of Goals to Defeat Shawnee State
The University of the Cumberlands netted a trio of goals to defeat Shawnee State 3-0 in Mid-South Conference action, Wednesday afternoon at Shawnee Turf. With the win the Patriots improve to 3-8-2 overall and 1-2-1 in conference play while the Bears fall to 5-7 overall and 2-2 in MSC play.
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2016 Oct 14
Patriot Ladies Tally Ten Goals in Shutout of Pikeville
UC Women's Soccer showed determination and drive on Wednesday as they took on the Bears of the University of Pikeville in Mid-South Conference action. The Patriots would dominate the game in possession and on the scoreboard as they shutout the Bears while scoring in double figures, winning the game by a score of 10-0. UC now moves to 8-7 overall on the season and 2-3 in MSC play.
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2016 Oct 14
Dale Looking to Make Her Mark at the ITA Oracle Cup
Women's tennis player Isabella Dale (SR/Invercargill, New Zealand) is looking to make program history this week as she gets set to compete in the ITA Oracle Cup Thursday-Saturday in Surprise, Arizona. Dale enters the week as the fourth-seed and will face Victoria Monakhova from Olivet Nazarene in the first round Thursday at 11:30 a.m. EST.
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2016 Oct 12
Volleyball Defeats Eighth-Ranked Georgetown on the Road
The Patriots took to the road on Tuesday for conference play as they defeated eighth-ranked Georgetown College (GC) 3-1. This victory marks school history by being the first ever road win for the Patriots volleyball team against the Tigers. This win moves UC to 17-6 overall and 7-3 in MSC play.
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2016 Oct 12
Cumberlands Honors Alumni
University of the Cumberlands (UC) honored several alumni during Homecoming 2016 at the annual Alumni Luncheon, held Saturday, Oct. 8.
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2016 Oct 11
Hatfield, Hutson Earn MSC Player of the Week Honors
UC football entered a battle on Saturday night against seventh-ranked Lindsey Wilson College, but did not prevail as they would fall to the Blue Raiders 41-27 on Homecoming. Numerous Patriots would have standout performances, but two caught the eyes of many as they earned weekly honors from the Mid-South Conference.
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2016 Oct 11
Philpot Tabbed as MSC Attacker of the Week
UC Volleyball had a stellar week of play last week, going 3-0 and pushing their overall record to 16-6 on the season and 6-3 in Mid-South Conference play. During the Patriots' three victories, one Patriot would continue her fantastic play and for her efforts was honored with another weekly award.
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2016 Oct 12
Beal Named Runner of the Week for Fourth Time
After a fifth place finish this week at the Queens Royal Challenge, Samuel Beal (SR/Beavercreek, OH) was named the Mid-South Conference Runner of the Week, announced by the conference office Monday. This will be the fourth time this season that Beal has received this honor.
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2016 Oct 11
Pats Fall to Blue Raiders on Homecoming Night
UC football returned home for the first time in nearly a month as they hosted the Blue Raiders of Lindsey Wilson College for their annual Homecoming game. It was back and forth for much of the contest, but late in the game Lindsey Wilson would surge ahead for a 41-27 victory over the Patriots, moving UC to 2-4 overall on the season.
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2016 Oct 11
Volleyball Takes the Victory from the Panthers in 3-1
The Patriots took to the road on Saturday as they defeated Kentucky Wesleyan College 3-1. The Panthers started off strong winning the first set, but the Patriots would answer back taking the final three sets. This win brings the Patriots to 16-6 overall on the year and extend their win streak to four.
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2016 Oct 11
Patriots Fall to Tenth-Ranked Union 1-0 in Overtime
The University of the Cumberlands men's soccer team was looking to post their first win over a ranked-opponent since 2011, but tenth-ranked Union scored the golden goal in the 96th minute to defeat the Patriots 1-0, Saturday afternoon at the UC Soccer Complex. With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 11-2-1, while the Patriots fall to 2-8-2.
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2016 Oct 10
Women's Cross Country Competes at Queens Royals XC Challenge
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) women's cross country team traveled to Charlotte, NC this past weekend for the Queens Royals XC Challenge. The women would compete in the 5k race. The women had some strong performances and would finish 12 out of 40 teams.
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2016 Oct 10
Men's Cross Country Competes at Queens Royals XC Challenge
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) men's cross country team traveled to Charlotte, NC this past weekend for the Queens Royals XC Challenge. The men would compete in the 8k run. The men had some strong performances and would finish 11 out of 39 teams.
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2016 Oct 10
UC Announces 2016 Homecoming King and Queen
University of the Cumberlands crowned Logan Smith and Maggie Ballou as the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.
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2016 Oct 10
UC Announces 2016 Homecoming Queen and King
University of the Cumberlands crowned Maggie Ballou and Logan Smith as the 2016 Homecoming Queen and King.
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2016 Oct 10
Patriots Set to Face Seventh-Ranked Lindsey Wilson in Homecoming Game
The University of the Cumberlands football team returns from their bye week to host seventh-ranked Lindsey Wilson on Homecoming Saturday at James H. Taylor, II Stadium.
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2016 Oct 10
Five Softball Patriots Receive Easton Scholar-Athlete Honors
The University of the Cumberlands softball team had five student-athletes have earned the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Easton Scholar-Athlete honors, announced Thursday.
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2016 Oct 10
Patriots and Tigers End in 1-1 Draw
The University of the Cumberlands men's soccer team were looking for their first conference win of the season, but a late goal resulted in a 1-1 draw against Georgetown, Wednesday night at the GC Soccer Field. With the tie the Patriots move to 2-7-2 overall and 0-2-1 in conference play, while the Tigers move to 3-5-3 and 1-1-1 in Mid-South Conference action.
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2016 Oct 6
Volleyball Earns Five Set Victory Over Bulldogs
The UC Volleyball team traveled to Barbourville, Kentucky on Thursday night looking for their third straight victory as they took on the Bulldogs of Union College. After winning the opening two sets of the match, UC would have to rally to win the fifth and deciding set to earn a 3-2 win over the Bulldogs by scores of 26-24, 27-25, 22-25, 23-25, 15-13. The win moves UC to 15-6 overall on the season.
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2016 Oct 10
Women's Soccer Falls Short Against Phoenix in Conference Play
UC Women's Soccer hosted the fifteenth-ranked Phoenix of Cumberland University on Tuesday as they looked for the upset in Mid-South Conference action. The Patriots would have multiple opportunities at a goal, but a lone goal early into the second half from CU would send the Phoenix to victory over UC 1-0, moving the Patriots to 7-7 overall and 1-3 in MSC play.
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2016 Oct 6
Patriots Sweep Shawnee State 3-0
The Patriots took the court this evening to defeat Shawnee State University 3-0 in Mid-South Conference play. This win brought the Patriots to 14-6 overall, and 6-3 in the Mid-South Conference play. Shawnee State University falls to 3-16 overall, and 0-10 in conference play.
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2016 Oct 6
Cumberlands Announces Homecoming Court
University of the Cumberlands is pleased to announce the representatives for the 2016 Homecoming Court.
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2016 Oct 4
Women's Golf Ranked Third in Coaches' Latest Poll
The University of the Cumberlands women's golf team moved up two spots and are now ranked third in the latest NAIA coaches' poll, released by the national office Friday.
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2016 Oct 4
Patriot Men's Golf Ranked 16th in Latest Poll
The University of the Cumberlands men's golf team landed 16th in the latest NAIA coaches' poll, announced by the national office Friday. The Patriots earned 257 points.
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2016 Oct 4
Beal Earns Third MSC Runner of the Week Honor
After finishing ninth at the Greater Louisville Classic, Sam Beal has been named the Mid-South Conference Runner of the Week, announced by the national office Monday. It's the third time this season that Beal has garnered this award.
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2016 Oct 4
Men's Bowling Patriots Compete at Thomas Burris Memorial
The UC Men's bowling team were back in action this past weekend looking for a top finish at the Thomas Burris Memorial. With 15 teams competing in the tournament, including 10 other conference teams, the Patriots would have some stiff competition. They would be able to pull out an eighth place finish out of fifteen teams placing midway through other conference teams.
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2016 Oct 4
Men's Bowling Patriots Compete at Louisville Collegiate Classic
The UC Men's bowling team were back in action this past weekend looking for a top finish at the Louisville Collegiate Classic. With 16 teams competing in the tournament, including 4 other conference teams, the Patriots would have some stiff competition. They would be able to pull out a Seventh place finish out of sixteen teams placing higher than three other conference teams.
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2016 Oct 4
Women's Bowling Competes at MSC Thomas Burris Memorial
The University of the Cumberlands (UC) women's bowling team made the trip to Louisville, KY for the Thomas Burris Memorial. The women would earn a fourth place finish out of the possible fifteen teams that were entered in the tournament. The women finished third amongst the other MSC teams.
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2016 Oct 4