McChurch, Wood earn Preseason All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University seniors Connor McChurch and Ryan Wood were both voted Third Team on the 20th Annual USA Football News Preseason All-American Teams as selected by coaches, sports information directors, certified players' agents, pro scouts, media and staff of USA Football News.
Siegel's Vasile inks with CU soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Barnegat, N.J., native Salvatore Vasile to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Vasile played his senior season at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro.
Bulldog soccer sign East Hickman's Rowe
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of East Hickman High School product Brandon Rowe to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Rowe becomes the eighth signee for the program for next season.
Susewind named CU women's assistant
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the hiring of former Belmont University player and coach Eric Susewind as a full-time assistant coach for the Bulldogs for the 2012 season.
Marcelo, Sanna ranked in final tennis poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo was ranked in singles and doubles and Evan Sanna was ranked in doubles in the final ITA Men’s Tennis rankings of the year announced this week by the national organization.
Agee voted Academic All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Allyson Agee was voted to the Second Team on the Capital One Academic All-America At-Large team on Monday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Sanna, Rodrigues earn Academic All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Evan Sanna was voted First Team and Pedro Rodrigues earned Third Team honors on the Capital One Academic All-America At-Large Team, as announced Monday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Softball inks Jamerson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of Antioch, Calif., native Devon Jamerson to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Jamerson is the fourth signee for the program for next season.
Soccer inks Prall, Tomlin
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Cookeville, Tenn., native Nick Prall and Jackson, Tenn., native Cooke Tomlin to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Prall and Tomlin are the sixth and seventh signees for next season for the Bulldogs.
Bulldogs finish year ranked 25th
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s golf team finished the year ranked 25th nationally in the NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Postseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Friday.
Williams, Thornton ink with CU soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signings of Gallatin native Ashton Williams and Independence High School product Kallee Thornton to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
DCA's Manning inks with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland wrestling program announced the signing of Donelson Christian Academy product Jamison Manning to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Manning is the seventh signee for the program for next season.
Men's tennis finishes season ranked 16th
LEBANON, Tenn. – After reaching the NAIA Championships for the second time since 2000, the Cumberland men’s tennis team finished the season ranked 16th in the NAIA Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Postseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced.
Bennett, Blackwood, Gray named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Victoria Bennett, Allison Blackwood and Caity Gray all earned Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors, as announced this week by the national office.
Rácz, Crotzer, Sanna earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete accolade
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Anita Rácz, Devin Crotzer and Evan Sanna were all named 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes as announced this week by the national office.
Riverdale's Kelley transferring to CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of Riverdale High School product Megan Kelley to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Kelley is the third signee for the program for next season.
Wrestling inks Sandefer, Gallegos
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland wrestling program announced the signings of Steven Sandefer and Joe Gallegos to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year over the weekend. Sandefer and Gallegos become the fifth and sixth signees for the program for next season.
White House's Hampton signs with men's soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of White House, Tenn., native Tyler Hampton to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Hampton becomes the fifth signee for the program for next season.
Marcelo voted Second Team All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo earned Second Team All-America honors, as announced this week by the NAIA. Players were selected by the All-America committee and the list of honorees includes 16 student-athletes on each of the First and Second teams, plus 18 Honorable Mentions.
Blackwood voted Academic All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Allison Blackwood was voted Second Team Capital One Academic All-American as a designated player, as announced Monday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Agee, Sanna, Rodrigues voted Academic All-District
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Allyson Agee, Pedro Rodrigues and Evan Sanna were all voted Capital One Academic All-District IV in the At-Large category of the College Division as announced this week by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Bulldogs ink transfer Veyna
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of Kalispell, Mont., native and University of Great Falls transfer Brittni Veyna to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Boston, Bell ink with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University wrestling program announced the signing of Hunters Lane High School products Trenton Bell and Kevin Boston to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Bell and Boston are the second and third signees for the Bulldogs for next season, joining Hodgenville, Ky., native Nick Paden.
McGinley, Agee named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s golfers Allyson Agee and K.C. McGinley were both named NAIA Daktronics National Scholar-Athletes on Thursday, as announced by the national office during the NAIA National Championships.
Bulldogs drop 5-0 decision to No. 1 Fresno Pacific
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped all three doubles matches and lost in straight sets at Nos. 5 and 6 singles, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs ended their season with a 5-0 loss to top-ranked Fresno Pacific in the Round of 16 at the 61st NAIA Men’s National Championships on Wednesday in Mobile, Ala.
Tennis advances to second round with 9-0 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the doubles matches, the final one in a tiebreaker, and then posted three quick singles victories, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs defeated No. 17 Warner University, 9-0, in the opening round of the 61st Annual NAIA Championships on Tuesday in Mobile, Ala.
Shelby inks with CU soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Fairview High School product Cameron Shelby to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Deering selected for Macon County Hall induction
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach and Lafayette native Dwayne Deering has been selected for induction into the Macon County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 2 at Red Boiling Springs High School.
Mugar inks with CU volleyball
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Glendale, Ariz., native Jami Mugar to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Cumberland signs Lebanon's Kendrick
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of former Lebanon High product Kalee Kendrick to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Nicola interviewed by Takedown Radio
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland wrestling assistant coach Andrew Nicola recently did an interview with Takedown Radio host and co-founder Scott Casber about his hiring with the Bulldogs. Listen here – http://takedownradio.com/articles/7843.
Bulldogs ink Eagleville's Barnes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Eagleville High School product Kelsie Barnes to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Softball signs Curran
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of lefthanded pitcher and Bradenton, Fla., native Caroline Curran to scholarship papers this week.
CU soccer announces 2012 schedules
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University soccer coaches Jeff Loucks and Gavin McKinney announced their 2012 schedules this week, which nine home matches for both the men and the women at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldogs face Warner in national tournament
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland will face 17th-ranked Warner University in the first round of the NAIA Men’s National Championships set for May 15-19 at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala.
Women's golf ranked 25th in final regular season poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 25th nationally in the fourth and final regular season 2012 NAIA Women's Golf Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced late last week.
Blackwood named Academic All-District
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Allison Blackwood was voted Capital One Academic All-District IV in the College Division as announced this week by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Blackwood will now enter the pool for Academic All-America honors to be announced May 21.
Softball season ends with loss to MMC
JACKSON, Tenn. – Chrissy Worth allowed one run on five hits and Samantha Queen went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored in Martin Methodist’s 6-0 victory over Cumberland in an elimination game here Thursday night at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex.
Late rally gives Union 2-1 victory
JACKSON, Tenn. – A ground ball by DeShuni Sanders in the bottom of the seventh got through the infield and into leftcenter, scoring a pair of runs and giving 13th-ranked Union a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Cumberland on Thursday here at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex.
Maynard tosses shutout in opener
JACKSON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard tossed a two-hit shutout and Caity Gray collected three hits and two RBIs in Cumberland's 7-0 victory over Blue Mountain in the TranSouth Championships here Wednesday night at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex.
Maynard, Blackwood earn First Team All-TSAC honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard and Allison Blackwood were each voted First Team All-TranSouth and Sydney Broderick and Emily Nicholson both earned Second Team honors in a vote of league coaches released Tuesday by the conference office.
Volleyball releases 2012 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering released his 2012 schedule this week, which includes nine home matches as well as two home tournaments starting August 31 and September 1 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Wilson Central's Netherton signs with CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Wilson Central High School product Cody Netherton to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Paden inks with wrestling program
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Hodgenville, Ky., native Nick Paden to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Paden is the first signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
Men's tennis remains 16th in rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s tennis team remained 16th nationally for the fourth straight ranking in the sixth edition of the NAIA Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday by the national office.
Baseball stays alive with 12-7 victory
JACKSON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored 12 runs in the first six innings and then held on for a 12-7 victory over 19th-ranked Freed-Hardeman in an elimination game here Tuesday in the TranSouth Championships.
Mandarino voted TranSouth Player of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Mike Mandarino was voted the TranSouth Conference Player of the Year and Sam Lind, Cory Urquhart, Chipper Smith and Cody Ferrell were all named Second Team All-TranSouth in a vote of league coaches released by the conference office.
Eight players named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eight Cumberland softball players were among 59 named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes this week by the conference office. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.00 grade-point-average on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the award.
Broderick earns TranSouth POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Sydney Broderick was named the TranSouth Conference Softball Player of the Week on Monday after helping the Bulldogs to a pair of victories in its only contests last week.
Bulldogs fall 4-2 in tourney opener
JACKSON, Tenn. – Sam Lind hit a pair of solo homers for Cumberland but Danny Grimm was 4-for-4 with three runs scored and Will Irvin tossed a complete game in a 4-2 Union victory in the opening round of the TranSouth Championships here Monday at Fesmire Field.
CU drops 5-0 decision to Xavier
NORCROSS, Ga. – Cumberland lost of pair of doubles matches 8-6 and then dropped the first two completed singles outings, losing 5-0 to eighth-ranked Xavier [LA] University in the finals of the NAIA Qualifying Tournament here Saturday afternoon at The Racquet Club of the South.
Bulldogs fall in tourney semifinals
NORCROSS, Ga. – Cumberland lost the No. 2 doubles match late and was unable to stave off defeat in singles, falling 5-0 to 17th-ranked Martin Methodist in the semifinals of the NAIA Qualifying Tournament here Saturday at The Racquet Club of the South.
Bulldogs reach finals with 5-0 victory
NORCROSS, Ga. – Cumberland won both contested singles matches and Na’im Azhar finished off the match with a straight-set victory in singles in the 16th-ranked Bulldogs 5-0 win over SCAD-Atlanta in the NAIA Qualifying Tournament here at The Racquet Club of the South.
Baseball comes back for 9-7 win
LEBANON , Tenn. – Tyler Wheeler hit a game-tying grand slam and added another RBI and Cory Urquhart’s solo homer to leadoff the eighth put Cumberland ahead for good in a 9-7 victory over 19th-ranked Freed-Hardeman on Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Azhar, Rodrigues finish off 5-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the doubles matches and Na’im Azhar and Pedro Rodrigues recorded singles win, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs defeated Reinhardt University, 5-0, in men’s tennis action at the NAIA Qualifying Tournament at The Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, Ga.
CU opens qualifying tourney with 6-0 triumph
NORCROSS, Ga. – Cumberland won both contested doubles matches and Tais Lacerda Bezerra and Anita Rácz posted wins in singles, giving the Bulldogs a 6-0 victory against SCAD-Atlanta in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Qualifying Tournament here Friday at The Racquet Club of the South.
Twenty baseball players named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – The TranSouth Conference named 105 baseball players Scholar-Athletes this week in advance of next week conference championships, including 20 Cumberland student-athletes, the most of any school in the league.
Homers help CU split with FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mike Mandarino, Richie Seaton and Nick Sydnor all homered and Devin Stovall posted a victory on the mound in Cumberland's doubleheader split against 19th-ranked Freed-Hardeman on Thursday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Seven tennis players named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Seven Cumberland tennis players were named TranSouth Conference Scholar-Athletes by the conference office this week in advance of the NAIA Qualifying Tournament that begins Friday in Norcross, Ga.
Gizdić, Lacerda Bezerra earn All-TranSouth honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Alena Gizdić was voted All-TranSouth Conference in singles and Gizdić and Tais Lacerda Bezerra were named All-Conference in doubles in a vote of league coaches this week before the NAIA Qualifying Tournament.
Marcelo voted POY, McCormick COY by TranSouth
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Player of the Week and CU’s Bill McCormick earned Coach of the Year honors in a vote of league coaches this week before the NAIA Qualifying Tournament.
Garrett, Thomas earn All-TranSouth accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Austin Garrett and Dustin Thomas both earned All-TranSouth Conference honors by finishing in the top six plus ties, as announced at the conclusion of the conference tournament on Tuesday.
Four Bulldogs earn All-TSAC honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge won individual medalist honors and Allyson Agee, Kayla Smith and Lindsey Taylor earned All-Conference honors. Legge was voted Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year and Scott Wilkerson was named Coach of the Year, as announced late Tuesday.
Rain cancels women's match tied at two
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped two doubles matches but Alena Gizdić posted a singles win at No. 2 before a second rain delay canceled Tuesday’s match against 19th-ranked Campbellsville University at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Men's tennis battles rain, posts 6-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the doubles matches and Na’im Azhar posted the deciding singles victory, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs battled through a pair of rain delays for a 6-0 victory over Campbellsville University in men’s tennis action Tuesday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Garrett's 73 leads CU in final round
ATHENS, Ala. – Sophomore Austin Garrett recorded three birdies and shot a one-over par 73, finishing fourth and leading the Cumberland men’s golf team on Tuesday in the final round of the TranSouth Championships here at Canebrake Golf Club. CU finished fourth in the team standings among the eight teams in the tournament.
Legge wins medalist honors, CU wins team title
ATHENS, Ala. – Freshman Katie Legge fired a second-round 73, winning low medalist honors with the low score of the tournament and helping Cumberland claim its first-ever conference title on Tuesday at the TranSouth Championships here at Canebrake Golf Club.
Gizdić named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Alena Gizdić was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after winning both singles and one doubles match last week against Bethel University and 17th-ranked Martin Methodist.
Marcelo garners POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after helping the Bulldogs to conference victories over Bethel University and 19th-ranked Martin Methodist.
Evans shoots 73, CU still fourth after second round
ATHENS, Ala. – Caleb Evans carded a one-over par 73 in the second round and Austin Garrett shot 76, but Cumberland was unable to make up any ground and stands fourth after 36 holes on Monday in the TranSouth Championships here at Canebrake Golf Club.
Agee leads women with first-round 83
ATHENS, Ala. – Allyson Agee carded a first-round 83 despite a nine on the ninth hole and Lindsey Taylor and Katie Legge each posted an 85 on a cold and extremely windy opening round to the TranSouth Championships on Monday at Canebrake Golf Club.
CU wins twice in regular season finale
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard gave up two runs in 13 innings of work and Sydney Broderick collected five hits with two home runs and had five RBIs in the doubleheader, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader, 8-2 and 6-1, against Mid-Continent on Monday in Mayfield, Ky.
Thomas, Garrett lead golf in first round
ATHENS, Ala. – Dustin Thomas posted a three-over par 75 and Austin Garrett shot 77, but Cumberland struggled otherwise on a cold, blustery and windy day here at Canebrake Golf Club.
Baseball summer camp dates set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host four summer baseball camps in June, all on campus at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium and the Benton Jennings Indoor Facility.
Big innings help CU win finale, 10-6
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antonio Butler collected four hits, Richie Seaton added three and Sam Lind drove in three runs, as Cumberland scored five times in the sixth inning to win the final game of the series against Trevecca Nazarene, 10-6, on Saturday at Jackson Field in Nashville, Tenn.
Nine golfers named Tran-South Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nine Cumberland golfers were named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes this week in advance of the conference championships. To be eligible, student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.00 GPA.
Women's tennis drops 7-2 decision at MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Alena Gizdić and Anita Rácz each won singles matches, but Martin Methodist claimed all three doubles wins and a pair of singles victories in three sets in a 7-2 win over Cumberland in women’s tennis action late Friday in Pulaski, Tenn.
CU wins at MMC, claims conference title
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland lost a pair of doubles matches but the 16th-ranked Bulldogs rebounded with five singles victories and defeated 19th-ranked Martin Methodist, 6-3, in men’s tennis action late Friday in Pulaski, Tenn.
Foster's single helps CU split at TNU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ben Foster’s RBI single in the seventh inning provided the winning run and Cody Ferrell worked out of a jam for the win, as Cumberland split a doubleheader Friday against Trevecca Nazarene at Jackson Field in Nashville, Tenn.
Softball loses two more close games
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland managed only seven hits in a doubleheader for the second day in a row and Blue Mountain plated five unearned runs in the two games, sweeping the Bulldogs, 3-2 and 3-1, on Friday in New Albany, Miss.
Bulldogs fall twice at FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th to win the opener and Kamara Trice tossed a two-hitter in the second game in the Lions doubleheader sweep over Cumberland, 4-3 and 5-1, on Thursday in Henderson, Tenn.
Forecast alters weekend schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Forecasted rain on Saturday has reconfigured this weekend’s baseball series between Cumberland and Trevecca Nazarene at Jackson Field in Nashville. The teams will play a doubleheader Friday starting at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday’s single game will be played whenever weather permits.
CU posts 8-1 win over Wildcats
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the doubles matches and won four singles outings in straight sets, defeating Bethel University, 8-1, in women’s tennis action Wednesday in McKenzie, Tenn.
Bulldogs claim 7-2 win at Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Bethel University won two of the three doubles matches, but 16th-ranked Cumberland rebounded by sweeping the singles outings en route to 7-2 victory over the Wildcats on Wednesday in McKenzie, Tenn.
Former Bulldog Martinez begins season in Triple-A
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland baseball player Luis Martinez has started the 2012 season in the Texas Rangers organization at Triple-A Round Rock [TX] in the Pacific Coast League. Martinez became the first former Bulldog to reach the Major Leagues last season with the San Diego Padres.
Upton, Sweat, Ayodeji set for Music City All-Star Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s basketball players Michael Sweat, Kyle Upton and Andrew Ayodeji will participate in the 5th Annual Music City All-Star Classic set for Saturday, April 28 at Belmont University’s Curb Events Center.
Men’s tennis garners team, individual rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s tennis team remained 16th nationally in the NAIA Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday, while Antonio Manuel Marcelo is ranked in singles and Marcelo and Evan Sanna garnered a national doubles ranking, also announced Tuesday by the ITA.
Errors send CU to 9-2 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sam Lind and Nick Sydnor each homered, but five errors doomed Cumberland in a 9-2 loss Tuesday against Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky.
Rain cancels contest with Tech
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s softball game against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday was canceled in the second inning with the Golden Eagles leading 2-0 because of persistent rain in the area. The game will not be madeup.
Stovall named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Devin Stovall was named the TranSouth Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday after tossing a two-hit shutout against Blue Mountain College on Saturday and posting a save in another appearance last week.
Marcelo earns second TranSouth POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week on Monday after winning all four of his matches last week against nationally-ranked Lindsey Wilson and Lee University.
Bulldogs sweep BMC, 7-2 and 8-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Devin Stovall tossed a two-hit shutout, Josh McGee posted three hits and four RBIs and Antonio Butler added three hits and three runs scored in Cumberland’s sweep against Blue Mountain, 7-2 and 8-0, on Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Softball falls twice at No. 11 Union
LEBANON, Tenn. – Union University scored three times in the sixth to take the opener and plated a single run in the fifth to win the second game, as 11th-ranked Union swept a doubleheader, 5-3 and 3-2, over Cumberland in softball action Saturday in Jackson, Tenn.
CU wins 9-0 at No. 18 Lee
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the singles and doubles matches at 18th-ranked Lee University on Friday, winning four tiebreakers and a three-setter along the way in the 16th-ranked Bulldogs 9-0 victory in Cleveland, Tenn.
Bulldogs fall at 17th-ranked Lee
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lee University swept the doubles matches and won five singles outings in straight sets in the 17th-ranked Flames 8-1 over Cumberland in women’s tennis action Friday in Cleveland, Tenn.
Baseball pounds Blue Mountain, 18-3
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Ferrell and Sam Lind each homered, Mike Mandarino collected three hits and four RBIs and Cory Urquhart scored five times in Cumberland’s 18-3 victory in seven innings over Blue Mountain College on Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Legge named TranSouth POW for third time
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland freshman Katie Legge earned her third TranSouth Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor on Wednesday after tying for low medalist honors at last Friday’s dual match against Martin Methodist.
Neal's complete-game effort spoiled at LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Logan Neal tossed a complete game, scattering 10 hits and giving up just two earned runs, but two costly errors led to three runs in the first inning and Cumberland stranded 11 baserunners in a 5-1 loss to 13th-ranked Lindsey Wilson Tuesday night in Columbia, Ky.
Three homers help CU sweep at Bethel
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Courtney White hit the game-winning homer in the first game and Caity Gray and Sarah Murray each homered to put Cumberland ahead in the second game of a doubleheader sweep, 3-2 and 7-3, here against Bethel Wednesday at Lady Wildcat Field.
Bulldogs suffer first loss at LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won matches at No. 1 singles and doubles, but the 16th-ranked Bulldogs were unable to garner any more victories in a 7-2 loss at 12th-ranked Lindsey Wilson in men’s tennis action Tuesday at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex in Columbia, Ky.
Women's tennis falls at No. 12 Lindsey Wilson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lindsey Wilson swept all three doubles and all six singles matches in the 12th-ranked Blue Raiders 9-0 victory over Cumberland in women’s tennis action Tuesday at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex in Columbia, Ky.
CU splits with Indiana-Southeast
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mike Mandarino and Cody Ferrell each homered and Cumberland scored three times in the sixth to win the opener, 9-6, but Indiana-Southeast pounded out 17 hits in an 11-2 victory in the second game on Tuesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Gizdić named women's tennis POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland freshman Alena Gizdić was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after posting four victories and helping to Bulldogs to team wins over Georgetown College and the University of the Cumberlands.
Burgos earns TranSouth POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Andres Burgos was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after winning two singles and two doubles matches and helping the Bulldogs stay undefeated in 2011-12.
Men's tennis sweeps Western Kentucky
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the doubles points and all six singles matches in straight sets, running its record to 11-0 this year with a 9-0 victory Monday over Western Kentucky at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Long-ball helps CU split with MCU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Megan Lavery, Emily Nicholson and Courtney White each belted three-run homers, but Mid-Continent’s Lacee Underwood collected three hits and three RBIs and Cumberland split a doubleheader with the Cougars on Monday at the CU Softball Field.
Bulldogs sweep Bryan College
LEBANON, Tenn. – Chipper Smith tossed a three-hit shutout in the opener and Mike Mandarino struck out a career-high 11 in the second game in Cumberland’s doubleheader sweep, 5-0 and 6-1, against Bryan College Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Field.
Brewer leads CU in tri-match
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Zach Brewer posted an even-par 72 and four Cumberland golfers shot 76 or better and the Bulldogs won a tri-match against Martin Methodist and Union University on Friday at The Legacy in Springfield, Tenn.
Smith, Legge take medalist honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Kayla Smith and freshman Katie Legge each carded a four-over par 76, leading Cumberland to a dual match victory over Martin Methodist on Friday at The Legacy in Springfield, Tenn.
Wilson's singles win gives CU 5-4 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted a pair of doubles victories and freshman Abby Wilson won the deciding match in three sets in singles, helping Cumberland to a 5-4 victory Friday over the University of the Cumberlands at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
CU remains unbeaten with 8-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped the No. 1 singles match but otherwise won the other eight outings, running its record to 10-0 this season with an 8-1 victory over the University of the Cumberlands on Friday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Bulldogs continue spring practice with record 110 players
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland started spring football practice last week with more than 100 players on campus for drills, a record number under head coach Dewayne Alexander, who enters his seventh seasons with the Bulldogs in 2012.
Rain halts doubleheader with Trevecca
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland and Trevecca Nazarene were tied at two heading to the top of the ninth inning when the game was halted by lightning and eventually canceled for the rest of the day on Thursday afternoon at the CU Softball Field.
Ben Miller earns 2012 Lindsey Donnell Award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior football player Ben Miller is this year’s recipient of the Lindsey Donnell Award presented annually to a Bulldog student-athlete who excels in both academics and athletics. The award is given in honor of Lindsey Donnell, a former Little All-American and former professor at CU.
Women's hoops inks Macon County's Coley
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s basketball coach Jeremy Lewis announced the signing of Macon County product Calamity Jane Coley to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Coley is the third signee for next season for the Bulldogs.
Tennis match at Bethel canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s tennis match against Bethel University scheduled for Thursday in McKenzie has been canceled because of forecasted inclement weather in the area. No makeup date has been scheduled at this time.
Baseball game canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball game Wednesday at Georgetown College has been canceled because of inclement weather in the area. No makeup date has set been for the contest between the Bulldogs and 21st-ranked Tigers.
Bulldogs stay undefeated with 9-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s 16th-ranked men’s tennis team posted its sixth shutout of the year on Tuesday, winning 9-0 at Georgetown College.
Women win at Georgetown, 8-1
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all six singles matches and a pair of doubles outings, posting its third straight victory with a 8-1 win over Georgetown College in women’s tennis action Tuesday in Georgetown, Ky.
Home runs sink Bulldogs against Lee, 6-3
LEBANON, Tenn. – Corey Davis hit a three-run homer in the first and a two-run shot in the third and six Lee University hurlers limited Cumberland to just five hits, as the No. 1-ranked Flames won 6-3 on Tuesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
CU splits with Blue Mountain
LEBANON, Tenn. – Megan Lavery finished with six hits and Allison Blackwood allowed one run in seven-plus innings of work, as Cumberland split a doubleheader against Blue Mountain College, losing 8-7 and winning 7-1 on Tuesday at the CU Softball Field.
Men's soccer signs Mt. Juliet native Woodfin
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of former Mt. Juliet product Austin Woodfin to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Wrestling hires assistant Nicola
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University announced the hiring of Andrew Nicola as an assistant wrestling coach for the Bulldogs effective immediately. Nicola begins work on April 9.
Frazier re-signs with Evansville for 2012
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland All-American and current graduate assistant Troy Frazier has been re-signed for the 2012 season by the Evansville Otters in the independent Frontier League, as announced by the club this week.
College basketball today: Does bigger, badder mean better?
When Nashville first played host to NCAA Tournament games almost four decades ago, dunking the basketball was illegal, 3-point shots were nonexistent and the entire March Madness field consisted of 25 teams. To say men’s college basketball has changed over the years would be a vast understatement.
Soccer hosts youth clinics
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer program hosted clinics on March 19 and 26 at Mundy Park in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., with more than 70 youth players attending both sessions that included CU head coach Gavin McKinney as well as Bulldog men’s and women’s players as instructors.
Softball swept by Davenport
LEBANON, Tenn. – Paige Sant’Angelo collected five hits in the doubleheader and Davenport University drove in runs when it had opportunities, winning 4-1 and 6-3 over Cumberland on Sunday at the CU Softball Field.
Men's tennis defeats UAH again
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted victories in all three doubles matches, one in a tiebreaker, and then claimed four straight-set wins in singles, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs recorded an 8-1 win over Alabama-Huntsville on Saturday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Bulldogs pull out 5-4 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won the top two doubles matches and the top three singles outings and went on to defeat Alabama-Huntsville, 5-4, in women’s tennis action Saturday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Big innings give Union sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Big innings in both games were the difference, as 11th-ranked Union scored multiple runs twice in the opener and six runs in an inning in the second game, defeating Cumberland 5-0 and 7-3 in a doubleheader Saturday at the CU Softball Field.
Miscues cost CU in 4-3 loss
JACKSON, Tenn. – Doug Joyce’s sacrifice fly plated an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth after Cumberland tied the game in the top of the inning and Union University won the rubber game of the series, 4-3, here Saturday at Fesmire Field.
Women's golf ranked 24th nationally
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s golf team is ranked 24th nationally in this week’s NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the first-ever national ranking for the program, as announced by the national office on Friday.
Ferrell's three RBIs help CU salvage split
JACKSON, Tenn. – Cody Ferrell drove in three runs and Brodie Ross collected two hits and scored twice in Cumberland’s 7-3 victory over Union University on Friday at Fesmire Field. CU dropped the opener, 1-0, in eight innings on a bloop single by Brett Pawlan.
Friday baseball game times changed again
JACKSON, Tenn. - Cumberland's baseball games Friday at Union University have been changed for the second time this week. The Bulldogs will play a doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. on Friday against Union, one hour later than originally scheduled earlier this week.
Baseball comes back for 10-8 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nick Sydnor’s three-run homer in the fifth capped nine runs in two innings and Cumberland used eight pitchers, holding off seventh-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan, 10-8, on Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Bulldogs split twinbill with MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard posted her third shutout of the season and Cumberland split a weird doubleheader, losing 15-3 in the opener and winning 9-0 in the second game on Wednesday against Martin Methodist at the CU Softball Field.
CU places fourth, Vaughn fifth at Old Hickory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Austin Garrett carded a one-over par 72 and Paul Vaughan, Caleb Evans and Zach Brewer all shot two-over 73, as Cumberland finished fifth and Vaughan placed fifth individually at the Trevecca Spring Invitational at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Rodrigues named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Pedro Rodrigues was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after helping the Bulldogs to a pair of victories, including one against conference rival and 20th-ranked Martin Methodist.
Vaughan, Bulldogs lead at TNU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Paul Vaughan shot an opening round 68 and is tied for the individual lead and Cumberland has a one-stroke advantage as a team after Monday’s first round at the Trevecca Spring Invitational at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Blackwood, Maynard earn POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Allison Blackwood and Courtney Maynard were named the TranSouth Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, on Monday after helping the Bulldogs to a 4-2 record last week.
Bulldogs stay perfect
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all three doubles and all six singles matches, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs stayed perfect this season with a 9-0 victory Sunday over Bethel University at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Women's tennis posts first victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all three doubles matches and all six singles outings, posting its first victory of the year with a 9-0 triumph over Bethel University on Sunday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Bethel sweeps Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mistakes and missed opportunities were the name of the game, as the game-winning runs in both games were unearned in Bethel University’s doubleheader sweep, 9-8 and 5-4, over seventh-ranked Cumberland on Sunday at Ernest L. Stockton Field.
Bethel wins opener, 6-2
LEBANON, Tenn. – Chase Pilkenton’s three-run homer in the sixth inning put Bethel ahead for good and seventh-ranked Cumberland stranded six baserunners in the final three innings in a 6-2 loss Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Blackwood's single gives CU split with FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Allison Blackwood’s RBI single in the eighth gave Cumberland a 3-2 victory in the second game of the doubleheader Saturday against Freed-Hardeman. CU dropped the first game, 5-1, a contest that included an almost two-hour rain delay.
Cowan, Sweat voted Honorable Mention All-America
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Michael Sweat and Casie Cowan both earned NAIA Honorable Mention All-America honors, as announced by the national office this week at the conclusion of the Men’s and Women’s Division I National Championships.
Bulldogs sign Stas
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Griffith, Ind., native Jessica Stas to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Stas is the fifth signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
Tennis matches rescheduled for Sunday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s tennis matches against Bethel University have been rescheduled for Sunday at Noon at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus because of inclement weather forecasted for Thursday afternoon in the Lebanon area.
Baseball series against Bethel moved
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball series against Bethel University has been moved to Saturday and Sunday before of forecasted inclement weather in the area on Friday. Saturday’s doubleheader will start at Noon and Sunday’s single game is set for 1 p.m. at this time.
Softball falls short in second game, splits at TNU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Nicholson hit a three-run homer in the top of the seventh, but Trevecca Nazarene scored three times in the bottom of the inning to salvage a doubleheader split against Cumberland on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn.
Georgetown pounds CU, 18-8
LEBANON, Tenn. – David Higuera collected three hits and six RBIs and Brian Smith drove in five runs, as Georgetown College pounded out 22 hits in defeating seventh-ranked Cumberland, 18-8, in eight innings Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Bulldogs defeat No. 20 Martin Methodist
LEBANON, Tenn. – Newly-minted 16th-ranked Cumberland lost a pair of doubles matches but won all six singles outings, defeating 20th-ranked Martin Methodist, 7-2, in men’s tennis action Tuesday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Women's tennis falls to MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won one doubles and one singles match, lost another singles match in the third set and another in a tiebreaker, dropping a 7-2 decision to 18th-ranked Martin Methodist in women’s tennis action Tuesday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Thomas, Smith earn TranSouth POW accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Dustin Thomas and Kayla Smith were named the TranSouth Conference Men’s and Women’s Golfers of the Week on Tuesday after their performances at the CBU Spring Invitational.
Ferrell caps 7-run ninth inning with 2-run single
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Ferrell’s two-run single capped a seven-run bottom of the ninth inning in seventh-ranked Cumberland's first come-from-behind win of the season in a 9-8 victory over Campbellsville University Tuesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field.
Gonzalez named NAIA Scholar-Athlete
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Tamara Gonzalez was named a Daktronics NAIA National Scholar-Athlete this week, as announced by the national office. Student-athletes must be a junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.50 or above grade-point-average to be eligible for the award.
Softball wins both games, 4-1
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sydney Broderick recorded two hits in both games and Courtney Maynard and Allison Blackwood combined to allow one run in 12 innings in Cumberland’s doubleheader sweep against Bethel, winning both games 4-1 on Monday at the CU Softball Field.
CU sweeps Lyon, 6-1 and 9-2
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard and Allison Blackwood each tossed complete games, Blackwood accounted for four hits and Emily Nicholson hit a three-run homer in Cumberland’s doubleheader sweep, 6-1 and 9-2, against Lyon College Sunday at the CU Softball Field.
CU salvages final game at MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Ferrell collected two hits and two RBIs and Mike Mandarino tossed a complete game for the victory in Cumberland's 7-5 victory in the second game Saturday against Martin Methodist at Sam Davis Park in Pulaski, Tenn.
Big inning sends CU to 7-5 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rob Holley collected three hits and Nick Flanagan hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in a five-run seventh inning, giving Martin Methodist a 7-5 victory over seventh-ranked Cumberland in the first of three games Friday night at Sam Davis Park.
Friday tennis matches canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s tennis matches scheduled for Friday against Tennessee Wesleyan have been canceled because of inclement weather in the area. No makeup date has been set at this time.
Baseball earns split with MBU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nick Sydnor hit a two-run homer and Christian Jennings tossed 3.2 innings of relief to pick up the victory, as seventh-ranked Cumberland salvaged a split with a 6-4 victory over 15th-ranked Missouri Baptist on Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Thomas, Garrett lead CU at Christian Brothers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Dustin Thomas placed second and sophomore Austin Garrett tied for third, leading the Cumberland men’s golf team to a third-place finish among 11 teams Tuesday at the Christian Brothers Spring Invitational at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Bartlett, Tenn.
Smith ties for third, CU wins for fifth time
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kayla Smith finished third and Lindsey Taylor and Allyson Agee both tied for fifth, leading four Cumberland players in the Top 10 and the Bulldogs to their fifth team victory of the season Tuesday at the Christian Brothers Spring Invitational at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Bartlett, Tenn.
Bulldogs split at Martin Methodist
LEBANON, Tenn. – Allison Blackwood and Sydney Broderick each collected three hits and three RBIs and Cumberland split a doubleheader at Martin Methodist, winning 5-4 and losing 9-5 on Wednesday in Pulaski, Tenn.
Stovall's outing wasted in 3-0 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Devin Stovall struck out 11 in six innings of work, but seventh-ranked Cumberland managed just five hits and stranded 10 runners in a 3-0 loss to 15th-ranked Missouri Baptist on Tuesday night at Veterans Field.
Marcelo earns TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manual Marcelo was named the TranSouth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after leading the Bulldogs to a pair of victories over teams ranked in the Top 20 last week during a trip to Florida for Spring Break.
Mandarino named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Mike Mandarino was named the TranSouth Conference Player of the Week after batting .400 over eight games with four home runs and 12 RBIs and helping the Bulldogs to a weekend sweep against Lyon College.
CU sweeps Lyon behind Mandarino's three homers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mike Mandarino belted three home runs, part of six round-trippers for Cumberland, and the Bulldogs finished off a weekend sweep against Lyon College with a 13-3 victory in seven innings Sunday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Softball sweeps Brescia
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sarah Murray collected four hits in the doubleheader and Courtney Maynard tossed her second complete-game shutout of the year in Cumberland’s sweep against Brescia University, 2-0 and 6-0, Sunday at the CU Softball Field.
Lind drives in both runs in 1-0 wins
LEBANON, Tenn. – Keith Kirby and Mike Mandarino each tossed complete-game shutouts and Sam Lind drove in the only runs in both games, as seventh-ranked Cumberland swept a pair of 1-0 decisions against Lyon College Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Bulldogs drop 5-4 decision to end trip
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won the top three singles matches and four altogether but dropped a 5-4 decision Thursday against Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla.
CU hires Allen as wrestling coach
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the hiring of former CU graduate assistant Todd Allen as the wrestling head coach effective immediately.
Bulldogs win another over ranked foe
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all six singles matches and a pair of doubles outings, winning its second straight match over a ranked opponent with an 8-1 victory against Webber International on Wednesday in Babson Park, Fla.
CU loses at No. 23 Webber
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland lost all three doubles matches and all six singles outings, falling to 23rd-ranked Webber International in women’s tennis action Wednesday in Babson Park, Fla.
Bulldogs ends road trip with two wins
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored eight runs in the first four innings and Cody Ferrell worked into the seventh inning in an 8-3 win Wednesday night over No. 5 Embry-Riddle. CU also defeated Aquinas College, 2-1, earlier in the day behind six-plus innings from Mitch Rainer.
Blackwood, Maynard named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball players Allison Blackwood and Courtney Maynard were named the TranSouth Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, after the Bulldogs won 3-of-4 games, including a doubleheader sweep at Lyon College.
Legge finishes sixth with second straight 83
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Katie Legge shot her second straight 83 on Tuesday, finishing sixth overall and leading the Cumberland women’s golf team to a third-place finish at the 2nd Annual Warner Invitational at River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park, Fla.
Errors send CU to 10-6 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored four runs in the top of the first but errors allowed fifth-ranked Embry-Riddle to plate seven unearned runs en route to a 10-6 victory over the No. 7 Bulldogs on Tuesday night in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Tennis defeats No. 16 Warner, 9-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all three doubles matches and all six singles outings, defeating 16th-ranked Warner University in men’s tennis action Tuesday in Winter Haven, Fla.
Schaub earns TranSouth POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Courtney Schaub was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after recording singles and doubles wins on Sunday in CU’s match at Eckerd College in St. Augustine, Fla.
Thomas shoots 69 in opening round
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Dustin Thomas shot an opening-round 69 to lead by one shot but fell back during Monday’s second round and is 16th at the 2nd Annual Warner Invitational at River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park, Fla. Junior Caleb Evans leads Cumberland in 13th place heading into Tuesday’s final round.
Smith, Legge lead CU at Warner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Kayla Smith carded an 81 and freshman Katie Smith posted an 83, leading the Cumberland women’s golf team on Monday at the 2nd Annual Warner Invitational at River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park, Fla.
Shoultz named NAIA Scholar-Athlete
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Andy Shoultz was one of 23 wrestlers named 2012 Daktronics National Scholar-Athletes, as announced over the weekend by the national office.
Baseball splits two games in Florida
LEBANON, Tenn. – Logan Neal tossed a complete game in the opener and Mike Mandarino collected four hits and four RBIs, as Cumberland defeated Bellevue University, 10-2, before dropping an 8-5 decision to No. 5 Embry-Riddle on Monday in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Bulldogs fall 5-4 at Eckerd
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted one double victory and won the top three singles positions, but Eckerd University pulled out a 5-4 win in women’s tennis action Sunday in St. Petersburg, Fla.
CU claims 9-0 win to start Spring Break
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University swept all three doubles matches and all six singles outings, defeating Eckerd University, 9-0, in men’s tennis action Sunday at Turley Athletic Complex in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Bulldogs sweep at Lyon
LEBANON, Tenn. – Allison Blackwood and Kaleigh Pearce each collected five hits and a home run and Courtney Maynard posted her seven straight victory in the circle in Cumberland’s doubleheader sweep at Lyon College on Saturday, 10-0 and 15-11, in Batesville, Ark.
CU falls to Mid-Continent again, 76-70
MAYFIELD, Ky. – Five players scored in double figures and Mid-Continent seemed to come up with every rebound and loose ball and held off Cumberland, 76-70, in the semifinals of the TranSouth Men’s Basketball Championships here Saturday night.
Hunt, Gonzalez end runs at NAIA
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Gonzalez and Zeke Hunt both lost in the wrestleback of their respective weight classes, ending Cumberland’s run at the NAIA National Championships late Friday in Des Moines, Iowa.
Gonzalez, Hunt stay alive in Des Moines
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Gonzalez and Zeke Hunt both posted a pair of victories in the wrestleback, keeping their hopes alive of earning All-America honors to lead Cumberland at the NAIA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mandarino hits two homers, tosses six innings in victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mike Mandarino homered twice and drove in three runs and Cory Urquhart went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBIs in seventh-ranked Cumberland’s 11-1 victory in seven innings over Mid-Continent on Friday at Elam Stadium in Union City, Tenn.
CU splits conference opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Chipper Smith allowed one run in six innings and Sam Lind, Mike Mandarino and Brodie Ross each collected two hits in a 4-1 victory, but Cumberland had just four hits in a 1-0 loss against Mid-Continent on Thursday in Union City, Tenn.
Bulldogs survive against Bethel, 64-59
LEBANON, Tenn. – Charles Stewart scored 13 points off the bench and Cumberland hit 8-of-10 free throws in the final minute to seal a 64-59 victory over Bethel University in the quarterfinals of the TranSouth Championships Thursday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Four grapplers win opening matches
LEBANON, Tenn. – Matt Scheve, Michael Gonzalez, Zeke Hunt and Scott Stewart each won first round matches on Friday, leading the Cumberland wrestlers at the 2012 NAIA National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. All eight of CU’s participants will take part in Thursday’s night session starting at 6:30 p.m.
Maynard wins again in CU split
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard picked up her sixth victory, striking out 10, and Allison Blackwood and Sarah Murray each posted two hits and one RBI in Cumberland’s doubleheader split against St. Catharine College Thursday at the CU Softball Field.
Smith named TranSouth POW again
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Chipper Smith was named the TranSouth Conference Pitcher of the Week after tossing a seven-inning no-hitter last weekend against Point Park University.
Weekend baseball games moved
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball series this weekend has been moved to Thursday and Friday because of forecasted inclement weather, mostly on Friday, and CU’s scheduled games next week in Florida during Spring Break.
Bulldogs' season ends with 64-58 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Martin Methodist used an 18-2 spurt late in the game to take the lead and sealed the victory at the foul line, defeating Cumberland, 64-58, in the quarterfinals of the TranSouth Women’s Championships Tuesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Lind's two homers not enough
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Boix hit a grand slam in the second inning and a three-run shot in the fourth, driving in seven runs and leading 18th-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan to a 14-9 victory over seventh-ranked Cumberland on a windy day in Athens, Tenn.
Cowan, Ryan, Atkinson voted All-TranSouth
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Casie Cowan earned First Team All-TranSouth Conference honors and Simone Ryan and Courtney Atkinson were both voted Second Team in a poll of league coaches announced Monday.
Sweat, Brinkley earn All-TranSouth honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Michael Sweat was voted First Team All-TranSouth and Lamar Brinkley earned Second Team honors in a vote of league coaches released this week by the conference office.
Ticket prices set for conference tourney games
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University has set ticket prices for this week’s TranSouth Championships basketball games at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center, which includes contests on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.
Baseball game moved to Tuesday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Because of forecasted inclement weather, Cumberland’s baseball game at Tennessee Wesleyan has been moved to Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Athens, Tenn.
CU sweeps Covenant
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored two runs with four straight hits to win the opener and Courtney Maynard picked up her fifth victory in the second game in Cumberland’s sweep of Covenant College on Saturday, 6-5 and 6-2, at the CU Softball Field.
Smith tosses no-hitter in CU split
LEBANON, Tenn. – Chipper Smith tossed the program’s first no-hitter since 2004, striking out 14 batters and helping seventh-ranked Cumberland to a doubleheader split against Point Park University on Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Bulldogs go ice cold in second half in 61-51 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mid-Continent shot 70 percent from the field in the second half, overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit and defeating Cumberland, 61-51, on Senior Day in men’s basketball action Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Blue's career-high 13 leads CU over Cougars
LEBANON, Tenn. – Simone Ryan scored 17 points and Cumberland used a 12-2 run to start the second half to break open a close game, defeating Mid-Continent, 57-41, on Senior Day in women’s basketball action Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Big innings give Bulldogs win in opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored seven runs in the sixth inning to win the opener, 12-5, but Katie Smth’s two-run homer in the eighth inning gave Indiana Wesleyan a 4-3 win in the second game on a cold and windy Friday at the CU Softball Field.
Women's tennis falls at Sewanee
LEBANON, Tenn. – The University of the South swept all three doubles and all six singles matches, defeated Cumberland, 9-0, in women’s tennis action Thursday in Sewanee, Tenn.
Eight wrestlers qualify for national tournament
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eight Cumberland wrestlers, including Eddie Ortiz, Matt Scheve, Michael Gonzalez, Jake Shirley, Zeke Hunt, Nick Sasfy, Cody Linton and Scott Stewart, have all qualified and been selected to participate in the 55th Annual NAIA Championships set for March 1-3 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Fanshawe inks professional contract
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland University catcher David Fanshawe has signed a professional contract with the Schaumburg Boomers in the Frontier League for the 2012 season.
Broderick, Maynard earn TranSouth POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Sydney Broderick and Courtney Maynard were named the TranSouth Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, on Tuesday after helping the Bulldogs win 3-of-4 games during their first week of competition.
Bulldogs win season opener, 9-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the singles and doubles and defeated the University of the South, 9-0, in men’s tennis action Tuesday in Sewanee, Tenn.
Maynard wins for third time in CU split
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard picked up her third win in the circle and Megan Lavery collected three hits and scored three times, as Cumberland dropped the first game 5-2 and won the second contest 6-1 Tuesday against Campbellsville University at the CU Softball Field.
Smith earns TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Chipper Smith was named the TranSouth Conference Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday after tossing a four-hit shutout last week against Lindsey Wilson.
Seven players named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Seven Cumberland basketball players – four women and three men – were named TranSouth Conference Scholar-Athletes this week. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.00 grade-point-average to be eligible for the award.
CU splits at Christian Brothers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Nicholson homered twice and Courtney Maynard gave up an unearned runs in six innings, as Cumberland split a doubleheader at Christian Brothers, losing the opener 9-3 before posting a 4-1 victory in the second contest on Sunday in Memphis, Tenn.
Ortiz, Sasfy, Stewart lead CU at East Qualifier
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eddie Ortiz, Nick Sasfy and Scott Stewart all won a pair of matches and Sasfy and Stewart finished fourth and fifth, respectively, leading the Cumberland wrestling team at the NAIA East Qualifier on Saturday in Williamsburg, Ky.
Bulldogs upset No. 6 MMC, 76-73
PULASKI, Tenn. – Kyle Upton’s drive down the baseline with 29.4 seconds left put Cumberland ahead by three and Michael Sweat added one plus the bonus, as the Bulldogs survived against sixth-ranked Martin Methodist, 76-73, here Saturday at the Curry Christian Life Center.
Ryan's 16 helps CU pull out low-scoring affair
PULASKI, Tenn. – Simone Ryan scored 16 points and Casie Cowan added nine, as Cumberland went scoreless for the first 11 minutes of the game but pulled out a 38-37 victory over Martin Methodist here Saturday at the Curry Christian Life Center.
Sunday tennis matches canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. -- The Cumberland men's and women's tennis matches scheduled for Sunday against the University of the Cumberlands have been canceled because of forecasted inclement weather. The matches will be rescheduled.
Smith tosses shutout in another CU sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Chipper Smith tossed a four-hit shutout and Brodie Ross drove in the winning runs with a single in Cumberland's doubleheader sweep against Lindsey Wilson, 2-0 and 3-2, Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Softball games moved to Sunday
LEBANON, Tenn. – With rain in the forecast, Cumberland’s softball game at Christian Brothers scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Sunday at 1 p.m. in Memphis, Tenn. Stay tuned to GoCumberlandAthletics.com for updates on the weekend schedule of all Cumberland athletic teams.
Sweat's 20 and 17 leads 83-66 CU win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds and two big runs in the first half proved to be the difference in Cumberland’s 83-66 victory over Bethel University Thursday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Pace leads five in double figures versus Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace scored 15 points with seven rebounds and freshman Katie Smith added a season-best 14 points, as Cumberland shot 54 percent from the field en route to a 71-62 victory over Bethel University Thursday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Broderick's two homers lead sweep for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Sydney Broderick hit two home runs and collected five RBIs and Sarah Murray added three hits, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader from Bryan College, 5-2 and 6-2, Thursday at the CU Softball Field.
Volleyball clinic cancelled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University coach Dwayne Deering announced this week that Sunday’s volleyball clinic has been cancelled. The next opportunity to participate in CU volleyball activities will take place March 19-April 23 in the Monday night leagues at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
CU sweeps Milligan
LEBANON, Tenn. – Devin Stovall and Cody Ferrell each posted quality starts and seventh-ranked Cumberland hit five home runs in the opener en route to a doubleheader sweep against Milligan College, 13-8 and 5-2, in the home opener for the Bulldogs on Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field.
Bulldogs hang on for 66-65 triumph
JACKSON, Tenn. – Josh Pierce’s two free throws with 8.7 seconds remaining put Cumberland ahead and a tip-in by Union’s Skyler Vaden was disallowed, giving the Bulldogs a thrilling 66-65 victory here Monday night in men’s basketball action at DeLay Gymnasium.
Bulldog rally falls short at Union, 52-48
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace’s old-fashioned 3-point play with 2:34 remaining put Cumberland ahead but the Bulldogs did not score the rest of the way and their comeback fell just short, 52-48, against second-ranked Union University here Monday night in women’s basketball action at DeLay Gymnasium.
CU taking part in TranSouth Canned Food Drive
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland will take part in the TranSouth Conference canned Food Drive on Thursday, Feb. 16 against Bethel University. The event is a part of the conference’s commitment to the NAIA’s Champions of Character initiative.
Wings and Things Clinic set for April 20-21
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s football program will host the Sixth Annual Wings and Things Clinic on April 20-21 on the CU campus, with Bulldog football coach Dewayne Alexander and a host of others teaching the principles and intricacies of the Wing-T offense.
Baseball game rescheduled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball game scheduled for Thursday against Lindsey Wilson has been moved to Friday at 2 p.m. CU opens the home schedule Wednesday against Milligan College at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium. Check GoCumberlandAthletics.com for updates on the schedule of games this week.
Sweat's 26 paces CU in TNU triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored a season-high 26 points and Lamar Brinkley added 18, as Cumberland led wire-to-wire and defeated rival Trevecca Nazarene for the sixth straight time, 74-64, on Saturday in men’s basketball action at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Ryan's double-double leads win over TNU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland started the second half with an 18-3 run and never looked back, with Simone Ryan pacing the Bulldogs with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 65-48 victory Saturday over Trevecca Nazarene on Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs fall 2-1 versus SPSU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mike Mandarino allowed just five hits and struck out seven, but 21st-ranked Southern Poly scored twice in the fourth inning and that was enough in a 2-1 victory over No. 7 Cumberland in baseball action Saturday in Jackson, Miss.
Bulldogs unable to drive in runs in another loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – LSU-Shreveport scored five times in the final two innings, pounding out 13 hits and taking advantage of 10 walks, as the sixth-ranked Pilots posted a 9-0 victory over No. 7 Cumberland on a rainy Friday in Jackson, Miss.
Brinkley's double-double leads 73-66 win
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. – Lamar Brinkley posted 17 points and 10 rebounds and Cumberland shot 52 percent from the field in recording a 73-66 victory here Thursday night at Blue Mountain College in men’s basketball action.
Errors send CU to 5-2 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Belhaven scored four unearned runs on three errors and the 15th-ranked Blazers posted a 5-2 victory over No. 7 Cumberland on Thursday in baseball action at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
CU escapes with 56-51 victory
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. – Courtney Atkinson led three players in double figures with 19 points and Cumberland overcame a horrid first half with a 13-2 run early in the second half and hung on for a 56-51 victory here Thursday night at Blue Mountain College in women’s basketball action.
Football announces 2012 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football coach Dewayne Alexander announced the 2012 schedule this week, which includes five home games for the Bulldogs, including home tilts against longtime rivals Campbellsville University, Union College and the University of the Cumberlands.
Bulldogs ink East Robertson's Evilcizer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signing of East Robertson High School product Brenna Evilcizer to scholarship papers this week for the 2012-13 academic year.
Linton ranked eighth at 184
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University freshman Cody Linton is ranked eighth nationally at 184 in the latest edition of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll released Wednesday by the national office.
Hunt, Shoultz named Mid-South Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Zeke Hunt and Andy Shoultz were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes at the conference championships in Williamsburg, Ky. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.25 grade-point-average to be eligible for the award.
CU volleyball signs Munoz
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of junior college All-American Jacklyn Munoz to scholarship papers this week for the 2012-13 academic year.
Scheve places second at Newberry
LEBANON, Tenn. – Matt Scheve finished second at 141 and Nick Sasfy and Ethyn Holbrook each posted victories, leading the Cumberland wrestling team Saturday at the Newberry Open in Newberry, S.C.
CU earns victory at foul line
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored 20 points, Jerret Towns netted 16 and Charles Stewart posted 15, including a perfect 10-for-10 at the foul line, as Cumberland put together a 20-5 run in the middle of the second half en route to a 94-78 victory over Freed-Hardeman in men’s basketball action here Saturday at the Brewer Sports Center.
Mandarino's complete game leads to split
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mike Mandarino tossed a complete-game shutout and William Henderson plated the only run, as seventh-ranked Cumberland split a doubleheader, winning the second game 1-0 on Saturday at Brewton-Parker in Mt. Vernon, Ga.
Bulldogs falter in second half at FHU
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Casie Cowan scored a season-high 21 points, but Cumberland made just 6-of-21 field goals and committed 13 turnovers in the second half in falling to second-ranked Freed-Hardeman, 57-46, in women’s basketball action here Saturday at the Brewer Sports Center.
Sydnor's three hits, Kirby's pitching lead opening win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Keith Kirby tossed six strong innings and Nick Sydnor collected three hits, drove in two runs and scored once, as seventh-ranked Cumberland opened the 2012 season with a 6-1 victory over Brewton-Parker on Friday night in Mt. Vernon, Ga.
Sweat's double-double helps CU pull away
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored 13 points and tied a career-high with 16 rebounds and Cumberland pulled away in the second half for a 73-58 victory over Lyon College in men’s basketball action Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Ryan's double-double, Smith's 10 points lead CU upset
LEBANON, Tenn. – Simone Ryan posted 17 points and 10 rebounds and Katie Smith added 10 first-half points, as Cumberland ran its winning streak to five with a 61-53 victory over 24th-ranked Lyon College Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
2012 Baseball Preview
Cumberland University and 31st-year head coach Woody Hunt opens the season Friday with a three-game series at Brewton-Parker College. CU returns just three starters and four pitchers who tossed more than 25 innings from last year’s 46-16 club. Following is a position breakdown with Coach Hunt for the 2012 campaign.
Lofty goals: Casie Cowan's story of hard work in a hay barn
It’s all come down to this: tie game, 10 seconds left. Championship on the line. The inbounds pass comes to Casie Cowan. She dribbles left and looks for an open teammate. 6 … 5 … 4 … She jukes right, drawing her defender away. 3 … 2 … 1 … Cowan launches a 15-footer at the buzzer — NOTHING BUT NET!!!
Thirty-five baseball games set for broadcast in 2012
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will broadcast 34 regular season baseball games plus all postseason contests on WANT 98.9 FM and WCOR 1490 AM, as announced this week by Director of Athletics Ron Pavan.
Sweat's final-second jumper sends CU to win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat hit jumper with 1.2 seconds remaining and then stole the inbounds pass, sealing a 54-52 Cumberland victory over Auburn Montgomery in men’s basketball action Monday night in Montgomery, Ala.
Linton wins at 184 at MSC meet
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Linton won the individual title at 184, Michael Gonzlaez finished second at 149 and Eddie Ortiz, Zeke Hunt, Nick Sasfy and Scott Stewart all placed third, leading Cumberland to a fourth-place team finish at the 3rd Annual Mid-South Conference Wrestling Championships on Saturday in Williamsburg, Ky.
Last-second shot sends CU to loss
MAYFIELD, Ky. – Chris Ferguson’s 18-footer with 9.3 seconds left was the game-winner and the senior scored all 17 of his points after halftime, as Mid-Continent won a see-saw affair, 77-75, over Cumberland in men’s basketball action here Saturday.
CU ends game on 16-4 run in victory
MAYFIELD, Ky. – Cumberland used a 16-4 run to end the game, including seven points from freshman Tasia Blue, and Jessica Pace netted 19 points to lead the Bulldogs in a 62-46 victory Saturday over Mid-Continent in women’s basketball action.
Four players hit double figures in 60-52 victory
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jessica Pace and Casie Cowan each scored 14 points and Pace, Tamara Gonzalez and Samantha Harper each recorded double-digit rebounds in Cumberland’s 60-52 victory over Fisk University here Thursday night at Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium.
Men's game at Fisk canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Due to a scheduling snafu, the Cumberland University men’s basketball game at Fisk University scheduled for this Thursday has been canceled. The women’s game will still take place at 6 p.m.
Auction items announced for kickoff dinner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Items for the 2012 Cumberland University Baseball Dinner and Auction have been released in advance of this Friday’s annual event at the Benton Jennings Center on campus, including autographed hats and balls by Matt Holliday and Josh Hamilton and tickets to games for the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves.
Sweat's 24 paces Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored 24 points, Lamar Brinkley added 19 and Cumberland used an 11-0 run to start the second half to pull away and defeat Oakwood University, 75-57, in men’s basketball action Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs cruise to 64-24 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Atkinson scored 15 points, Jessica Pace netted 11 and Samantha Harper added 10 points off the bench in Cumberland’s 64-24 victory over Oakwood University in women’s basketball action Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Swint relieved of duties; Grindstaff takes over
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Jarad Swint has been relieved of duties immediately, as announced by Director of Athletics Ron Pavan on Monday. Dr. Jason Grindstaff, a former grappler at Dakota Wesleyan University and current faculty member at CU, will take over the team for the rest of the season.
Bulldogs fall at Cumberlands
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nick Sasfy pinned Justin Dillinger at 174 and Jake Shirley and Cody Linton also posted victories, but 12th-ranked University of the Cumberlands was too much, with the Patriots claiming a 32-12 dual match victory over the Bulldogs on Friday evening in Williamsburg, Ky.
MMC too much for Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Martin Methodist started fast, ended the first half on a 15-3 run and never looked back, as the ninth-ranked RedHawks defeated Cumberland, 84-69, in men’s basketball action Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Big second half propels CU, 74-63
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Atkinson posted career-highs with 20 points and 12 rebounds and Cumberland used a 20-4 run in the second half to take control in a 74-63 victory over Martin Methodist in women’s basketball action Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Cold shooting dooms CU in 55-51 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat’s 3-pointer clanged off the back of the rim as the buzzer sounded, the epitome of the evening for 23rd-ranked Cumberland, as the Bulldogs shot 3-of-23 from behind the arc in a 55-51 loss to Union Univ. Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
CU falls just short against No. 3 Union
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland tied the game at 54 but Lavanda Ross put Union ahead for good with a floater in the lane and the visitors made all four free throws in the final 20 seconds, preserving a 60-57 victory for No. 3 Union Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Cumberland hosting baseball clinic for players and coaches
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland baseball program will host a Youth Baseball Expo as well as a Coaches Clinic during the weekend of February 17-18 at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium, the Benton Jennings Indoor Facility and the Jeanette C. Rudy Clubhouse.
Uneven performance sends CU to loss
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Caleb Hardy posted 21 points and 13 rebounds and Bethel won the battle of the boards, 47-30, defeating 23rd-ranked Cumberland, 76-66, in men’s basketball action here Monday night at Dishman Gymnasium.
Bulldogs pull out close one with free throws
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Courtney Atkinson’s layup with 45.4 seconds remaining put Cumberland ahead for good and CU added free throws in the final 18 seconds, sealing a 62-58 victory for the Bulldogs over Bethel University here Monday night at Dishman Gymnasium.
Hunt leads grapplers at CU Open
LEBANON, Tenn. – Zeke Hunt finished second at 165 and Eddie Ortiz, Shane Brown and Scott Stewart all placed third in their respective weight classes, leading the wrestling team at the Cumberland Open on Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Brinkley, Towns post double-doubles in triumph
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lamar Brinkley scored a season-high 21 points and Brinkley and Jerret Towns both recorded double-doubles, as Cumberland led wire-to-wire in a 70-62 victory over Trevecca Nazarene in men’s basketball action Saturday here at Moore Gymnasium.
Late 3-pointer sends CU to 49-47 loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rachel Bollinger’s 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left put the home team ahead and Simone Ryan’s 30-foot desperation shot fell short, as Trevecca Nazarene defeated Cumberland, 49-47, in women’s basketball action Saturday here at Moore Gymnasium.
Bulldogs sluggish in 61-48 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lamar Brinkley scored 11 points and Daniel McFadden added 10 off the bench, as Cumberland overcame bad shooting and a sluggish effort overall, defeating Blue Mountain College, 61-48, in men’s basketball action Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Ryan's double-double paces CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Simone Ryan posted her 10th career double-double and second of the season with 17 points and 14 rebounds, leading six Cumberland players in double figures in an 81-41 victory over Blue Mountain College Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Baseball season tickets now on sale
LEBANON, Tenn. – Season tickets are now on sale for 2012 Cumberland baseball, with the Bulldogs playing 27 home games on 20 dates, including matchups against Campbellsville University, Lee University and Missouri Baptist as well as conference series versus Freed-Hardeman, Blue Mountain, Lyon College and Bethel University.
Linton wins twice at NWCA National Duals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Linton posted a pair of victories and Eddie Ortiz, Matt Scheve and Nick Sasfy also recorded wins, as the Bulldogs dropped matches to second-ranked Grand View University and No. 10 Baker College on Saturday at the NWCA National Duals in Springfield, Ill.
Williams' big day helps CU squeak out 82-81 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Johnny Williams scored 14 points with seven rebounds and seven assists for Cumberland and Jerret Towns added 13 points off the bench in a nail-biting 82-81 victory over 17th-ranked Freed-Hardeman Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Cold shooting dooms CU, 66-51
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland made just two of its first 17 shots of the second half and third-ranked Freed-Hardeman took advantage, putting together a 40-12 run spanning both halves in a 66-51 Lions victory Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Scoring streaks lead to victory in TSAC opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lamar Brinkley tied his season-high with 18 points and Cumberland started both halves with big run, cruising to an 89-72 victory over Lyon College in men’s basketball action Thursday night in Batesville, Ark.
Late run falls just short at Lyon
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tamara Gonzalez netted a season-high 20 points, including four 3-pointers, and Simone Ryan added 15 points, but Lyon College made 31-of-40 free throws in a 60-57 victory over Cumberland in women’s basketball action Thursday night in Batesville, Ark.
Baseball dinner and auction set for Jan. 27
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland baseball team will host its annual Kickoff Dinner and Auction at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27 in the Benton Jennings Center on the CU. In addition former Bulldog Luis Martinez will be honored during the event. Martinez became the first CU player to reach the Major Leagues last season with the Padres.
Sweat earns All-Tournament honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Michael Sweat was named to the All-Tournament Team after averaging 20.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in two games last weekend at the Cougars vs. Cancer Classic presented by CostCutters at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.
Martinez traded to Rangers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland player Luis Martinez was traded to the Texas Rangers just before Christmas in exchange for a minor league pitcher, as announced by the Rangers on the team website. Martinez, who appeared in 22 games for the Padres last season, has been placed on the 40-man roster.
Sweat's 25 not enough in 75-65 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat made six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points, but Cumberland trailed by 14 at the half and dropped a 75-65 decision to Columbia College late Saturday in the Cougars vs. Cancer Classic in Columbia, Mo.
Sweat, Williams lead CU to 75-64 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored seven of his team-high 16 points during an 11-3 run late in the second half, leading Cumberland to a 75-64 victory over William Woods University on Friday in the Cougars vs. Cancer Classic in Columbia, Mo.
Bulldogs unable to finish comeback against UC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lauren Wombles scored 23 points and 14th-ranked Univ. of the Cumberlands finished the game on a 31-14 run, defeating Cumberland, 65-44, at the 8th Annual Rosa Stokes Classic here Friday afternoon at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Balanced effort leads women's hoops to victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Simone Ryan grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds and Kristi Landers led three players in double figures with 13 points in a 62-53 women's hopps victory over Purdue University-Calumet on Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Gonzalez posts victory at NIU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Gonzalez and Eddie Ortiz both posted victories but Cumberland dropped dual matches to Cleveland State and host Northern Illinois in wrestling action Wednesday in Dekalb, Ill.
Bulldogs ink Burris
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of South Florida Community College product Desirae Burris to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Burris is the third signee for next season for the Bulldogs.
Nine football players named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nine Cumberland football players were named NAIA Daktronics National Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the national office in advance of Saturday’s national championship game in Rome, Ga.
Ryan's double-double not enough for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Simone Ryan posted 16 points and 13 rebounds and Jessica Pace added 10 boards, but Cumberland committed 30 turnovers and was unable to take advantage of cold shooting by 12th-ranked Campbellsville University in a 57-45 loss Saturday in Campbellsville, Ky.
CU overcomes slow start for 68-57 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland overcame a slow start and then ended the game with an 8-1 run, holding off Auburn Montgomery, 68-57, in men’s basketball action Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Late drought sends CU to 66-59 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Atkinson scored 14 points and Casie Cowan added 12, but Cumberland scored just two points in a five-minute stretch late in the second half and dropped a 66-59 decision to 22nd-ranked Lindsey Wilson on Friday night in Columbia, Ky.
Volleyball signs Carlander
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Lakeland, Fla., native Caitlin Carlander to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Ortiz, Linton both win against Shorter
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eddie Ortiz pinned his opponent and Cody Linton won as well, but 17th-ranked Shorter University posted five victories by Fall en route to a 46-9 victory over Cumberland in wrestling action Wednesday afternoon at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Greene, McCallister voted Academic All- Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Sam Greene and Cody McCallister were both voted First Team and Ben Miller and Tim McCord each received Second Team honors on the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America College Division football teams announced this week by CoSIDA.
Gonzalez, Ortiz lead Bulldogs at Ohio Northern
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Gonzalez finished seventh at 149 and Eddie Ortiz posted four victories while Zeke Hunt and Jesse Green each recorded three, leading the Cumberland wrestling team over the weekend at the Ohio Northern Invitational in Ada, Ohio.
Sanna-Marcelo ranked seventh in doubles
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Evan Sanna and Antonio Manuel Marcelo are ranked seventh in doubles in the ITA National Rankings released recently. Sanna and Marcelo won the ITA Southeast Regional doubles championship in September and participated in the ITA Small College National Championships in October.
Three volleyball players earn NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Lauren Carter and juniors Meghan Gass and Jaclyn Jordan were named Daktronics NAIA National Scholar-Athletes this week, as announced by the national office. Student-athletes must be a junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.50 grade-point-average to be eligible for the award.
Dimantas Farias, Quinn earn NAIA National Scholar-Athlete award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Helena Dimantas Farias and junior Simone Quinn both earned Daktronics NAIA National Scholar-Athlete honors this week, as announced by the national office. Student-athletes must be a junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.50 grade-point-average to be eligible for the award.
Bulldogs fall at Oakwood, 74-64
LEBANON, Tenn. – Josh Pierce netted 14 points, leading four players in double figures, but Cumberland started slowly and committed 21 turnovers in dropping a 74-64 decision to Oakwood University late Saturday night in Huntsville, Ala.
Atkinson, Cowan both score 15 in victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Casie Cowan and Courtney Atkinson both scored 15 points and Cumberland shot 58 percent in the first half to open a 20-point lead en route to a 64-31 victory against Oakwood University in women’s basketball action Saturday night in Huntsville, Ala.
CU wrestling drops decision at McKendree
LEBANON, Tenn. – Scott Stewart posted a victory at 174 and Derek Lunsford picked up a win at 141, but McKendree University recorded two Major Decisions and a Technical Fall, defeating Cumberland, 31-9, in wrestling action Wednesday evening in Lebanon, Ill.
McFadden nets 15 in season debut
LEBANON, Tenn. – Redshirt freshman Daniel McFadden scored 15 points, hitting a trio of 3-pointers, and Moritz Dern and Lamar Brinkley each added 10 points in Cumberland’s 91-51 victory over Hiwassee College in men’s basketball action Wednesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs inks White House Heritage's Owsley
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of White House Heritage product Emily Owsley to scholarship papers this week. Owsley is the first signee for the Bulldogs for the 2012-13 academic year.
Kentucky guard commits to women's hoops
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University women’s basketball program recently received a commitment from Horse Branch, Ky., native Deanna Raley. The junior guard will graduate in the Class of 2013 from Ohio County High School in Hartford, Ky.
Wrestling falls at Lindsey Wilson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eddie Ortiz and Zeke Hunt both dropped close decisions and third-ranked Lindsey Wilson won nine of the 10 matches in a 41-6 victory over Cumberland in wrestling action Tuesday night in Columbia, Ky.
CU drops contest at Middle Tennessee
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds but Middle Tennessee shot 75 percent from the field in the second half, breaking open a close game en route to an 88-48 exhibition victory over Cumberland here Tuesday night at Murphy Center.
Five grapplers win matches at Lindenwood
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ethan Holbrook, Derek Lunsford, Jacob Scott, Brandon Isbell and Scott Stewart all posted victories, leading the Cumberland wrestling team over the weekend at the Joe Parisi Open at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.
Bulldogs ink Riverdale's Arman
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Riverdale High School product Josh Arman to scholarship papers this week for the 2012-13 academic year. Arman is the first Bulldog signee for next season.
Twenty-three players named MSC Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Twenty-three Cumberland football players were recognized this week as Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league office. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically with at least a 3.25 grade-point-average on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the award.
Bulldogs fall at TSU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace recorded 10 points and nine rebounds, but Jasmin Shuler posted 20 points and Tennessee State defeated Cumberland, 78-48, in a women’s basketball exhibition Saturday at the Gentry Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Four players voted First Team All-MSC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Sam Greene, James McClain, Ben Miller and Chris Simpson were all voted First Team All-Mid-South Conference West Division and Quan Johnson was named Offensive Freshman of the Year, as announced by the league office this week.
Slow second-half start sends CU to defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – St. Catharine College used a 15-3 run to start the second half to break open a close game and held on to defeat Cumberland, 65-57, in women’s basketball action Wednesday night at Lourdes Hall in St. Catharine, Ky.
Baseball ranked seventh, picked to win TranSouth
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked seventh in the NAIA Baseball Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll and the Bulldogs were picked first in a vote of TranSouth Conference coaches released this week.
Softball picked fourth in Preseason Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland was picked fourth in a vote of league coaches in the 2012 TranSouth Conference Softball Preseason Poll released this week by the league office. Union University was picked as the favorite to win the conference, earning seven first-place votes.
Diamond Club memberships now being accepted
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland baseball program is now accepting memberships for the 2012 Diamond Club with four levels of giving and membership benefits ranging from t-shirts to sweatshirts, hats and a national championship fleece.
Five Bulldogs named Academic All-District
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland football players Tim McCord, Cody McCallister, Sam Greene, Ben Miller and Connor McChurch were all named to the Capital One Academic All-District IV College Division team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Brown, Stewart, Ortiz lead CU at Michigan State
LEBANON, Tenn. – Shane Brown reached the quarterfinals in the Freshman-Sophomore division at the Michigan State Open over the weekend, leading the Cumberland wrestling team on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.
Cumberland announces 2012 softball schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the 2012 schedule this week, with the Bulldogs playing 30 home games starting with the season opener February 16 against Bryan College.
Football finishes regular season ranked 25th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped five spots to 25th in the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Sunday. The Bulldogs lost their final two games of the season to finish 7-3 overall.
Bulldogs suffer first loss at St. Catharine
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland committed 22 turnovers in the contest, including 14 in the first half, falling behind early and dropping an 87-74 decision to 17th-ranked St. Catharine College on Sunday in St. Catharine, Ky. The Bulldogs defeated SCC, 84-75, on November 4 in Lebanon.
Bulldogs fall short in finale, 31-27
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland took advantage of four turnovers, turning those into 27 points, but the University of the Cumberlands rushed for 363 yards and posted a 31-27 victory over the 20th-ranked Bulldogs in the season finale for both teams here Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
CU rally falls short against Talladega
LEBANON, Tenn. – Simone Ryan scored 16 points and added seven rebounds, but Cumberland fell behind by 16 points early in the second half and was unable to erase the deficit, dropping a 66-63 decision to Talladega College on Friday in the Pops Duncan Classic in Nashville, Tenn.
Dimantas Farias voted First Team, Keele Second Team All-TSAC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Helena Dimantas Farias was voted First Team All-TranSouth for the second straight season and freshman Mackenzie Keele earned Second Team All-TSAC honors, as announced this week by the conference office.
Shattuck named First Team All-TSAC; Wilson, Boyd, Mason voted Second Team
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Matthew Shattuck earned First Team All-TranSouth Conference honors and Luke Wilson, Robert Boyd and Harry Mason all were voted Second Team All-TSAC, as announced by the league office this week.
Campbellsville too much for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Second-ranked Campbellsville University recorded three pins and a major decision and defeated Cumberland, 42-6, in the first dual match of the year for the Bulldogs on Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Sweat, Towns lead Bulldogs to fifth win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat and Jerret Towns each scored 20 points and Cumberland erased an early 10-point deficit before outlasting Bryan College, 71-67, in men’s basketball action Tuesday night in Dayton, Tenn.
Bulldogs fall 2-0 in TSAC semis
LEBANON, Tenn. – Joseph Omondi scored in the eighth minute and then again in the 82nd minute in Bethel University’s 2-0 victory over Cumberland in the semifinals of the TranSouth Men’s Soccer Championships on Wednesday in McKenzie, Tenn.
Green, Linton both finish fourth at OCU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Linton and Jesse Green both finished fourth, leading the Cumberland wrestling team at the Oklahoma City Open in the team’s first tournament of the season on Sunday in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Gass, Bowers voted Second Team All-TSAC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Mackenzie Gass and Brooke Bowers were both named Second Team All-TranSouth and Lauren Carter was an Honorable Mention selection, as announced by the conference office this week during the TranSouth Volleyball Championships.
Legge named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Katie Legge was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week on Tuesday after winning low medalist honors at the RedHawk Classic in CU’s final fall tournament.
Late goal sends CU to 1-0 defeat
JACKSON, Tenn. – Eboni Murphy’s chip from 10 yards in the 86th minute was the only goal in Union University’s 1-0 victory over Cumberland in women’s soccer action here Tuesday night at the Smith Memorial Soccer Complex in the semifinals of the TranSouth Championships.
Volleyball season ends with 3-0 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Rylee Butler recorded nine kills and Karli Collins and Amanda Wiseman each added six, but Cumberland fell behind early in the first two sets and dropped a 3-0 decision to Union University on Tuesday in the TranSouth Championships in Pulaski, Tenn.
Bulldogs stay within striking distance at APSU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kristen Stainback scored 15 points and Meghan Bussabarger added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Austin Peay in a 62-48 victory over Cumberland in women’s basketball exhibition action Monday night at the Dunn Center in Clarksville, Tenn.
Four Bulldogs named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Four Cumberland University volleyball players were named TranSouth Conference Scholar-Athletes this week, as announced by the league office during the conference tournament currently taking place in Pulaski, Tenn.
Mandarino named Preseason All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Mike Mandarino was named to the 2012 NAIA Baseball Preseason All-America Team on Monday, as announced by the national office. The 17-member team was selected by the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association All-America Selection Committee.
CU drops six spots to No. 20
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped six spots to No. 20 in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday, after the Bulldogs dropped a 34-21 decision over the weekend at Belhaven University.
Als voted TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Robert Als was named the TranSouth Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime victory over Union University last Saturday.
CU falls in thriller in TSAC opener
PULASKI, Tenn. – Cumberland came back from two sets down and had the lead in the final set, but six kills in the final game from Ya Zhao was too much, as Martin Methodist outlasted the Bulldogs, 3-2, in the TranSouth Volleyball Championships here Monday at the Christian Life Center.
Ray, Surdam named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Candice Ray and Elizabeth Surdam were named the TranSouth Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league office on Monday.
Sixteen soccer players named TranSouth Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sixteen men’s and women’s soccer players were named TranSouth Conference Scholar-Athletes this week, as announced by the league office during the conference tournament that started Saturday.
Scoring droughts send CU to 57-51 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – For the second straight day Cumberland shot the ball poorly, falling behind early and never recovering in a 57-51 defeat against the Univ. of Rio Grande in the Habitat Classic in Georgetown, Ky.
Sweat voted Preseason All-TSAC; CU chosen fourth
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Michael Sweat was one of 10 players voted to the 2011 TranSouth Men’s Preseason All-Conference Team, as announced this week by the league office. The Bulldogs were picked fourth in a poll of league coaches released as well.
Bulldogs fall at Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Casie Cowan scored 17 points and Tamara Gonzalez added 12, with the two combining for five 3-pointers, but Cumberland shot just 27 percent from the field and dropped a 69-49 decision to Georgetown College in women’s basketball on Friday night in the Habitat Classic in Georgetown, Ky.
Als OT goal provides 2-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Robert Als scored four minutes into overtime and assisted on the other goal for Cumberland in a 2-1 victory over Union University at home Saturday in the quarterfinals of the TranSouth Championships.
Ray's late goal sends CU into TSAC semis
LEBANON, Tenn. – Candice Ray scored in the 86th minute on an assist from Shauna Gilpin, providing the only score in a 1-0 Cumberland women’s soccer victory over Bethel University in the quarterfinals of the TranSouth Championships in McKenzie, Tenn.
Turnovers doom CU in 34-21 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kylan Pollard caught a touchdown and rushed for another and Belhaven University put together four scoring drives of 60-plus yards and defeated 14th-ranked Cumberland, 34-21, here Saturday afternoon at H.T. Newell Field.
Sweat, Brinkley post double-doubles in win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat and Lamar Brinkley each recorded double-doubles and Cumberland withstood a six-minute drought in the second half without a field goal in an 84-75 victory over 17th-ranked St. Catherine College Friday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Cowan voted Preseason All-TSAC; CU picked sixth in coaches poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Casie Cowan was one of 10 players voted to the 2011 TranSouth Women’s Preseason All-Conference Team, as announced this week by the league office. CU was ranked sixth in a vote of league coaches released this week as well.
Quinn earns Academic All-District honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Simone Quinn was voted to the Capital One Academic All-District IV College Division Women’s Soccer Team, as announced Friday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Legge, CU women win again at RedHawk Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Katie Legge carded rounds of 79-77 en route to a nine-shot victory and the Cumberland women’s golf team won its fourth tournament of the fall at the RedHawk Classic in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Vaughan ties for third, CU second at RedHawk Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Paul Vaughan posted rounds of 72 and 74, tying for third, and the Cumberland men’s golf team finished second as a team at the RedHawk Classic this week in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Sweat's 18 leads CU to 78-40 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored a game-high 18 points and Cumberland used a 13-2 run late in the first half to take control en route to a 70-48 victory over Bryan College in men’s basketball action Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Baseball releases 2012 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball coach Woody Hunt released the 2012 schedule this week, which includes 23 home games and contests against 11 teams that reached the NAIA Championship Opening Round.
Bulldogs fall in regular season finale
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass posted 11 kills and Lauren Carter recorded eight, but Bethel University was too strong at the end of sets, pulling out each one in a 3-0 victory over Cumberland in volleyball action Wednesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Baseball set to host pancake breakfast, garage sale
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland baseball team will hold the annual Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale on the CU campus from 6 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, November 19.
Softball hosting annual dinner and auction
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University softball team will host its annual Silent Auction and Dinner on Friday, November 4 at 6 p.m. in Baird Chapel on the CU campus.
Career-bests unable to lead CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass collected a career-best 21 kills and Amanda Wiseman added 10, but Union University was too strong in the end, defeating Cumberland 3-1 in volleyball action Tuesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Two late goals give CU 4-2 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Luke Wilson and Harry Mason both scored in the final 10 minutes, with Eric Clark assisting on both goals, and Cumberland outlasted Freed-Hardeman, 4-2, in men’s soccer action Tuesday at the CU Soccer Field.
Bulldogs fall in double OT
LEBANON, Tenn. – Whitney Newby’s goal in the 103rd minute on an assist from Julie Bracknell propelled Freed-Hardeman to a 2-1 double overtime over Cumberland in women’s soccer action on Tuesday at the CU Soccer Field.
Bulldogs ranked 14th nationally
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up one more spot to 14th in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday. The No. 14 rating ties for the second highest ranking for the Bulldog program in school history and the highest ranking since being 14th on September 28, 1998.
Balanced scoring leads CU to win over Fisk
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kyle Upton hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 points and Jerret Towns added a dozen points as well, leading four Cumberland players in double figures in an 81-60 victory over Fisk University Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Three players post double figures in opening win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sarah Collins scored 21 points and Courtney Atkinson added 15, both in their Cumberland debuts, and the Bulldogs scored 36 points off turnovers in a 74-39 season-opening victory over Fisk University in women’s basketball action Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Shattuck named Defensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Matthew Shattuck earned TranSouth Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday after posting seven saves in a 2-1 victory over Union University last week.
McClain earns MSC Offensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s James McClain was named the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after compiling 241 all-purpose yards with two touchdowns in a victory at Union College.
CU splits at Halloween Bash
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Piedmont College but was swept by host Centre College, splitting a pair of outings Saturday in the Halloween Bash in Danville, Ky.
Bulldogs open season with victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Sweat scored 17 points, Andrew Ayodeji netted 16 and Kyle Upton added 12 in Cumberland’s 88-56 victory over Hiwassee College in the men’s basketball season opener for both teams Saturday in Madisonville, Tenn.
CU scores early, hangs on for 43-35 victory
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Cumberland scored on its first three possessions of the game and five of six possessions in the first half and the 15th-ranked Bulldogs held on for a 43-35 victory Saturday here at Burch-Nau Field.
Gass' 15 kills lead CU to 3-0 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass tied her career-high with 15 kills and Cumberland overcame deficits to win the final two sets in a 3-0 victory over Lyon College on Friday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs open the year against Fisk
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland returns seven letterwinners and added five newcomers, including a pair of transfers, for third-year head coach Jeremy Lewis. The Bulldogs begin the season Monday at home against Fisk University.
Men's hoops opens season Saturday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Only six players return for 10th-year Cumberland head coach Lonnie Thompson in 2011-12, but many of the newcomers should step in and play valuable minutes for the Bulldogs, as the open the season Saturday at Hiwassee College.
Women's basketball signs Watertown's Speck
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s basketball coach Jeremy Lewis announced the signing of Watertown’s Hailey Speck to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year this week.
Cumberland falls 3-1 to FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass recorded nine kills and Amanda Wiseman and Brooke Bowers both posted double-figure digs, but Cumberland started slowly and dropped a 3-1 decision to Freed-Hardeman on Thursday evening at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Early scores give CU 2-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason and Eric Clark both scored in the first half and Cumberland held off a furious rally, including the final nine minutes with just 10 players, defeating Union University, 2-1, in men’s soccer action Tuesday at the CU Soccer Field.
Bulldogs break losing streak with sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Karli Collins led four players with eight or more kills, collecting 10, and Meghan Gass recorded 35 assists in Cumberland’s 3-0 victory Tuesday over Talladega College.
CU drops 1-0 decision to Union
LEBANON, Tenn. – Terilyn Wassell’s goal in the final minute of the first half was the only score, as Union University posted a 1-0 victory over Cumberland in women’s soccer action Tuesday at the CU Soccer Field.
Cumberland moves two spots to 15th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University continued its ascent in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, climbing two spots to 15th after a 36-34 victory over then No. 14 Bethel University this past Saturday.
CU soccer taking donations for Susan G. Komen Foundation
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s soccer programs will take donations as the price of admission to Tuesday’s matches against Union University to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
CU Spirit Program sponsoring bus trip
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland Spirit Program is sponsoring a bus trip for all individuals to the October 29 football game at Union College in Barbourville, Ky. Kickoff for the contest is set for 11 a.m. Central Time.
Men's soccer drops 1-0 decision
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tom Pedrotti scored the match’s only goal just after halftime and Martin Methodist defeated Cumberland, 1-0, in men’s soccer action Saturday in Pulaski, Tenn.
Bulldogs fall at MMC, 4-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mor Efraim scored the first of her three goals just before halftime and eighth-ranked Martin Methodist netted three more goals in the first 22 minutes of the second half, defeating an injury-depleted Cumberland squad, 4-0, in women’s soccer action Saturday in Pulaski, Tenn.
Late field goal gives CU 36-34 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jared White booted a 30-yard field goal with 2:31 remaining and Reed Gurchiek passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns, as 17th-ranked Cumberland won a seesaw contest, 36-34, over 14th-ranked Bethel University here Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
CU basketball hosting Thanksgiving Mini-Camp
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s basketball program will host a Thanksgiving Mini-Camp for boys and girls ages 6-13 on November 25-26 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Volleyball to host annual Dig Pink match
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s volleyball team will host its annual Dig Pink match on Friday, October 28 when the Bulldogs host Lyon College in a TranSouth Conference match. The contest will also be Senior Day and Family Night for the Cumberland program.
Hunt, Stewart, Mott all ranked in preseason ratings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomores Zeke Hunt, Scott Stewart and AJ Mott were all ranked in the Top 12 nationally in their weight class in the preseason individual and team rankings released by the NAIA office on Wednesday.
Smith named TranSouth Golfer of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Kayla Smith was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week on Wednesday after shooting a career-best 77 and taking low medalist honors at the Martin Methodist Invitational on October 13.
Bulldogs post 2-1 victory over rival
LEBANON, Tenn. – Bradley Williams scored in the 33rd minute and Trevecca Nazarene helped out with an own goal late in the first half, as Cumberland hung on to defeat TNU, 2-1, in men’s soccer action Tuesday night in Nashville, Tenn.
Late goal sends CU to 3-2 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Aubrey Black’s goal in the 78th minute provided the game winner, as Trevecca Nazarene scored three times in the second half to defeat Cumberland, 3-2, in women’s soccer action Tuesday night in Nashville, Tenn.
Bulldogs move up to 17th in rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up three spots to No. 17 in the sixth regular-season edition of the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25, the national office announced Monday. The Bulldogs have won four straight games overall and stand 5-1 this season.
CU falls in three at Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Brooke Bowers recorded 13 digs and Meghan Gass added 12 assists, but Cumberland committed more errors than kills and dropped a 3-0 decision to Georgetown College on Monday night in Georgetown, Ky.
Sanna-Marcelo win once at Small College Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Evan Sanna and Antonio Manuel Marcelo finished sixth at the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships, going 1-2 in doubles action this past weekend in Mobile, Ala.
Men's soccer falls at MCU, 1-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jan Chvojan scored in the 12th minute on a long shot and that was enough for Mid-Continent in a 1-0 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Saturday in Mayfield, Ky.
McClain's four TDs pace 49-28 Homecoming win
LEBANON, Tenn. – James McClain rushed for 110 yards and four touchdowns and Lemeco Miller carried 21 times for 116 yards , as Cumberland accumulated 296 yards on the ground in a 49-28 Homecoming victory over Faulkner Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Thomas, Garrett tie for fourth at MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Dustin Thomas and sophomore Austin Garrett both shot two-over par 74 and tied for fourth and Cumberland finished third as a team, six shots behind Bethel University, at the Martin Methodist Invitational at Ross Creek Landing Golf Club in Clinton, Tenn.
Smith takes low medalist, CU wins third tourney
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Kayla Smith carded a career-best 77, winning low medalist honors, and Cumberland won its third straight team title at the Martin Methodist Invitational on Thursday at Ross Creek Landing Golf Club in Clifton, Tenn.
Bulldogs play better in 3-1 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass posted 15 kills and Amanda Wiseman recorded 21 digs, but Trevecca Nazarene played better at the end of sets and picked up a 3-1 victory over Cumberland in volleyball action Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
NAIA podcast with James McClain now available
LEBANON, Tenn. – An NAIA podcast with James McClain as well as Marian University’s Eric Sheppard and E. J. White from the Univ. of St. Francis [IL] is now available on the NAIA website and PlayNAIA blog.
Cumberland drops 3-0 decision at Union
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Amanda Wiseman led the Bulldogs with seven kills and junior Brooke Bowers collected a match-high 21 digs, but Cumberland started very slowly and never really recovered, dropping a 3-0 decision to Union University in volleyball action Tuesday night in Jackson, Tenn.
Women's soccer falls, 2-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Caitlin Williams and Anna Ayers both scored in the first half and Georgetown College staved off a furious comeback effort, defeating Cumberland 2-0 in women’s soccer action Tuesday evening in Georgetown, Ky. The loss is the first in nonconference action this season for the Bulldogs.
Cumberland scorches the field at TNU Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland started slow but finished strong, winning the Trevecca Nationwide Invitational by 30 shots Tuesday in women’s golf action at Old Hickory Country Club. Junior Allyson Agee led three players in the Top 5 with a second-round 77, placing second overall.
Thomas places seventh at UC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Dustin Thomas carded a second-round 76 and tied for seventh but Cumberland dropped 17 shots on the day and finished third overall as a team in men’s golf action Tuesday at the UC Bulldog Invitational at Wasioto Winds Golf Club in Pineville, Ky.
McClain earns NAIA Special Teams honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland returner James McClain was named the NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week after returning the opening kickoff of the second half 92 yards for a touchdown in CU’s 21-17 victory last Saturday at 22nd-ranked Shorter University.
Bulldogs first, Agee second at TNU Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Allyson Agee carded an opening-round 78 and trails by one shot and the Cumberland women’s golf team leads by 15 shots after four players finished in the Top 10 during Monday’s opening round at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Vaughn second, CU first at UC Bulldog Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Paul Vaughan posted a one-under par 71 for second place and Cumberland posted a 297 team total and leads by two strokes on Monday in men’s golf action at the UC Bulldog Invitational at Wasioto Winds Golf Club in Pineville, Ky.
Cumberland ranked 20th in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – After winning on the road for the third time in five games this season, Cumberland moved up five spots to 20th in the fifth regular-season edition of the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25, the national office announced Monday.
Dimantas Farias earns third POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Helena Dimantas Farias was named the TranSouth Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday for the second consecutive week and third time this season after scoring three goals and recording four assists in a pair of victories over NCAA Division II opponents.
McClain named MSC Special Teams POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s James McClain was named the Mid-South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday after returning the opening kickoff of the second half 92 yards for a touchdown in CU’s 21-17 victory at 22nd-ranked Shorter University.
Five players score in women's soccer victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Samantha Skinner scored in thee first four minutes of the match and Shauna Gilpin, Helena Dimantas Farias, Morgan Shaffer and Beth Morgan all added goals for Cumberland in a 5-0 victory against Oakland City University in women’s soccer action Saturday.
Mason's golden goal gives CU 1-0 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason’s unassisted goal in the 111th minute ended a defensive struggle, giving Cumberland a 1-0 victory over Oakland City University on Saturday at the CU Soccer Field.
Quick second-half points lead to 21-17 victory
ROME, Ga. – James McClain ran back the opening kickoff of the second half 92 yards and Cumberland’s defense held Shorter to just 174 yards rushing, including 13 in the fourth quarter in a 21-17 victory Saturday at Barron Stadium.
Volleyball falls at MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Meghan Gass recorded 22 assists and Brooke Bowers collected 20 digs, but Cumberland was unable to closeout sets and dropped a 3-0 decision Thursday night to Martin Methodist in Pulaski, Tenn.
Dimantas Farias' golden goal provides 4-3 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Helena Dimantas Farias scored in the 104th minute on a header for her second goal of the match in a 4-3 double overtime victory over King College in women’s soccer action Wednesday in Bristol, Tenn.
Live Broadcasts link available for CU athletics
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland fans can find links for live stats, audio and video for all 17 CU sports by clicking on the Live Broadcasts box on the front page of GoCumberlandAthletics.com.
E-mail Newsletter available for Cumberland athletics
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland fans can sign-up for an e-mail newsletter published each week that details performances from the past seven days and also includes a schedule for the upcoming week in CU athletics.
Legge earns TranSouth POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge was named the TranSouth Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week on Tuesday after winning individual medalist honors at the Union University Fall Invitational last Friday.
Schaub reaches quarterfinals at ITA Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Courtney Schaub recorded a pair of singles victories before falling in the quarterfinals last weekend at the ITA Southeast Regional in Owensboro, Ky.
Sanna, Marcelo win ITA regional
LEBANON, Tenn. – CU’s Evan Sanna and Antonio Manuel Marcelo won the 2011 ITA Southeast Regional doubles championship and Sanna reached the quarterfinals in singles last weekend in Owensboro, Ky. Sanna and Marcelo advance to the National Small College Championships in Mobile, Ala.
Bulldogs drop 3-0 decision at FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman scored seven of the final eight points in the first set and never looked back, defeating Cumberland 3-0 in volleyball action Monday night in Henderson, Tenn.
Bulldogs back in Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University moved back into the national rankings at 25th in the fourth regular season edition of the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25, the national office announced Monday. The Bulldogs were ranked 18th in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll and have been in the receiving votes category the last three weeks.
Dimantas Farias garners POW accolade
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Helena Dimantas Farias was named the TranSouth Conference Offensive Player of the Week after scoring a goal and assisting on another last week against Bryan College.
Mason earns TranSouth POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Harry Mason was named the TranSouth Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after scoring five goals against Kentucky Wesleyan last week for the Bulldogs.
Legge, Bulldogs win Union Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge, Allyson Agee and Kayla Smith took the top three spots, with Legge winning individual medalist honors and the Bulldogs claiming the team championship Friday at the Union University Fall Invitational at Jackson National Golf Club in Jackson, Tenn.
Bulldogs play to 1-1 draw at Lyon
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jasper Driskill's shot hit the underside of the crossbar and looked to bounce across the goalline in the final seconds but was disallowed and Cumberland played to a 1-1 draw against Lyon College on Saturday in men’s soccer action in Batesville, Ark.
Garrett ties for third at Union
LEBANON, Tenn. – Austin Garrett tied for third with a four-over par 76 and Cumberland’s men finished second overall as a team Friday at the Union University Fall Invitational at Jackson National Golf Club in Jackson, Tenn.
CU falls on late goal
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Keele scored her first career goal but Lyon College tied the match two minutes later and netted the game-winner in the 87th minute in a 2-1 victory over Cumberland in women’s soccer action Saturday in Batesville, Ark.
Bulldogs ranked 29th in RPI
LEBANON, Tenn. –Cumberland University is ranked 29th nationally in the first official NAIA Women’s Soccer Modified Ratings Percentage Index (MRPI), the national office announced this week.
Cumberland swept at LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cali Crosslin recorded six kills and Brooke Bowers posted 13 digs, but Cumberland started slowly and never really recovered, dropping a 3-0 decision to Lindsey Wilson on Wednesday night in Columbia, Ky.
Mason's five goals lead CU to victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored five goals, four in the second half, and Cumberland outdueled Kentucky Wesleyan, 6-4, in men’s soccer action Wednesday afternoon at the CU Soccer Field.
CU drops final three sets at Covenant
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won the first set but dropped the final three by identical 25-23 scores, falling 3-1 to Covenant College on Tuesday night in Lookout Mountain, Ga.
Three second-half goals carry CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored three times in the first 25 minutes of the second half, providing a bit of cushion in a match the Bulldogs dominated, posting a 24-3 advantage in shots in a 4-0 CU victory in women’s soccer action Tuesday over Bryan College at the CU Soccer Field.
Surdam earns second POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Elizabeth Surdam was named the TranSouth Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after collecting her fifth victory and second shutout of the season, as announced by the conference office Monday.
Parsons PK enough for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rhianne Parsons’ penalty kick in the 39th minute was the only score and helped Cumberland overcome a sluggish start in a 1-0 victory over Davenport University in women’s soccer action Sunday at the CU Soccer Field.
Bulldogs pull out close one at Lyon
LEBANON, Tenn. – Karli Collins posted her third double-double of the season with 10 digs and 13 kills and Meghan Gass recorded 23 assists while Brooke Bowers added 23 digs in Cumberland’s 3-0 victory Saturday over Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.
Bulldogs survive, 31-26, with big fourth quarter
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. – DeJeay Woods caught a 41-yard touchdown pass with 1:56 to play and Cumberland scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, overcoming a 10-point deficit for a 31-26 victory here Saturday over West Virginia Tech.
Volleyball drops another close match
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass and Jaclyn Jordan each recorded 11 kills and Karli Collins added 20 digs, but Cumberland was unable to pull out two close sets, falling 3-1 to Martin Methodist in volleyball action Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Second half surge sends Bulldogs to loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mohammed Dumbuya scored twice and 20th-ranked Bethel netted five goals in the second half, taking control of the match and defeating Cumberland, 7-1, in men’s soccer action Wednesday at the CU Soccer Field.
CU women fall 1-0 for first defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Bethel University scored early, controlling play the entire first half, and then held off a furious Cumberland rally in the final minutes for a 1-0 Wildcats victory Wednesday in women’s soccer action at the CU Soccer Field.
Bulldogs start fast but fall at TNU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Amanda Wiseman posted nine kills and Brooks Bowers recorded 18 digs, as Cumberland won the first set but then struggled thereafter, dropping the final three in a 3-1 loss to Trevecca Nazarene on Thursday night at Moore Gym.
Bulldogs fall at UAH, 6-3
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Schaub, Tais Lacerda Bezerra and Abby Wilson all won singles matches, but Cumberland dropped a 6-3 decision to Alabama-Huntsville in women’s tennis action Sunday in Huntsville, Ala.
CU men post 7-2 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all three doubles matches and four of the singles outings, posting a 7-2 victory over Alabama-Huntsville in men’s tennis action Sunday in Huntsville, Ala.
Hurst leads Bulldogs at Georgia Tech
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Tanner Hurst placed second in two events and third in another while Logan Luker posted a pair of Top 10 finishes, leading Cumberland’s cycling team at a mountain bike event hosted by Georgia Tech on September 10-11.
Soccer matches rescheduled for Wednesday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Heavy rains in the area have caused the postponement of Cumberland’s soccer matches scheduled for Tuesday against Bethel University. The teams will play Wednesday at the same times – 2 p.m. for the women and 4 p.m. for the men at the CU Soccer Field.
Schaub makes quarterfinals at first fall event
LEBANON, Tenn. – Courtney Schaub recorded a pair of wins before falling in the quarterfinals and Tais Lacerda Bezerra lost in the Round of 32 for the Cumberland women’s tennis team September 9-11 at the Blue Raider Fall Classic in Columbia, Ky.
Sanna, doubles team pick up wins at LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Evan Sanna won a pair of singles matches and reached the quarterfinals and Pedro Rodrigues and Andres Burgos posted a pair of doubles wins before losing in the semifinals, leading Cumberland at the Blue Raider Fall Tennis Classic on September 9-11 in Columbia, Ky.
Basketball teams hosting kids clinic, student contests
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host Basketball Madness on Friday, October 14 featuring the men’s and women’s programs and including a kids clinic for ages 6-13 as well as a 3-point and slam contest with CU students and an autograph session with both teams.
Boyd, Shattack sweep TranSouth honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Robert Boyd and Sully Shattuck were named the TranSouth Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, on Monday after leading the Bulldogs to a victory over Campbellsville University and an overtime loss to third-ranked University of Rio Grande.
Miller earns second POW award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Ben Miller was named the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after collecting 10 tackles with an interception and two pass break-ups in a 33-17 victory over Kentucky Christian.
Cycling participating in 2011 Soldier Ride
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s cycling program will participate in the Wounded Warrior Project’s 2011 Soldier Ride this Saturday, September 24, in Nashville. Ten CU team members and head coach Tim Hall will ride in the event to help honor and empower the nation’s wounded warriors and raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Hall of Fame banquet tickets available for purchase
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tickets for the 2011 Cumberland Sports Hall of Fame banquet set for 6:30 p.m. on October 14 in Baird Chapel are now available for purchase for $25 per person from the CU Athletic Department.
Women's soccer stays unbeaten with 2-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Helena Dimantas Farias scored in the fourth minute and Rhianne Parsons added the eventual game-winner on a penalty kick in the 29th minute, as Cumberland stayed undefeated with a 2-1 victory Saturday at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky.
Miller scores twice in CU's 33-17 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Broc Loveless connected with Quan Johnson for a 46-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and Cumberland later added a safety, as the Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start and defeated Kentucky Christian, 33-17, Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
CU drops overtime thriller to No. 3 Rio Grande
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored twice in the first half and just missed a chance for the game-winner in the closing minutes , but Neil Harries’ header four minutes into overtime secured a 3-2 victory for third-ranked University of Rio Grande Friday.
CU drops close match at Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University dropped a hard-fought decision Thursday night at Bethel University, falling just short at the end of each set in a 3-0 loss to the Wildcats in McKenzie, Tenn.
Bulldogs announce 2011-12 men's schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s basketball coach Lonnie Thompson announced the 2011-12 basketball schedule this week, which includes 14 home games and eight contests against teams that participated in last year’s NAIA National Tournament.
Bulldogs sweep Fisk
LEBANON, Tenn. – Meghan Gass posted 13 assists and Lacey Gregory added 11 in Cumberland’s three-set victory over Fisk University in volleyball action Wednesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Thomas, Agee named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Dustin Thomas and Allyson Agee were named the TranSouth Men’s and Women’s Golfers of the Week on Tuesday after their performances at The Buccaneer in Tunica, Miss., including Thomas winning individual medalist honors and Agee placing second overall.
Boyd's two goals lead victory over Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Robert Boyd scored twice in the first half for his first two goals of the season and Cumberland held on for a 2-1 victory over Campbellsville University in men’s soccer action Tuesday at the CU Soccer Field.
Shattuck named TranSouth POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Matthew Shattuck was named the TranSouth Conference Defensive Player of the Week after posting a 1-0-1 record in goal for the Bulldogs, including an overtime draw against NCAA Division III Covenant College.
CU finishes Cumberland Classic with victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped a three-set decision to Campbellsville University but then swept Fisk University in three sets Saturday on the final day of competition of the Cumberland Classic at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Blocked kicks cost Bulldogs in 30-27 defeat
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Stan Warrenhuffman caught eight passes for 117 yards and three touchdown and Campbellsville blocked three kicks, two by Leon Melvin, as the Tigers outlasted 18th-ranked Cumberland 30-27 here Saturday night at Finley Stadium.
Mason's hat trick leads 5-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored a natural hat trick and added an assist and Eric Clark netted a pair of goals in Cumberland’s 5-1 victory over Brescia University in the Trevecca Nazarene Classic on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.
Volleyball drops 3-2 decision to KCU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland lost a hard-fought match to Kentucky Christian in the first of three volleyball matches Saturday, winning the first two sets but dropping the last three by a combined eight points.
Bulldogs stay undefeated with 3-1 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Helena Dimantas Farias scored less than a minute into the second half and Morgan Shaffer put the match away with a score in the 76th minute for Cumberland in a 3-1 victory against Campbellsville University on Friday night in Campbellsville, Ky.
Late goal preserves draw for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Plinio Campos scored on a Robert Als assist in the 90th minute and Matthew Shattuck made seven saves in goal, several at point-blank range, as Cumberland played to a 1-1 draw against NCAA Division III Covenant College on Friday in the Trevecca Nazarene Invitational in Nashville, Tenn.
Bulldogs split on first day of CU Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Karli Collins, Mackenzie Gass and Amanda Wiseman all collected double-figure kills in a victory over Mid-Continent but the Bulldogs dropped their second match of the day against Lindsey Wilson on Friday during the Cumberland Classic.
CU falls 3-0 at KWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland started slow and then dropped two close sets, falling 3-0 to Kentucky Wesleyan in volleyball action Tuesday night in Owensboro, Ky.
Agee places second at The Buccaneer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Allyson Agee fired a second-round 82, placing second overall and leading the Cumberland women’s golf team at The Buccaneer at Tunica National Golf Club on Tuesday in Tunica, Miss.
Thomas wins individual medalist honors at CBU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Dustin Thomas carded rounds of 77 and 75, claiming individual medalist honors by four shots over teammate Guy Nardo on Tuesday on the final day of competition at The Buccaneer at Tunica National Golf Club in Tunica, Miss.
Strong recruits heighten expectations for CU cycling
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s cycling program enjoyed its most successful recruiting campaign this past spring and summer after finishing the 2010-11 collegiate season ranked fourth overall in Division II.
Women's hoops announces 2011-12 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University women’s basketball team opens the season at home against Fisk University on October 31 in the first of 11 home contests during the 2011-12 season, as announced by head coach Jeremy Lewis this week.
Miller named MSC Defensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Ben Miller was named the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after helping the Bulldogs to a 23-13 season-opening victory at Lindsey Wilson.
Cumberland drops two matches to end Scott Jones Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland combined for just 49 kills in two matches, hitting .037 and dropping 3-0 decisions to Lindsey Wilson and Trevecca Nazarene on Saturday on the final day of the Scott Jones Classic in Nashville, Tenn.
CU falls 2-0 at Wesleyan
LEBANON, Tenn. – In a match marred by nine yellow cards and one red card, Tennessee Wesleyan scored a pair of second half goals, the last one with less than three minutes remaining, defeating Cumberland 2-0 in men’s soccer action late Saturday in Athens, Tenn.
Six turnovers help CU to opening 23-13 win
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Cumberland intercepted four passes and came up with six total turnovers, turning those into 14 points, as the 18th-ranked Bulldogs overcame a slow start for a 23-13 season-opening victory over Lindsey Wilson here Saturday night.
Parsons nets golden goal in 2-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – After waiting nearly an hour before overtime because of a lightning delay, Rhianne Parsons scored unassisted 48 seconds into the extra period, giving Cumberland a 2-1 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan in women’s soccer action Saturday in Athens, Tenn.
Bulldogs split on first day of Scott Jones Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland lost its opening match to Kentucky Christian but came right back with a 3-1 victory over Mid-Continent behind 11 kills from Mackenzie Gass and 20 assists by Lacey Gregory on Friday in the Scott Jones Classic in Nashville, Tenn.
CU comes from behind for 3-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland fought its way back after losing the first set and then hold on at the end, prevailing 3-1 over Kentucky Christian on Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center behind 11 kills and 12 digs from freshman Karli Collins.
Freshmen Endicott, Hurst post wins at ETSU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s cycling team began the 2011 Mountain Bike season this past weekend at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn., with four riders competing in four separate events over two days.
Bulldogs outlast MCU in TSAC opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Karli Collins posted a double-double with 11 kills and 20 digs while Mackenzie Gass added 10 kills, as Cumberland overcame a two-set deficit, rallying to defeat Mid-Continent, 3-2, in volleyball action Tuesday night in Mayfield, Ky.
Mason earns TranSouth POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Harry Mason was named the TranSouth Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after scoring five goals in the club’s two matches over the weekend, nearly matching his season total from a year ago.
Surdam, Dimantas Farias sweep TranSouth awards
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University swept the TranSouth Conference Women’s Soccer awards on Monday, with Elizabeth Surdam earning Defensive Player of the Week and Helena Dimantas Farias garnering Offensive Player of the Week after the Bulldogs opened with a pair of victories away from home.
Bulldogs fall short at Union, 2-1
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored his fifth goal in two matches, but host Union College netted the game-winner just seconds before halftime and held off a furious rally by Cumberland, taking a 2-1 victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday in the Golden Corral Classic in Barbourville, Ky.
Early goals send CU to 5-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Helena Dimantas Farias scored a pair of goals and Kaitlin Phillips added a goal and an assist in Cumberland’s 5-0 victory over Barton College in the Bulldog Classic on Saturday in Barbourville, Ky.
CU ends Volleydawg Classic with a victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland split its two matches Saturday in the Volleydawg Classic, coming out flat and falling, 3-0, to Reinhardt University before rebounding with a hard-fought 3-0 triumph over the Univ. of Pikeville.
Bulldogs split opening matches
LEBANON, Tenn. – It was the tale of two matches for Cumberland Friday night, with the Bulldogs defeating the Univ. of Pikeville, 3-0, behind 13 kills from freshman Karli Collins. But CU struggled in the second match, falling to Faulkner University, 3-1.
Mason's four goals pace Bulldog triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored four goals and freshman Josh McCausland posted a goal and three assists, as Cumberland routed Berea College, 9-0, in the season opener for both clubs Friday in the Golden Corral Classic in Barbourville, Ky.
Second-half goals send CU to victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rhianne Parsons scored on a penalty kick early in the second half and Helena Dimantas Farias netted the game-winner on a free kick from just outside the box, giving Cumberland a 2-1 season-opening victory in women’s soccer at Union College Friday in the Bulldog Classic.
Bulldogs working toward season opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – With fall camp complete, Cumberland football coach Dewayne Alexander commented this week on the team’s efforts during camp, the practice schedule and then on different positions and players as the Bulldogs head towards next Saturday’s season opener at Lindsey Wilson.
Cumberland set to host Volleydawg Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland opens the 2011 volleyball season this weekend, hosting the Volleydawg Classic at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday. The Bulldogs will play four matches, taking on Faulkner University, Reinhardt University and the University of Pikeville.
Bulldog soccer opens season this weekend
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s and women’s soccer teams open the season this weekend at a tournament in Barbourville, Ky. The men take on host Union College and Berea College while the women play Union and Barton College.
Coaches Show debuts August 31
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland Football Coaches Show returns for another year starting August 31 and running through the end of the season. Tommy Bryan, who handles play-by-play duties for all Bulldog football broadcasts, will host the 60-minute show inside the Mitchell Student Center on the CU campus.
Bulldogs picked fifth in TranSouth
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland was picked to finish fifth in the TranSouth Conference in a poll of league coaches released over the weekend by the league office. The Bulldogs return only six returning letterwinners after graduation and departures from last year’s 24-13 squad.
Mandarino earns All-League honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Mike Mandarino earned All-League honors in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League this summer after batting .308 with 26 RBIs and tossing 44 innings on the mound for the Southern Maryland Nationals.
Fall camp nearing end for football
LEBANON, Tenn. – With fall camp nearly complete, Cumberland football coach Dewayne Alexander has been very pleased with his team’s efforts as the Bulldogs head toward the finish of fall camp with Saturday’s team scrimmage at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
CU picked seventh in TranSouth
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University was picked to finish seventh among league teams in the TranSouth Conference Preseason Men’s Soccer Coaches’ Poll released this week by the league office.
Bulldogs ink FCS' Morrisett
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s basketball coach Jeremy Lewis announced the signing of Friendship Christian standout Andrea Morrisett this week to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Women's soccer picked fourth in TSAC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland was picked fourth in the TranSouth Conference Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll released this week by the conference office, just behind Union University. Seven-time defending regular champion Martin Methodist was a unanimous choice to win an eighth straight league title.
CU women's soccer works on fitness, skill work
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney returned seven starters from last year’s 9-7-2 club as camp opened last week as well as a host of new faces, including 11 freshmen. The Bulldogs have been practicing twice daily, with fitness work each morning and skill work during both sessions.
Newcomers highlight first week of volleyball drills
LEBANON, Tenn. – Longtime Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering heads into the 2011 campaign with a roster short on experience but full of new faces and passion for the upcoming year. The Bulldogs just completed their first week of practice with only six returning letterwinners and eight true freshmen.
Bulldogs complete first week of training
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s soccer team started practice this week with an experienced but still very young club under fifth-year head coach Jeff Loucks. The Bulldogs have worked on fitness and technical skills in the morning and training and group play in the afternoon each day this week.
Football opens practice as stadium materials arrive
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University begins football practice Wednesday just as materials for new stadium seating and press box arrived this week. More than 120 players will participate in Wednesday’s opening workouts, the first of 11 days of preseason workouts before classes begin at CU on August 24.
Exxon Tiger Market offers CU apparel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University t-shirts, hats, coffee cups, key chains, water bottles, car tags and more may be purchased at the Exxon Tiger Market on South Cumberland Street in Lebanon.
Cumberland ranked 19th in Preseason NAIA Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 19th nationally in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll the national office announced late Monday. The Bulldogs were ranked in seven Top 25 polls last season, including 23rd at the end of the regular season.
Football helps out in Lebanon
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s football team took to the streets of Lebanon on Monday for a pair of community service projects, mulching at the city’s main offices at Castle Heights and various activities at the Jimmy Floyd Family Center.
Lebanon MAPCO displays CU sign
LEBANON, Tenn. – MAPCO General Manager Kevin Richardson at the corner of Hartmann Drive and Leeville Pike in Lebanon is a proud sponsor of Cumberland athletics, as displayed above the cooler on the west wall of the store.
New Cumberland gear available at WalMart
LEBANON, Tenn. – WalMart in Lebanon has received a new shipment of Cumberland University athletic gear and apparel, including women’s clothing as well as t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and socks.
Volleyball adds two signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signings of Greenbrier native Rylee Butler and Springfield product Brooke Daniels to scholarship papers for the 2011-12 academic year.
Cumberland announces 2011 Hall of Fame class
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University announced its 2011 Hall of Fame class this week, which features legendary and innovative football coach Herschel Moore; longtime coach, broadcaster and contributor Mitch Walters; former volleyball player Kathy Palk Slaughter; and former baseball All-Americans Joe Fushey and Dave Beck.
Martinez homers for first major league hit
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland baseball player Luis Martinez was recalled by the San Diego Padres earlier this week and collected his first major league hit in Wednesday night’s contest against Arizona, a solo homer in the seventh inning.
Bulldogs picked second in MSC West
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s football team was picked second in the West Division in a vote of Mid-South Conference coaches released this week. The Bulldogs trailed the Univ. of the Cumberlands by one point in the final tally.
Football desktop background now available
LEBANON, Tenn. – Thanks to recent Cumberland University graduate Gloria Caples, the 2011 football schedule desktop background is now available at GoCumberlandAthletics.com featuring seniors Sam Greene, Stephon Ransom, Chris Simpson and Ben Miller along with junior Allanté McLemore.
Twardowski signs with Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signing of Churchill, Ontario, native Stephanie Twardowski this week to scholarship papers for the 2011-12 academic year. Twardowski is the seventh Bulldog player in this year’s signing class.
Nineteen home matches highlight volleyball slate
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will play 19 home matches this season, including hosting a pair of tournaments, as the Bulldogs released their 35-match 2011 schedule this week, which begins with the annual Volleydawg Classic on August 26-27 on the CU campus.
Martinez receives first big league at-bat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland player Luis Martinez received his first Major League at-bat Friday for the San Diego Padres against the San Francisco Giants, going 0-for-2 in the game off the bench.
Alexander receives TSWA Coach of the Year award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Dewayne Alexander received the Tennessee Sportswriters Association Football Coach of the Year award Friday during the TSWA’s annual business meeting and luncheon at the TSSAA headquarters in Hermitage, Tenn.
Football season, single-game ticket prices set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced new season and single-game ticket prices for the 2011 football campaign this week. New bleachers and press box facilities will be in place for the home opener on September 17, with delivery and construction set for the month of August.
Softball adds three more signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of California natives Jessica Lozano and Natalie Garcia and Texas native Kacy Hobbs to scholarship papers for the 2012 season.
Seven home matches highlight men's soccer schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announces the team’s 2011 schedule this week with seven home matches, including a meeting against the University of Rio Grande, last year’s No. 1 team in the nation for the most of the year.
Women's soccer announces 2011 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney released the club’s 2011 schedule this week, which includes six home matches. The Bulldogs begin the season August 26-27 in a tournament at Union College.
Eight clubs earn NAIA Scholar Team award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eight Cumberland University athletic teams posted team grade-point-averages of 3.00 or higher for the 2010-11 academic year, earning NAIA Scholar Team honors, as announced by the national office. Teams must record a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution to be eligible for the award.
Martinez becomes first Bulldog in major leagues
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland University catcher Luis Martinez became the first Bulldog player ever to reach the major leagues when he called up late Thursday night by the San Diego Padres. Martinez is expected to be in uniform this evening when the Padres take on Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium.
Mandarino named Cal Ripken League All-Star
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball All-American Mike Mandarino was named to the Cal Ripken League All-Star Team, a wooden bat summer league for college players comprised of eight teams in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan region.
Construction continues on softball addition
LEBANON, Tenn. – Workers poured and finished the concrete slab Thursday morning on the new addition at the Cumberland softball field which includes a players lounge, locker room and coaches offices, as construction continues on the new addition for the 2011-12 year.
Dayton, Emmetts, Ransom recognized by VSN
LEBANON, Tenn. – Daniel Dayton was rated as the top returner in the nation and Tyler Emmetts and Stephon Ransom were both ranked among the top players at their positions by the Victory Sports Network in a preseason list of the top returning NAIA football players for the upcoming season.
Lokey named Strength and Conditioning Coach
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the hiring of Bradley Lokey as the department’s Director of Strength and Conditioning, effective July 18. Lokey replaces Matt Hickmann, who took a position in the same area at Furman University.
Collins signs with Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s basketball coach Jeremy Lewis announced the signing of former Creek Wood High School product Sarah Collins to scholarship papers for the 2011-12 academic year. Collins is transferring to CU after one season at Lambuth University.
Bulldogs ranked 18th in VSN poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s football team is ranked 18th in the Victory Sports Network complete preseason ranking of all 85 NAIA football teams in this summer’s NAIA Preview magazine, which may be purchased online at http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com.
Agee, Legge set to play in state open, girls' amateur
LEBANON, Tenn. - Cumberland golfers Allyson Agee and Katie Legge will participate in two of the state's most prestigious events in the coming weeks - Agee in the Tennessee Women's Open and Legge in the Tennessee Girls' Junior Amateur.
Farris, Winegardner ink professional contracts
LEBANON, Tenn. - Cumberland baseball players Cory Farris and Tommy Winegardner have both signed professional contracts in the last two weeks - Farris with the Chicago White Sox and Winegarnder with the Baltimore Orioles.
Ransom named Preseason All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland linebacker Stephon Ransom was named a Preseason All-American this week by Consensus Draft Services, an extensive online NFL draft preview website.
CU offering summer camps in seven sports
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s award-winning coaching staff and student-athletes will be hosting camps and clinics in seven different sports throughout the summer.
CU football adds Goodpasture duo
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football coach Dewayne Alexander announced the signing of a pair of Goodpasture Christian School players, Mitchell Martin and Hunter Williamson, for the 2011 season.
Smith named 2011 Lindsey Donnell Award winner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Josh Smith is this year’s recipient of the Lindsey Donnell Award presented annually to Bulldog student-athlete who excels in both academics and athletics. The award is given in honor of Lindsey Donnell, a former Bulldog football Little All-American and former professor at Cumberland University.
VSN All-Star Football Game set for broadcast
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Victory Sports Network will be broadcast the Fifth Annual Senior Classic this Saturday at Noon CT from Salina Stadium in Salina, Kan. The video pregame show will start at 11:30 a.m. Cumberland players Melvin Armstrong and Mitch Reynolds along with the Bulldog coaching staff will be part of the game.
Bulldogs ranked 19th in Coaches' Spring Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 19th in the 2011 NAIA Football Coaches’ Spring Top 25 Poll released Monday by the national office. The Bulldogs finished the 2010 campaign ranked 23rd nationally and were ranked in the NAIA Top 25 in eight of the 10 regular season polls last season, reaching as high as 16th in the nation.
Athletes place in FOCUS Art Competition
LEBANON, Tenn. – Adrian Baker won first place in the two-dimensional category and Charles Brooks, Deonta Johnson and Kyle Upton were all named honorable mention during the 14th Annual Focus On CU Students (FOCUS) Art Competition currently on display at Adams Gallery on the CU campus.
Spring practice under way for Cumberland
LEBANON, Tenn. – Coming off one of the best seasons since Cumberland University revived its football program in 1990, head coach Dewayne Alexander is excited to get back on the field. The Bulldogs began spring practice on March 21 but have yet to get in a full pads practice.
Bulldogs release 2011 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University announced its 2011 football schedule on Tuesday, which includes four home contests as well as a pair of night games on the road to start the season.
Hall Q&A with The Daily Peloton
Cycling coach Tim Hall recently participated in a question and answer session called on collegiate cycling called “Ride and Learn" with The Daily Peloton.
