University of the Cumberlands

The UC Women's Golf team would look to carry their momentum from last year's NAIA National Championships to this season as they hit the links at Crooked Creek Golf Course in London, Kentucky to host the Annual Bill Sergent Invitational. Fifty-seven women would compete, looking to bring home hardware, but this year it was the Patriots who would use a smartly played 2nd round to their advantage to win the Bill Sergent Invitational. One Patriot would also start off the year on the right foot as sh

The UC Volleyball Patriots took to the court on Tuesday, September 14th as they hosted the non-conference opposition of the Eagles of Asbury University (AU). The Patriots were looking to bounce back from a 3-0 loss in their last game against Bryan College and did just that, sweeping the match with a 3-0 win by scores of 25-19, 25-19, 25-22. With the victory, the Patriots move to 10-4 overall on the season.

UC Football returned to action on Saturday night two hours later than originally scheduled due to numerous delays to take on the Eagles of Cincinnati Christian University (CCU). The Eagles opened up MSC East Division play for the Patriots and UC would jump ahead early, never looking back as they took down the Eagles 42-7. The win moves the Patriots to 2-1 overall on the season and 1-0 in MSC East play.

UC Women's Soccer team tied school history earlier this week as they secured their 4th straight shutout victory. They looked to snap that record on Saturday as they hosted Bryan College for a match. It looked as if the game would be heading to overtime, but a late goal from the Lions would snap UC's win streak as the Patriots would fall 1-0. The loss moves UC to 4-3 overall on the season.

The UC Men's Soccer team finally got to take the field on their home pitch Friday night as they would host Milligan College (MC). The Patriots would show an aggressive style of play against the Buffaloes as both teams would fight for possession much of the night. It would take overtime to finish the contest, but it was a late foul in the box that spelled the demise for UC as Milligan would come away with a 1-0 victory off a penalty kick. UC now sits a 1-4 overall on the season.

On Saturday, August 27, the men's and women's archery teams at UC collaborated with Mountain Outreach on a construction project in the community.

The UC Men's Golf Team opened their fall season on Tuesday and Wednesday this week as they traveled to Covington, Georgia to participate in the SCAD-Atlanta Fall Invitational. The Patriots went into the tournament with many new faces in the lineup from last season, but would look to make a mark. UC would finish the tournament in sixth place out of seven competing schools.

The Patriots of UC finally had the chance to play on their home floor Tuesday night, but would open with a big test as they faced NAIA #7 ranked Georgetown College (GC) in a Mid-South Conference (MSC) matchup. UC would play in front of a large and loud home crowd, looking for a victory over another NAIA Top 10 opponent. Unfortunately, the Patriots would be squandered by the Tigers as GC would defeat the Patriots 3-0 by scores of 25-23, 25-17, 25-21.

UC Volleyball looked to rebound after their loss on Tuesday against Georgetown as they hosted Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) for a non-conference matchup. The Patriots looked very sharp throughout the night as they would take down the Bulldogs 3-1 by scores of 25-12, 25-19, 22-25, 25-12. The win moves UC to 9-3 overall on the season.

The UC Men's Soccer Team entered Monday's contest against Huntington University (HU) looking for win number one on the young season. The Patriots would give up a goal, but would find the net twice themselves to earn a 2-1 victory, notching their first win of the 2016 season. UC's overall record now sits at 1-3.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Women's Wrestling team has had a long history of success and look to continue that success in the upcoming 2016-17 season. One Patriot wrestler is continuing off her success from last season as she recently competed against some of the best in the world last week as a member of Team USA in a major world championship event.

UC Women's Soccer continues their solid play into a busy week of play. On Labor Day, UC would take to the pitch in North Carolina to face Montreat College. The Patriot ladies would strive to continue this great play and did so as they came away with another victory, this one a 2-0 win over the Cavaliers. This is the 4th straight shutout win for UC, who moves their record to 4-2 overall.

UC Women's Soccer continues their winning ways, earning two big wins last week and moving their overall record to 3-2 overall. As the offense does their part in getting the lead for UC, it is the defense that is getting recognition this week as one Patriot was named the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.

UC Volleyball continued their long streak of games away from one this weekend as they participated in the Indiana University East Tournament in Richmond, Indiana. On day one of the tournament Friday, the Patriots would face both Shawnee State University (SSU) and host IU East. UC would look very sharp in both contests, earning victories over both the Bears of SSU and the Wolves of IU East. The wins move UC to 7-1 overall on the season.

The Volleyball Patriots of UC would return to the courts in Richmond, Indiana at IU East on Saturday in the final day of play at the IU East Classic. They would face Mount Vernon Nazarene (MVNU) that morning to see who would move on to the Championship match later that day. After the Cougars would sweep the Pats in the first match, UC would return the favor in the Championship match against MVNU, winning the IU East Classic Title. The split of matches moves the Patriots to 8-2 overall.

The UC Women's Soccer team took to the road on Saturday as they traveled to Montreat, North Carolina to Montreat College, but would face the Bears of Truett McConnell University. UC would take to the field as they had tallied two straight shutout wins dating back to August 27th against Cincinnati Christian University. UC would once again show their defensive prowess as the Patriots would shutout the Bears by a score of 1-0, earning their 3rd consecutive shutout win. The victory moves UC to 3-2.

The UC Football Patriots took to the field for the first time this season on the road Saturday in McKenzie, Tennessee to take on the Wildcats of Bethel University (BU). The Wildcats would hold the lead for much of the game until UC would take a late 4th quarter lead, but it was a field goal with under two minutes to play that spelled trouble for UC as they would fall to Bethel by a final score of 34-32. The loss moves the Patriots to 1-1 on the season.

The UC Cross Country teams opened their 2016 seasons tonight at the Berea/ Centre College Cross Country Kick Off Classic. The Patriot ladies would participate in a 2 mile race followed by the men running a 5K event. Second year Head Coach Randy Greer was excited about the event, knowing the Patriots had a great chance at some high finishes. The women's team would come away with a third place finish of eight competing teams while the men finished second overall out of ten teams.

On August 30, 2016, University of the Cumberlands conferred 366 degrees.

On August 22, 2016, days before classes resumed at University of the Cumberlands, a group of freshmen came together to build a ramp for a woman living just outside Williamsburg with support from Dr. Christopher Leskiw and Mountain Outreach.

As the fall semester kicked into gear, the archery teams at University of the Cumberlands (UC) took a break from their practice routines to serve the local community.

The UC Women's Soccer team came into Tuesday night's local rivalry game against the Bulldogs of Union College with a chip on their shoulder. After falling to Union last season in a 2-1 overtime game at Barbourville, the Patriots were looking to make a statement against the Bulldogs. UC would find a goal early and would hold tight for a 1-0 shutout victory over Union. The win moves the Patriots to 2-2 on the year.

The UC Patriots earned a solid 23-17 victory over the #17 ranked Tigers of Campbellsville University last week. As UC continues their prep for the Wildcats of Bethel University this week, two Patriots have been honored with weekly awards from the Mid-South Conference (MSC) for their efforts in last week's win.

The UC Women's Soccer team hosted the Eagles of Cincinnati Christian University (CCU) under the lights for the first time at the UC Soccer Complex on Saturday, August 27th. The Patriots would control the possession for a large majority of the first half and would secure a goal that would stand the test of the match as UC would defeat CCU 1-0, earning their first win of the season. UC now holds a 1-2 record overall on the season.

On a historic night in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the UC Football Patriots opened their 2016 season under the lights on Thursday night against the NAIA #17 ranked Tigers of Campbellsville University (CU). The Patriots would fall behind early, but would show grit and determination as they would score 23 straight points to take the lead. CU would score again in the 4th, but the Pats would hold tight for the 23-17 victory. The win moves the Patriots to 1-0 on the season.

The UC Volleyball Patriots looked to continue their winning ways on Friday and Saturday as they would travel to Marietta, Georgia to take on the Running Eagles of Life University in Mid-South Conference (MSC) play. The Patriots begin the weekend strong and never look back, sweeping Life in the two matches and moving their record to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play.

The English Department at University of the Cumberlands presented the Critical Writing Award to Erin McMullen, a graduating senior from Paducah, Kentucky.

The English Department at University of the Cumberlands presented the Freshman Writing Award to Megan Jackson, a psychology major from Sevierville, Tennessee.

The English Department at University of the Cumberlands presented the Lovett Scholarship to Michael Prewitt of Williamsburg, Kentucky, and Sarah Rainous, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The English Department at University of the Cumberlands presented the Creative Writing Award to Katie Dunne, a junior from Chicago, Illinois.