Blackburn inks with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Shawn Blackburn this week to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Bulldogs add New Jersey grappler
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Buena, N.J., native Billy Ward to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 season.
Wrestling signs Sartain
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Tuscumbia, Ala., native Chandler Sartain to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 season.
Softball adds two more signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signings of California natives Tessa Tomaselli and Andrea Arellano this week to scholarship papers for the 2014 season.
Segdwick earns All-League honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball player Matthew Sedgwick was named to the Tennessee Summer Collegiate Baseball Association All-League team this week, as announced by the TSCBA office.
Cumberland places 28th in final Learfield Directors' Cup
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University finished 28th nationally in the recently-released final standings for the 2013 Learfield Sports’ Directors Cup, the program’s best finish in school history.
Williams inks with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Rio Rancho, N.M., native Ladigo Williams this week to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 season. He is the brother of current CU grappler Jake Williams.
Bulldogs add transfer Jackson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Corryton, Tenn., native Stephen Jackson to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 season this week. Jackson is transferring to CU after redshirting last year at King University.
Small, Walker add to wrestling recruiting class
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signings of a pair of East Ridge, Tenn., products to scholarship papers this week – Kendall Small and Coby Walker – for the 2013-14 season.
Thurman inks with CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signing of Evensville, Tenn., native Emily Thurman to scholarship papers this week for the upcoming season.
Wrestling signs two more
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signings of Niko Kolgaklis and JohnMark Reddick to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 academic year.
Bulldogs ink Bradley Central's Bromley
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Harrison, Tenn., native Dakota Bromley to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 season.
Football signs Jones, Jernigan
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football coach Donnie Suber announced the signings of Trevon Jones and Andrew Jernigan to scholarship papers this week for the 2013 season.
Memorial service set for Susewind
LEBANON, Tenn. – Belmont University will hold a memorial service for former Bruins player and Cumberland University assistant coach Eric Susewind on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Troutt Theater on Belmont's campus.
CU assistant coach killed in car wreck
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nashville Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the victim of a fatal car crash on I-24 late Saturday night was Cumberland University assistant women’s soccer coach Eric Susewind.
Marcelo named ITA All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo was named an All-American by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, as announced last week by the national organization. Players ranked in the Top 20 nationally in the final ITA rankings in either singles or doubles earned All-America honors.
Baseball ends year ranked 14th in Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland finished the season ranked 14th nationally in the NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Postseason Top 25 Poll, announced this week by the national office.
Sullivan inks with women's golf
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University golf coach Scott Wilkerson announced the signing of Smithville, Tenn., native Mallory Sullivan to scholarship papers this week for the 2014-15 academic year.
Urquhart earns Rawlings Gold Glove Award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University shortstop Cory Urquhart was named to the 2013 Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Gold Glove Team this week, as selected by the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association (NAIA-BCA) All-America Selection Committee.
Men's soccer announces 2013 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s soccer coach Kyle Smith announced the 2013 schedule this week, which includes seven home matches as well as a tournament in Nashville.
Freeman named SID of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Jo Jo Freeman was named the Mid-South Conference Sports Information Director of the Year for 2012-13 at the conference meetings this week in Campbellsville, Ky.
Gomez voted Honorable Mention All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Anthony Gomez was voted Honorable Mention All-America, as announced Monday and selected by the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association (NAIA-BCA) All-America Selection Committee.
Agee earns First Team Academic All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s A.C. Agee was voted First Team Capital One Academic All-American and Katie Legge was a Third Team selection, as announced Monday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Women's soccer announces 2013 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the club’s 2013 schedule this week, which includes eight home matches and outings against three national championship teams.
Softball inks Florida native Stoll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of St. Johns River State College product Katelynn Stoll this week to scholarship papers for the 2014 season.
Women's golf ranked 21st in final Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland finished the season ranked 21st in the final 2013 NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Friday.
Sepulveda, Dedić post first ITA rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Angelica Sepulveda is ranked in singles and doubles and Antea Dedić earned a doubles ranking in the final ITA NAIA College Tennis Rankings of the 2012-13 tennis season, released over the weekend by the national organization.
Marcelo, Rodrigues ranked in final ITA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo and Pedro Rodrigues are both ranked in singles and doubles in the final ITA NAIA College Tennis Rankings of the 2012-13 tennis season, released over the weekend by the national organization.
Whitt inks with volleyball
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Ocala, Fla., native Jena Whitt this week to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Wrestling adds Baysinger, Gattinella
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signings of Dalton Baysinger and Tom Gattinella to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 academic year.
Summer camps start next week at CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – A host of summer camps begin next week on the Cumberland campus, including baseball and volleyball with softball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading and wrestling to come later in June and into July.
Griffith, Daniels sign with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signings of Justus Griffith and Corey Daniels to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Smith named men's soccer coach
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the hiring of Kyle Smith as the head coach for men’s soccer on Thursday.
Bennett, Blackwood named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Allison Blackwood and Victoria Bennett were both named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the national office Wednesday during the NAIA Championships in Columbus, Ga.
Rainer, Sedgwick named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland ‘s Mitch Rainer and Matthew Sedgwick were both named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes, as announced Wednesday by the national office during the Avista-NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.
Madut inks scholarship with CU cross country
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signing of Nashville, Tenn., native Garang Madut to scholarship papers for the 2013 seasons.
Shaw, Brooks added to volleyball recruiting class
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Abby Shaw this week to scholarship papers for the 2013 season and the addition of Lesa Brooks for the upcoming season as well.
Bulldogs add five signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football coach Donnie Suber announced the signings of Korey McLin, Jacob Sims, Brian Rudolph, Matt Alter and Austin Lees this week to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Marr inks with CU soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer announced the signing of Ruskington, England, native Alex Marr this week to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Wrestling inks Croley, Varner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signings of Seymour, Tenn., native Nate Croley and Hixson, Tenn., native Christian Varner to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 academic year.
Volleyball releases 2013 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the 2013 schedule, which includes 20 home games and two home tournaments – the Volleydawg Classic and the Cumberland Classic – both in September.
Agee, Smith, McGinley all named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s A.C. Agee, K.C. McGinley and Kayla Smith were all named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes, as announced during the NAIA Women’s Golf Championships last week in Lincoln, Neb.
Sepulveda earns Second Team All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Angelica Sepulveda was voted Second Team All-American, as announced this week by the NAIA and selected by the national organization’s All-America committee.
Legge ties for 33rd overall at NAIA Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge got off to another slow start but righted the ship on her back nine, carding a second straight seven-over par 79 and tying for 33rd overall in the final round of the 19th Annual NAIA Championships at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb.
Goodman, Garrett both named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Austin Garrett and Jeremy Goodman were both named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the national office at the conclusion of the NAIA Championships in Salem, Ore.
Men's tennis finishes 7th nationally, women 18th
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s tennis team moved up two spots to No. 7 and the women’s team remained 18th in the final NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 polls released this week by the national office.
Student-athletes named to CU Dean's List
LEBANON, Tenn. – A total of 116 Cumberland student-athletes and athletic training students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester, which recognizes academic excellence. The honor is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.50 or above on all classes attempted.
Legge makes cut for final round, still tied for 35th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge started slowly but posted a pair of birdies en route to a third-round 79 on Thursday in the third round of the 19th Annual NAIA Women’s Golf Championships at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb. She is still tied for 35th overall and is one of only three individuals to make the cut for the final day of competition.
Legge moves up 34 spots with second-round 76
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge rebounded with a four-over par 76, moving up 34 spots on Wednesday at the 19th Annual NAIA Women’s Golf Championships at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb.
Legge shoots 82 on first day of NAIA tourney
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge fired an opening-round 82 that included nine pars on Tuesday at the 19th Annual NAIA Women’s Golf Championships at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb.
Softball tournament photos available for purchase
LEBANON, Tenn. – Photos from the NAIA Softball Championship Opening Round in Hardeeville, S.C., are available for purchase through the University of South Carolina-Beaufort athletic website.
Marcelo, Rodrigues garner All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antonio Manuel Marcelo was voted First Team All-American and Pedro Rodrigues earned Second Team honors, as announced this week by the NAIA and selected by the national organization’s All-America committee.
Agee, Legge both earn Academic All-District
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland golfers A.C. Agee and Katie Legge were voted First Team College Division Academic All-District IV by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), as announced Monday by the national organization. As a First Team All-District selection, Agee and Legge’s names will be part of the ballot for Academic All-America.
Hunt voted Academic All-District
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland wrestler Zeke Hunt was voted First Team College Division Academic All-District IV by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), as announced Monday by the national organization. As a First Team All-District selection, Hunt’s name will be part of the ballot for Academic All-America.
Rodrigues, Lacerda Bezerra, Rácz named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland tennis players Pedro Rodrigues, Tais Lacerda Bezerra and Anita Rácz were all named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes over the weekend by the national office during the NAIA Championships in Mobile, Ala.
Blackwood earns First Team Academic All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Allison Blackwood was voted First Team Capital One Academic All-American as a designated player, as announced Monday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Blackwood was a Second Team Academic All-American selection in 2012.
Tennis falls 5-2 to AUM
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Pablo Borrero posted victories in singles and doubles but it was not enough, as No. 9 Cumberland’s season came to an end with a 5-2 loss Thursday to second-ranked Auburn Montgomery in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Championships in Mobile, Ala.
Legge gets invite to NAIA Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Katie Legge has been extended an invitation to participate in the 2013 NAIA Women’s Golf Championships as an individual at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb., on May 21-24.
CU advances to NAIA quarterfinals with 5-2 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antonio Manuel Marcelo clinched the deciding point and freshmen Pablo Borrero and Sebastian Nava also provided singles victories in ninth-ranked Cumberland’s 5-2 win over No. 7 Bethel University in the Round of 16 at the NAIA Championships in Mobile, Ala.
Bulldogs fall to SCAD-Atlanta in national tourney
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Angelica Sepulveda and Antea Dedić both won in singles and the 18th-ranked Bulldogs picked up one doubles win, but No. 15 SCAD-Atlanta posted four singles victories for a 6-3 victory in the first round of the NAIA Championships on Tuesday in Mobile, Ala.
Softball's season ends with 6-0 loss
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. – Cumberland stranded six runners in the first six innings, including the bases loaded in the fourth, and 15th-ranked Spring Hill College added four runs in the sixth en route to a 6-0 victory over the Bulldogs here Tuesday in the NAIA Championship Opening Round at the Gray Sports Complex.
Big inning keeps Bulldogs alive
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. – Natalie Garcia’s two-run homer put Cumberland ahead for good and Jessica Roper added a two-run shot later in an eight-run sixth inning, as the Bulldogs stayed alive with a come-from-behind 10-3 victory over Virginia Intermont here Tuesday in the NAIA Championship Opening Round.
Softball falls in NAIA opener
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. – South Carolina-Beaufort scored 11 runs in the first three innings and the ninth-ranked Sand Sharks posted a 13-5 victory over Cumberland here Monday in the NAIA Championship Opening Round at the Richard Gray Sports Complex.
Men's soccer signs Portland's Lennon
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University announced the signing of Portland, Tenn., native Joseph Lennon to scholarship papers this week for the 2013 soccer season.
Bulldogs sign Livingston's McCoy
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of Livingston, Tenn., native Jordan McCoy to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Football inks two more
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland football coach Donnie Suber announced the signings of Tony Cooper and Joey Faulk this week to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Cumberland set to host 2014 Mid-South Basketball Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host the 2014 Mid-South Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center on March 6-9, the conference office announced this week.
Live video, audio, stats available for softball tournament
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. – Live video with audio as well as live stats will be available for all games in the NAIA Championship Opening Round here hosted by South Carolina-Beaufort, with Cumberland taking on the ninth-ranked Sand Sharks on Monday at 2 p.m. Central Time.
Bulldogs season ends with 4-3 loss
JOLIET, Ill. – Judson University’s Josh Raymond led off the 10th inning with a single and Mark DeYoung followed with an RBI double, plating the winning run for a 4-3 victory over 13th-ranked Cumberland in an elimination game here Saturday morning in the NAIA Championship Opening Round at Silver Cross Field.
Johnston, Gomez, Seaton help CU play another day
JOLIET, Ill. – Justin Johnston’s double tied the game and Anthony Gomez tossed six innings of one-hit relief to pick up the victory, as 13th-ranked Cumberland hung on for a 6-5 win against Mayville State in the NAIA Championship Opening Round here at Silver Cross Field.
Stewart takes part in Cowboys minicamp
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland University football player BJ Stewart participated in the first day of minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday at Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas. Stewart was one of more than 40 players, mostly rookies, at the two-day minicamp.
Baseball pounds out 18 runs, 24 hits in victory
JOLIET, Ill. – Tyler Anderson collected four hits, Craig Monson drove in five runs and Evin Einhardt tossed a complete game, as the 13th-ranked Bulldogs stayed alive with an 18-2 victory over Trinity Christian in the NAIA Championship Opening Round here at Silver Cross Field.
Five errors send Bulldogs into loser's bracket
JOLIET, Ill. – Johnny Amann homered, doubled and scored three times and Judson University took advantage of five Cumberland errors in a 7-4 victory over the 13th-ranked Bulldogs here Thursday in the first game of the NAIA Championships Opening Round at Silver Cross Field.
Pace's jersey headed to Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
LEBANON, Tenn. – The jersey of Cumberland University All-American Jessica Pace will be displayed in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame for the next year as part of the “Ring of Honor” in recognition of outstanding play for the 2012-13 season.
Wrestling inks New Orleans native Brister
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of New Orleans, La., native Ross Brister to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year, the second signee from the Crescent City.
Bulldogs place second in MSC President's Cup
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University finished second among 11 schools in the Mid-South Conference President’s Cup standings, conference officials announced this week.
Cumberland partners with Titans for season ticket holder dinner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University and the Tennessee Titans partnered for an appreciation dinner for season ticket holders Monday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center, with Mike Keith, Gregg Williams and Jason McCourty part of the Titans personnel in attendance to speak to the crowd and sign autographs.
Women's tennis takes on SCAD-Atlanta in NAIA Tournament
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s tennis team will take on 15th-ranked SCAD-Atlanta on Tuesday, May 14, at 1 p.m. in the first round of the NAIA Championships at the Mobile Tennis Center. The Bulldogs are making their third appearance in the national tournament and first since 2008.
Men's tennis faces Mobile at NAIA Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s tennis team will face host University of Mobile on Tuesday, May 14, at 9 a.m. in the first round of the NAIA Championships at the Mobile Tennis Center. The Bulldogs are making their second straight trip to the national tournament and sixth overall in program history.
Softball headed to South Carolina for NAIA Opening Round
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s softball team will face hosts South Carolina-Beaufort in the NAIA Championship Opening Round on Monday, May 13, in the program’s first-ever trip to the national tournament.
Blackwood named Lindsey Donnell Award recipient
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball player Allison Blackwood is the 2012-13 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 Bulldog football Little All-American and former professor at Cumberland University.
Baseball headed back to Joliet
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will play Judson University in the Joliet, Ill., site on Thursday in the NAIA Championship Opening Round, as announced Monday by the national office.
OVU presents inaugural Ron Pavan Hustle Award
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently presented the inaugural Ron Pavan Hustle Award to men’s lacrosse player, Joel Sweitzer. The annual award recognizes an OVU student-athlete whose hard work in both practice and competition has served as an inspiration to teammates.
Becker, Herman join CU staff
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the addition of Brandon Becker and Dave Herman to the Bulldog coaching staff for the 2013-14 academic year.
Summer cheer camps set for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host a pair of summer cheerleading camps on campus, including NCA Camp and a one-day clinic run by the CU cheer squad, both in June.
Record number of athletes set for graduation
LEBANON, Tenn. – A record 109 current and former Cumberland student-athletes, athletic trainers and athletic staff will participate in the 171st Commencement ceremonies set for this Saturday on the lawn of Memorial Hall on the CU campus.
Bulldogs pound out 21 hits in win at TNU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Chris Hall collected five hits, Brodie Ross and Daniel Harrison each posted four hits and Tyler Anderson drove in four runs, as 13th-ranked Cumberland scored 15 runs in the first four innings en route to a 17-10 victory over Trevecca Nazarene on Friday at Jackson Field in Nashville, Tenn.
Bulldogs ink Livingston Academy's Carr
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University men’s soccer program announced the signing of Livingston, Tenn., native Jesse Carr to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Delaune signs with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University wrestling coach Todd Allen announced the signing of New Orleans, La., native Kyle Delaune to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Blackwood garners Academic All-District honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Allison Blackwood was voted College Division Academic All-District IV by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), as announced Tuesday by the national organization. It marks the second straight year Blackwood has earned All-District accolades.
Wrestling ranks fifth in nation in team GPA
LEBANON, Tenn. – Zeke Hunt placed second as an individual and Cumberland’s wrestling program placed fifth as a team in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Academic Awards announced this week by the organization.
CU adds game at Trevecca, drops two spots in NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – With almost two weeks between the conference tournament and the NAIA Championship Opening Round, Cumberland has added a game this Friday at long-time rival Trevecca Nazarene at 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs also dropped two spots in this week’s Coaches’ Top 25 to No. 13 in the nation.
CU men's soccer coach Loucks resigns
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the resignation of men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks effective May 31.
Tennis teams move in different directions in latest Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s men moved up one spot to ninth and the CU women dropped a spot to No. 18 in the latest NAIA Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 polls releases Tuesday by the national office.
Greene named TSWA Pitcher of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Kevin T. Greene was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Week on Wednesday after tossing a complete game in the opener of last week’s Mid-South Conference Championships.
Blackwood earns TSWA weekly honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Allison Blackwood was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week on Wednesday after her performances in four games for the Bulldogs.
Garrett earns First Team All-MSC; Botts, Broyles Honorable Mention
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland junior Austin Garrett earned First Team All-Conference honors and freshmen Ryan Botts and Peyton Broyles both garnered Honorable Mention All-MSC accolades, as announced at the completion of the conference tournament last week in Bardstown, Ky.
Legge named MSC Co-Player of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland sophomore Katie Legge was named Mid-South Conference Co-Player of the Year while Legge and junior Katie Smith earned First Team All-Conference honors and senior A.C. Agee was named Honorable Mention at the completion of the conference tournament last week in Bardstown, Ky.
CU falls twice on championship day
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Lindsey Wilson scored six unearned runs in the first game and Jane Egiazarova hit a pair of two-run homers in the second contest, backing up a three-hit shutout from Jordan Hood, as the 14th-ranked Blue Raiders won 10-6 and 6-0 against Cumberland here Tuesday to win the Mid-South Conference Championships at Domtar Park.
Bulldogs reach championship game with 2-1 win
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Courtney Maynard allowed an unearned runs in six-plus innings and Allison Blackwood got the final two outs with the bases loaded, preserving Cumberland’s 2-1 victory over 14th-ranked Lindsey Wilson and sending the Bulldogs into the championship game here at the Mid-South Conference Championships at Domtar Park.
Sunday softball games canceled
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Continuing rain overnight and forecasted throughout the day has canceled all games on Sunday in the Mid-South Conference Softball Championships here at Domtar Park. The regular schedule of games will resume Monday, with Cumberland playing in the winner’s bracket final against No. 14 Lindsey Wilson at 1 p.m. Central Time.
Nicholson's RBI single, defense help CU in 4-3 victory
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Emily Nicholson’s RBI single in the eighth inning plated the winning run and she made a terrific catch on a throw in the dirt for the final out of the game, preserving a 4-3 Cumberland victory over 25th-ranked Campbellsville here Saturday at Domtar Park in the Mid-South Conference Championships.
Big innings doom Bulldogs in 7-2 loss
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Tyler Alford belted a solo homer but 11th-ranked Cumberland managed just six hits and No. 19 Georgetown College scored three runs in the first and three more in the sixth to back up a complete game from Tyler Arthur in a 6-2 victory in an elimination game here Saturday at Hunter Wright Stadium.
Blackwood, Maynard both garner First Team All-MSC honors
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Courtney Maynard and Allison Blackwood both earned First Team All-Mid-South Conference honors and Jessica Roper and Natalie Garcia were each named Second Team in a vote of league coaches, as announced by the league office here Friday before the start of the conference tournament.
Bulldogs fall in extra-inning thriller, 2-0
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Cumberland was just 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and the 11th-ranked Bulldogs wasted a tremendous effort from lefthander Anthony Gomez, as Campbellsville scored twice in the 11th inning for a 2-0 victory in the Mid-South Conference Championships here at Hunter Wright Stadium.
Softball places eight on MSC Scholar-Athlete list
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Eight Cumberland softball players were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes prior to the start of the Mid-South Conference Championships here Saturday at Domtar Park. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.25 grade-point-average or above to be eligible for the award.
Baseball leads Mid-South with 13 Scholar-Athletes
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – A total of 13 Cumberland baseball players were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes during the pretournament banquet this week for the MSC Championships. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.25 grade-point-average or above to be eligible for the award.
Mid-South Conference softball bracket set
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The bracket for the 2013 Mid-South Conference Softball Championships was released Thursday by the league office, with Cumberland matching up against Georgetown College here on Saturday at 1 p.m. Eastern Time at Domtar Park.
Four players earn MSC Gold Glove awards
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Cory Urquhart, Tyler Anderson, Chris Hall and Richie Seaton all received the Gold Glove Award at their respective positions at the pretournament banquet for the Mid-South Conference Championships. The team was selected based on fielding percentage throughout the season at each position.
Greene's complete game gives Hunt 1,400th win
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Kevin T. Greene tossed his fifth complete game of the season, allowing just six hits with nine strikeouts, and Craig Monson’s two-run double in the first inning was enough in 11th-ranked Cumberland’s 3-1 victory over Shawnee State in the first game of the Mid-South Conference Championships here Thursday at Hunter Wright Stadium.
Gomez, Hall, Hunt lead baseball honors
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Anthony Gomez was voted Mid-South Conference Pitcher of the Year, Chris Hall earned Freshman of the Year honors and Cory Urquhart and Craig Monson were named First Team All-Conference in a vote of league coaches announced here Wednesday night at the MSC Baseball Championships banquet.
Sepulveda voted NAIA Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Angelica Sepulveda was voted the NAIA Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday after posting six victories during the Mid-South Conference Championships for the Bulldogs.
Hunt aims for win No. 1,400 to start MSC Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland opens the 2013 Mid-South Conference Championships on Thursday at 9 a.m. Central Time against Shawnee State at Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. Long-time Bulldog head coach Woody Hunt will aim for his 1,400th career victory in the contest.
Four former Bulldogs begin seasons in minor leagues
LEBANON, Tenn. – Three former Cumberland baseball players started their minor league seasons this month with Major League affiliated teams, including Will Locante, Luis Martinez, Tommy Winegardner and Chipper Smith.
Sepulveda earns third MSC Player of the Week honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Angelica Sepulveda was named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for the third time in four weeks on Tuesday after posting six victories during the Mid-South Conference Championships.
Smith ties for fifth after second round 76
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Junior Kayla Smith carded a four-over par 76, tying for fifth overall, and junior Lindsey Taylor shot a second-round 81, as Cumberland finished third as a team at the Mid-South Conference Women’s Golf Championships here Tuesday at Bardstown Country Club.
Brewer's hole-in-one highlights final round for men
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Senior Zach Brewer carded a two-over par 74 highlighted by a hole-in-one on the par-3 fifth hole and junior Austin Garrett and freshman Ryan Botts also shot 74, helping Cumberland to a third-round 298 and a fourth-place finish at the Mid-South Conference Men’s Golf Championships here Tuesday at Bardstown Country Club.
Softball falls twice in home finale
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kacy Hobbs hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs but Courtney White was called out on a controversial ruling to end the first game and 16th-ranked Lindsey Wilson completed with sweep, winning 7-6 and 3-1 over Cumberland on Monday at the CU Softball Field.
Garrett's 74 paces CU in second round
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Junior Austin Garrett recovered from a disastrous start to shoot two-over par 74 and senior Zach Brewer carded a four-over par 76, leading Cumberland on Monday in the second round of the Mid-South Conference Men’s Golf Championships here at Bardstown Country Club.
Agee, Smith post 78 in MSC first round
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Senior A.C. Agee and junior Kayla Smith both carded six-over par 78, tied for seventh, but Cumberland struggled as a team and trails by 13 shots after the first round of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Golf Championships here Monday at Bardstown Country Club.
Baseball announces summer camp dates
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball has announced dates for its 2013 summer camps, which run throughout the month of June at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium and the Benton Jennings Indoor Facility on campus.
Seven tennis players named Mid-South Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – A total of seven Cumberland tennis players were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes, as announced this week by the league office in conjunction with the conference tournament.
Cumberland women's hoops hosting Parents' Night Out
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s women’s basketball program is sponsoring Parents’ Night Out for ages 2-10 from 6-10 p.m. on June 28, July 12 and August 9 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Six golfers named Mid-South Scholar-Athletes
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Six Cumberland golfers were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league office during Sunday night’s banquet at the conference championships here at Bardstown Country Club.
Broyles shoots even par in MSC first round
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Freshman Peyton Broyles shot even-par 72 and junior Austin Garrett shot one-over par 73 and Cumberland is third among nine teams after the first round of the Mid-South Conference Men’s Golf Championships here Sunday at Bardstown Country Club.
Bulldogs split at Rio Grande
LEBANON, Tenn. – Caroline Curran tossed a two-hit shutout with four strikeouts and Jessica Roper collected two hits and two RBIs, as Cumberland split a doubleheader on Sunday at the University of Rio Grande, dropping the first game, 3-1, before winning 3-0 in the second contest in Rio Grande, Ohio.
Sepulveda named Mid-South Freshman of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Angelica Sepulveda, Antea Dedić and Alena Gizdić were voted First Team All-Mid-South Conference and Sepulveda was named Freshman of the Year in a vote of league coaches released this week. Bill McCormick garnered Coach of the Year accolades and Anita Rácz earned Honorable Mention honors as well.
Men's tennis sweeps Mid-South honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antonio Manuel Marcelo earned Mid-South Conference Player of the Year honors and Pablo Borrero and Pedro Rodrigues were both named First Team All-Conference in a vote of league coaches released this week. Bill McCormick garnered Coach of the Year accolades and Borrero was named Freshman of the Year as well.
Bulldogs shutout Bluefield in final home games
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Gomez and Nick Conley combined for a four-hit shutout in the opener and Jake Collier tossed a five-hit shutout in the second, as 12th-ranked Cumberland swept a doubleheader, 6-0 and 1-0, Saturday on Senior Day at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Bulldogs fall again to LWC, 5-3
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tenth-ranked Cumberland lost all three doubles matches but nearly pulled off a miraculous comeback before dropping a 5-3 decision to No. 9 Lindsey Wilson in the finals of the Mid-South Conference Men’s Tennis Championships here Saturday at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.
Walk-off single, home run sinks Bulldogs
West Portsmouth, Ohio – Shawnee State scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh against Cumberland to capture game one, 4-3, and stole the second game on a walk-off two-run homer by the Bears’ Kirsti Yates for a 6-4 victory.
Women's tennis falls 5-2 in championship match
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Angelica Sepulveda won her singles and doubles matches, but it was not enough, as 17th-ranked Cumberland dropped a 5-2 decision to No. 5 Lindsey Wilson in the finals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Championships here Saturday at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center.
Big inning sparks 9-5 CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kevin T. Greene allowed one run in seven innings and 12th-ranked Cumberland scored seven runs in the second inning, all with two outs, before holding a late rally for a 9-5 victory over Bluefield College on Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Borrero, Nava, Burgos each win twice for CU
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Pablo Borrero, Sebastian Nava and Andres Burgos all won in straight sets in singles and all three players posted doubles victories as well, as 10th-ranked Cumberland posted a 5-1 victory over No. 20 University of Pikeville in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Men’s Tennis Championships here Friday at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.
Sepulveda, Dedić lead 5-0 CU win
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Seventeenth-ranked Cumberland swept the doubles and Antea Dedić and Angelica Sepulveda made quick work in singles, leading the Bulldogs to a 5-0 victory over No. 20 Campbellsville University in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Championships here Friday at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.
2013 Hall of Fame nominations now being accepted
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the Class of 2013 Sports Hall of Fame until June 1, 2013. Nominations must be made in writing and include full justification for the nomination, including statistics, honors, awards and any other pertinent information pertaining to the nominee.
Baseball falls to long-time rival, 7-4
LEBANON, Tenn. – Hunter Newman homered and doubled among his three hits and Corey Crunk drove in four runs, including the go-ahead two-run homer, as Trevecca Nazarene limited 12th-ranked Cumberland to just four hits in a 7-4 victory here Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Both tennis teams drop one spot in NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s and women’s tennis teams dropped one spot in the latest NAIA Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 poll, the national office announced Tuesday.
Bulldog bats power 17-7 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Craig Monson and Tyler Alford each drove in three runs and Josciel Veras collected four hits, including a solo homer, as 12th-ranked Cumberland pounded out 21 hits in a 17-7, eight-inning victory over Mid-Continent on Tuesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Evans paces men's golf with 73
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Caleb Evans posted a one-over par 73 while freshman Ryan Botts and junior Austin Garrett carded rounds of 74 and 75, respectively, leading Cumberland on Tuesday at the Kentucky Spring Invitational at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
CU places second at Kentucky Spring Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Katie Legge posted the best round of the day for Cumberland on Tuesday at the Kentucky Spring Invitational, but no CU player shot better than 83 and the Bulldogs finished second among eight teams at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Bulldogs blank Shawnee, reach MSC semis
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland did not drop a game in either singles or doubles in the 16th-ranked Bulldogs 9-0 victory over Shawnee State on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Murray's sac fly helps CU sweep St. Catharine
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sarah Murray’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh scored pinch-runner Autumn Collins, giving Cumberland a sweep, 6-1 and 2-1, over St. Catharine College on Wednesday on Senior Day at the CU Softball Field.
CU moves into semifinals with 5-0 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept the doubles matches and won two singles outings rather quickly, as the ninth-ranked Bulldogs posted a 5-0 victory over UVA-Wise on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Football ranked 20th, Spring Game this Saturday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 20th in the 2013 NAIA Football Coaches’ Spring Top 25 Poll, the national office announced this week, as the Bulldogs prepare for their Spring Game under first-year head coach Donnie Suber this coming Saturday at Nokes-Lasater Field.
Garrett shoots 75, tied for 9th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Austin Garrett posted a three-over par 75 and freshman Ryan Botts shot 77, leading the Cumberland men’s golf team on Monday at the Kentucky Spring Invitational at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Smith, Agee pace golfers at Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland junior Kayla Smith carded an opening-round 77 and senior A.C. Agee shot 78, with the duo third and fourth overall, respectively, on Monday at the Kentucky Spring Invitational at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Allen voted Co-Coach of the Year; 4 earn All-MSC honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Todd Allen was voted Co-Coach of the Year and Zeke Hunt and Joe Gallegos earned All-Mid-South Conference honors, as announced last week by the league office. Michael Gonzalez and David Capers were also named Honorable Mention All-Conference.
Wilson County Civic League hosting youth NFL camp at Cumberland
LEBANON, Tenn. – Local organization Music With A Purpose and the Lebanon Democrat are working together to host an NFL Youth Camp for grades 3-8 set for June 3-6 on the Cumberland University campus to help raise funds for the Wilson County Civic League.
Women's tennis wins at St. Catharine, 9-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted two doubles victories and four singles wins without losing a game, as the 16th-ranked Bulldogs registered a 9-0 victory over St. Catharine College on Sunday in St. Catharine, Ky.
Bulldogs end regular season with 8-1 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won both completed doubles matches and all four singles outings that were contested in an 8-1 victory for the 16th-ranked Bulldogs over St. Catharine College on Sunday in St. Catharine, Ky.
Winning streak ends with 7-4 loss at FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Craig Monson and Justin Johnston each posted two hits, but 12th-ranked Cumberland stranded 10 baserunners and No. 18 Freed-Hardeman used a four-run sixth inning to take the lead in a 7-4 victory over the Bulldogs on Sunday at Carnes Field in Henderson, Tenn.
Women's golf ranked 19th in latest NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 19th in the latest NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Friday, down four spots from the previous ranking two weeks ago.
Bulldogs claim 20th conference title with sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Gomez tossed a six-hit shutout in the opener and Richie Seaton and Cory Urquhart combined for eight hits and five RBIs in a doubleheader sweep, as 12th-ranked Cumberland won 4-0 and 6-3 against UVA-Wise, claiming the Mid-South Conference regular season championship on Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Men's tennis blanks the Cumberlands, 7-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all three doubles matches and four completed singles outings in straight sets, as the ninth-ranked Bulldogs defeated the University of the Cumberlands, 7-0, in men’s tennis action Friday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Bulldogs close out 5-2 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Alena Gizdić, Antea Dedić and Anita Rácz won in singles and double in 16th-ranked Cumberland’s 5-2 victory over the University of the Cumberlands in women’s tennis action Friday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Six-run sixth inning lifts CU in 9-7 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored six runs in the sixth inning with a solo homer from Richie Seaton and a two-run single by Daniel Harrison, as the 12th-ranked Bulldogs overcame a three-run deficit en route to a 9-7 victory over UVA-Wise in the first game of a weekend series at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
CU baseball moves up to 12th in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up two spots to 12th in the latest edition of the NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, announced Tuesday by the national office.
Three big innings lead Bulldogs at Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Hunter Bartlett went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and Mitch Rainer tossed a career-best seven innings, as 14th-ranked Cumberland used three big innings en route to a 12-5 victory over Bethel University on Tuesday afternoon in McKenzie, Tenn.
Legge earns Mid-South Player of the Week honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Katie Legge was named Mid-South Women’s Golfer of the Week after posting a three-shot victory in the SEKI-MSC Invitational and winning again in a tri-match on Saturday.
Gomez earns TSWA Pitcher of the Week accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Anthony Gomez earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Baseball Pitcher of the Week honors after giving up one run in his fourth complete game of the season in a 5-1 victory at 21st-ranked Campbellsville University.
Botts, Evans tie for second in tri-match
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ryan Botts and Caleb Evans both shot four-over par 76, tying for second, and Jeremy Goodman finished fifth for the Cumberland men’s golf team Saturday in a tri-match against Martin Methodist and Freed-Hardeman at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, Tenn.
Sepulveda earns second straight POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland freshman Angelica Sepulveda was named Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week after winning all six of her matches, including one singles and one doubles victory over ranked opponents.
Bulldogs place 1-2-3 in tri-match
LEBANON, Tenn. – Katie Legge, A.C. Agee and Kayla Smith finished 1-2-3 and Sarah Beth Foote and K.C. McGinley both tied for fourth, leading the Cumberland women’s golf team in a tri-match against Martin Methodist and Freed-Hardeman this past Saturday at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, Tenn.
Roper named Mid-South Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland catcher Jessica Roper was named the Mid-South Conference Player of the Week on Monday after batting .636 in five games with two doubles, one home run and four RBIs for the Bulldogs.
CU defeats Bluefield, 9-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted victories in the top four singles spot and the first two doubles positions in a 9-0 victory for the 16th-ranked Bulldogs over Bluefield College on Monday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Bulldogs rebound with 9-0 win versus Bluefield
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ninth-ranked Cumberland won all five completed singles matches in straight sets and both finished doubles outings in a 9-0 victory over Bluefield College on Monday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
10-run innings helps CU split at Campbellsville
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Natalie Garcia belted a grand slam and Jessica Roper added a three-run homer in a 10-run fourth inning, helping Cumberland to a 13-3 victory and a doubleheader split against 25th-ranked Campbellsville University after the Tigers took the opener, 8-2, here Monday at Veterans Memorial Park.
CU falls in marathon match versus LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won just one of the doubles matches but rebounded with singles wins at Nos. 1, 2 and 5, but Gilles Cornelis outlasted Jeremy Fleming in a third-set tiebreaker, helping fourth-ranked Lindsey Wilson hold off the ninth-ranked Bulldogs, 5-4, in a match that took more than six hours on Saturday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Women's tennis splits matches with Lindsey Wilson, Shawnee State
LEBANON, Tenn. – Angelica Sepulveda won her singles and doubles matches but 16th-ranked Cumberland dropped a 6-3 decision to No. 5 Lindsey Wilson on Saturday, but the Bulldogs rebounded with a 9-0 victory against Shawnee State on Sunday, with both matches at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Starting pitching leads series sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Gomez and Jake Collier combined to allow just two runs on 10 hits in 16 innings and Brodie Ross posted a pair of two-run doubles and five RBIs in 14th-ranked Cumberland’s 5-1 and 4-1 victories over No. 21 Campbellsville University on Saturday, completing a three-game sweep at HIG Field in Campbellsville, Ky.
Six-run sixth inning propels sweep at Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Cumberland scored six runs in the seventh inning, five with two outs, to win the second game, 8-4, after taking the opener, 3-0, completing a sweep against the University of Pikeville here Saturday at Paul Butcher Field.
Greene's effort helps CU win opener at Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kevin T. Greene allowed just five hits in his fourth complete game of the season and Tyler Anderson collected three hits and drove in a run in 14th-ranked Cumberland’s 5-3 victory over Campbellsville University in a first of a three-game series at HIG Field in Campbellsville, Ky.
Men's tennis blanks Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all six singles matches in straight sets and all three doubles outings, as the ninth-ranked Bulldogs won their fifth straight with a 9-0 victory over Georgetown College on Friday in Georgetown, Ky.
Sepulveda, Gizdić, Dedić lead CU women to 5-4 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won the top two doubles matches and the top three singles outings, holding on for a 5-4 victory over Georgetown College on Friday in Georgetown, Ky.
CU adds four football signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland football coach Donnie Suber announced four more signees for the Bulldogs for the 2013 season, including Mark Winningham Jr., Luke Jennings, Derek Barnes and Clay Cisson.
Women's basketball hosting April fundraisers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s basketball will hold a weekly car wash and bake sale during the month of April to raise funds for the program. The money is used each academic year to pay for student-athlete books, equipment, gear for players and travel.
Cross country adds two signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signings of Beech High School product Alesa Steiner and Young Harris College transfer Zeddy Jepkosge to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Bulldogs win fourth straight, sweep Pikeville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland pulled out victories in all three doubles matches and then swept the singles outings in straight sets, as the ninth-ranked Bulldogs won 9-0 over the University of Pikeville on Wednesday in Pikeville, Ky.
Baseball now 14th in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up one spot to 14th in the 2013 NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. The Bulldogs defeated top-ranked Lee University on Tuesday night in Cleveland, Tenn., improving to 24-11 all-time against the Flames.
Tennis teams move up in rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Both of Cumberland’s tennis teams moved up in the most recent NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, with the men up two spots to No. 9 and women vaulting four spots to 16th, the national office announced Tuesday.
Evans leads CU on final day of SEKI-MSC Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Caleb Evans carded a seven-over par 79, leading the Cumberland men’s golf team in the second round Tuesday at the SEKI-MSC Spring Invitational at Crooked Creek Golf Community in London, Ky.
Legge takes three-shot win at SEKI-MSC event
LEBANON, Tenn. – Katie Legge posted a three-over par 76, posting a three-shot victory for the sixth career win for the sophomore at the SEKI-MSC Spring Invitational at Crooked Creek Golf Community in London, Ky.
Big inning bolsters CU win at No. 1 Lee
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored six runs in the sixth inning, with Chris Hall’s three-run homer concluding the rally, and the 14th-ranked Bulldogs held on to defeat No. 1 Lee University, 8-7, Tuesday night at Olympic Field in Cleveland, Tenn.
Softball loses twice at Lindsey Wilson
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Cumberland stranded nine runners and managed just one hit in 12 at-bats with runners in scoring position in a pair of losses at 13th-ranked Lindsey Wilson here Tuesday afternoon, falling 1-0 and 4-1 at Lindsey Wilson Park.
Men's tennis blanks WKU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all six singles matches in straight sets and all three doubles outings, as the 11th-ranked Bulldogs blanked Western Kentucky, 9-0, in men’s tennis action Monday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Borrero, Sepulveda named MSC Players of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Pablo Borrero and Angelica Sepulveda were selected as the Mid-South Conference Tennis Players of the Week on Tuesday after both players won all four of their matches in wins for the Bulldogs.
Broderick named TSWA Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Sydney Broderick WAS named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week on Tuesday after batting .462 with a home run and four RBIs in four games for the Bulldogs.
Legge tied for third at SEKI-MSC Invitational
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland sophomore Katie Legge shot an opening-round 81 on Monday and trails the leaders by just one shot heading into the final round of the SEKI-MSC Invitational at Crooked Creek Golf Community in London, Ky.
Botts, Broyles lead CU on first day at SEKI-MSC Invite
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ryan Botts carded a four-over par 76 and Peyton Broyles shot 77, leading the Cumberland men’s golf team on Monday at the SEKI-MSC Spring Invitational at Crooked Creek Golf Community in London, Ky.
Comeback completes sweep at St. Catharine
ST. CATHARINE, Ky. – Megan Lavery posted three hits and scored three runs and Allison Blackwood tossed six shutout innings of relief, as Cumberland overcame a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory and a sweep of the doubleheader against St. Catharine College here Monday in softball action at Salt River Electric Field.
3-run eighth helps CU split at TWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Gomez tossed eight innings, allowing two unearned runs in a 5-2 victory in the opener, but 15th-ranked Cumberland committed three errors in the first two innings and No. 9 Tennessee Wesleyan took advantage in a 7-3 win in the second contest on Saturday at Jack Bowling Field in Athens, Tenn.
Softball ends win streak, earns game two victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s 10-game win streak was halted by Georgetown College in game one of a double header as the Bulldogs dropped a 3-1 decision but then rebounded in game two with a 5-0 victory against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at CU Softball Field.
Bulldogs drop 1-0 decision at Wesleyan
LEBANON, Tenn. – Corey Rhoney tossed a four-hit shutout with no walks and five strikeouts for No. 9 Tennessee Wesleyan in a 1-0 victory over 15th-ranked Cumberland on Friday, outdueling Kevin T. Greene in a game that featured just 11 baserunners between the two teams at Jack Bowling Field in Athens, Tenn.
In search of talent, CU’s Loucks visits Guatemala
Cumberland men's soccer head coach Jeff Loucks was featured in Siglo.21 during his recent trip to Guatemala.
Men's basketball adding JV program
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the addition of a junior varsity men’s basketball program for the 2013-14 academic year this week.
Women's golfers featured in Jackson Sun
JACKSON, Tenn. – Cumberland University may be in Lebanon on the other side of Nashville, but any success the women’s golf team achieves can probably be celebrated as success for West Tennessee as well.
Bulldogs take out No. 16 Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won the top two doubles spots and the first three singles positions, as the 20th-ranked Bulldogs recorded a 6-3 victory over 16th-ranked Campbellsville University in women’s tennis action Thursday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Cumberland shuts out No. 17 Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all three doubles matches and all six singles outings in straight sets, as the 11th-ranked Bulldogs posted a 9-0 victory over 17th-ranked Campbellsville University in men’s tennis action Thursday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
CU sweeps again, runs wins streak to 10
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Kacy Hobbs hit a two-run homer in the first game and added a bases-clearing double in the second contest while Caroline Curran turned in one of her best performances of the season with a four-hit shutout, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader, 7-5 and 12-0, over the University of the Cumberlands here Thursday.
Women's tennis shuts out Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all five singles matches and both doubles outings that were played, defeating Bethel University, 9-0, in women’s tennis action on Wednesday in McKenzie, Tenn.
Bulldogs ink two more soccer signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced two more signings this week for the 2013 season, including Nashville native Buhtan Wani and Leicestershire, England, product Joel Smith, to scholarship papers.
Bulldogs defeat No. 10 Bethel, 7-2
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antonio Manuel Marcelo came back to post a singles victory at No. 1 and 11th-ranked Cumberland posted wins at Nos. 1-5 singles and Nos. 2-3 doubles in a 7-2 victory over 10th-ranked Bethel University in men’s tennis action Wednesday in McKenzie, Tenn.
Women's hoops finishes year ranked fourth nationally
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland ranked fourth, an all-time high for the program, in the 2012-13 NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Postseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.
Bulldogs add two football signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland football coach Donnie Suber announced two more signings this week, including Albany, Ga., native Nytrellis Ross and Mt. Juliet native Josh Bates, for the 2013 season.
CU signs Station Camp's Keele
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signing this week of Station Camp High School product Savannah Keele to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Men's soccer inks Hillwood's Tice
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach announce the signing of Hillwood Comprehensive High School product Trey Tice to scholarship papers this week for the 2013 season.
Botts cards 74; CU records low team score of day
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland registered the low team score of the day with four scores in the 70’s led by a two-over par 74 from freshman Ryan Botts during the second round of the 4th Annual Trevecca Spring Invitational on Tuesday at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Cumberland ranked 15th in first regular season poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 15th in the first regular-season edition of the 2013 NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. The Bulldogs have won 11 of their last 14 games and currently are tied for first place in the Mid-South Conference.
Conley tosses complete game in 7-1 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Nick Conley tossed a career-best nine innings, allowing one run on five hits, and Chris Hall hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs in CU’s 7-1 victory over Mid-Continent University on Tuesday in Mayfield, Ky.
Pace earns NAIA All-Tournament accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Jessica Pace was named to the All-Tournament Team released at the conclusion of the 33rd Annual NAIA Championships on March 19 at the Frankfort Convention Center in Franklin, Ky.
Rácz named Mid-South Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Anita Rácz was named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after winning two singles and two doubles matches last week for the Bulldogs, including a pair of victories against third-ranked Auburn Montgomery.
Garcia, Maynard named TSWA weekly winners
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Natalie Garcia and Courtney Maynard were named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for their performances in contests from March 18-24.
Garrett shoots 79 in opening round at Old Hickory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Austin Garrett carded an eight-over par 79 and Ryan Botts shot 82, leading the Cumberland men’s golf team on a cold, blustery Monday at the Trevecca Spring Invitational at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Tuesday softball doubleheader canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s softball doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday at the University of the Cumberlands has been postponed because of snow chances in the Williamsburg, Ky., area. No makeup date has been set at this time.
Baseball splits two at Georgia Gwinnett
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Chris Hall posted four hits while Brodie Ross, Daniel Harrison and Tyler Anderson all added three in an 18-5 victory in the first game, but Georgia Gwinnett took advantage of 10 walks to post a 7-5 win in the second contest in baseball action Sunday in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Softball winning streak extended to eight
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland escaped with a 2-0 victory in game one against Bluefield College where Allison Blackwood posted three hits and an RBI, and the Bulldogs outhit the Rams 9-2 in the second game for a 6-2 victory Saturday afternoon at CU Softball Field.
Bulldogs complete series sweep with 5-1 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kevin P. Greene scattered eight hits in a complete game, Chris Hall collected four hits and Craig Monson drove in a pair of Cumberland’s 5-1 series-sweeping victory over St. Catharine College in baseball action Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Men's tennis drops 7-2 decision
LEBANON, Tenn. – Top-ranked Auburn Montgomery claimed five singles and a pair of doubles matches in a 7-2 victory over 11th-ranked Cumberland in men’s tennis action Friday afternoon at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Bulldog women fall to No. 3 AUM
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Anita Rácz won her singles and doubles matches, but third-ranked Auburn Montgomery was just too strong in a 5-4 victory over the Bulldogs in women’s tennis action Friday afternoon at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Four-run sixth helps CU sweep twinbill
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to win the second game and Anthony Gomez tossed 7.2 scoreless innings in the opener, as the Bulldogs swept a doubleheader, 3-0 and 4-3, against St. Catharine College on Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Cheerleader tryout dates set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tryouts for the 2013-14 Cumberland University cheerleading and dance squads will be held April 5-6 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center on the CU campus. A clinic will take place on Friday, April 5 from 4-7 p.m. and tryouts will be held Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bulldogs close out Bryan
Dayton, Tenn. – Pitcher Courtney Maynard propelled Cumberland to two wins against Bryan College by allowing one hit and zero runs in an 11-2 game one victory and then scoring the game-winning run in game two in the bottom of the eighth while striking out four batters and giving up only one hit in the final three innings on Thursday afternoon at Lions Field.
Anderson named TSWA Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Tyler Anderson was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Baseball Player after collecting 14 hits with 11 RBIs in eight games last week for the Bulldogs.
Dedić voted Mid-South Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antea Dedić was voted the Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week after winning all four of her matches and helping the Bulldogs to a pair of dual match wins.
Football begins spring practice Friday
LEBANON, Tenn. – First-year Cumberland football coach Donnie Suber and the Bulldogs begin spring practice this Friday at 4 p.m., the first of 15 sessions for the team that concludes April 20 with the Spring Game at Nokes-Lasater Field.
Weekend baseball schedule altered
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball series this weekend against St. Catharine College has been adjusted because of a less-than-stellar weather forecast.
Four-run inning propels CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eight Cumberland pitchers allowed just five hits and worked out of jams in the fourth, fifth and seventh innings Tyler Anderson posted two RBIs and Brodie Ross added two hits in a 4-2 victory over Bethel University on a cold and windy Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Pace garners Second Team NAIA All-America honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Jessica Pace was voted Second Team All-American as selected by the NAIA-Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association All-America Committee and announced Wednesday by the national office. Pace is the first NAIA All-American for the Bulldogs since Jessica Jones was a Third Team selection in 2001.
CU women move up two spots, men still 11th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s women moved up two spots to No. 20 and the men remained 11th in the latest NAIA Tennis Coaches’ Polls released this week by the national office.
Bulldogs split doubleheader with Faulkner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Nick Conley allowed just three hits in a complete game in the opener but ninth-ranked Faulkner scored in the final four innings of the second game, as the Bulldogs split a doubleheader Tuesday, winning 5-1 before falling 8-4 against the Eagles at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Women's tennis shuts out UVA-Wise
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won all six singles matches in straight sets and blanked UVA-Wise in three doubles matches in a 9-0 victory Tuesday over the Cavaliers in Wise, Va.
Men's tennis wins 9-0 at UVA-Wise
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antonio Manuel Marcelo returned to singles action for the first time this season, as 11th-ranked Cumberland swept the singles and doubles in a 9-0 victory over UVA-Wise in Mid-South Conference action Tuesday in Wise, Va.
Softball sweeps Centre College
LEBANON, Tenn. – Megan Lavery and Allison Blackwood each drove in three runs and Courtney Maynard and Jessica Lozano allowed just two runs in almost 12 innings of work in Cumberland’s doubleheader sweep, 8-3 and 6-2, over Centre College on Tuesday at the CU Softball Field.
Bulldogs run ends in semifinals with 43-41 loss
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Briannica Tye’s 3-pointer at the buzzer was no good and sixth-ranked Cumberland dropped a 43-41 decision to No. 7 Lee University in the semifinals of the 33rd Annual NAIA Championships here Monday night at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Baseball game at Freed-Hardeman canceled again
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball game at Freed-Hardeman scheduled for Monday has been canceled due to inclement weather for the second time this season. The two teams will try again on April 8 in Henderson.
Ibague, McFadden, Williams named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland basketball players Stefanía Ibague, Terry Williams and Daniel McFadden were all named 2012-13 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes on Monday, as announced by the national office. Student-athletes must be a junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.50 grade-point-average or above to be eligible for the award.
Semifinal press conference video, quotes
Player and coach quotes and video from the press conference before Cumberland's semifinal contest against Lee University.
Bulldogs survive, 63-61; move into Fab 4
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Josette Campbell’s 3-pointer from the top of the key put No. 6 Cumberland ahead for good and Campbell and Jessica Pace each scored 16 points in a thrilling 63-61 victory over third-ranked Lubbock Christian here Saturday in the quarterfinals of the 33rd Annual NAIA Championships at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Bears score three times in ninth for 6-5 series finale win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Pikeville scored three times in the bottom of the ninth, squeezing in the winning run, as the Bears won the final game of the series, 6-5, over Cumberland on Saturday at LeMaster Field in Pikeville, Ky.
Women's hoops moves into quarterfinals
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Jessica Pace and Josette Campbell each scored 12 points and Briannica Tye added 11, as sixth-ranked Cumberland limited No. 11 Benedictine College to just 30 percent shooting from the field in a 65-54 victory here Friday night in the second round of the 33rd Annual NAIA Championships at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Cumberland's depth helps claim 6-3 win over TWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Antea Dedić, Anita Rácz, Sandra Munoz Poletti and Tais Lacerda Bezerra all won their singles and doubles matches, as 22nd-ranked Cumberland overcame losses at the top of the lineup, prevailing 6-3 over Tennessee Wesleyan in women’s tennis action Friday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Bulldogs blank Wesleyan
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all six singles and all three doubles matches in a 9-0 victory for the 11th-ranked Bulldogs over Tennessee Wesleyan in men’s tennis action Friday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Women's golf ranked 15th in first regular season poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 15th in the first regular season edition of the 2013 NAIA Women's Golf Coaches' Poll, the national office announced on Friday, dropping four spots from the Preseason Poll announced in November.
CU pitching shuts down Bears in sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kevin P. Greene and Jesse Coe combined to work 12.2 scoreless innings, Tyler Alford hit a three-run homer in the second game and Tyler Anderson and Craig Monson each drove in three runs in the opener, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader, 9-3 and 8-0, over the University of Pikeville on Friday in Pikeville, Ky.
Saturday’s softball games at Rio Grande rescheduled
Lebanon, Tenn. – Cumberland’s softball doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at the University of Rio Grande has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Bulldogs pull away late in 59-47 victory
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Jessica Pace netted a game-high 17 points and Briannica Tye added 10 points, as sixth-ranked Cumberland used a 12-3 run in the middle of the second half to pull away in a 59-47 victory over Coastal Georgia here Friday in the 33rd Annual NAIA National Championships at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Bulldogs take two from Martin Methodist
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s 12 hits carried the Bulldogs to an 8-0 victory in five innings over Martin Methodist in game one of Thursday’s doubleheader, and CU escaped a late MMC run in game two in the top of the seventh to hang on for a 6-4 win at the CU Softball Field.
Bulldogs finish 14th; Williams, Hunt, Linton all ranked in final poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland finished 14th nationally as a team and Jake Williams, Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton were all ranked in the Top 8 at their respective weight classes in the postseason edition of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll, the national office announced this week.
Manuel Marcelo, Rodrigues both ranked in latest ITA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo is ranked in singles and doubles and Pedro Rodrigues is ranked in doubles in the latest NAIA College Tennis Rankings announced by the ITA this week.
Men's tennis wins 7-2 over MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted a pair of doubles victories and won five of six singles matches in a 7-2 win for the 11th-ranked Bulldogs over Martin Methodist in men’s tennis action Wednesday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
Bulldogs sweep Martin Methodist
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all three doubles matches and all six singles outings, as the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs blanked long-time rival Martin Methodist, 9-0, in women’s tennis action Wednesday at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts.
CU struggles at plate, loses two to Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped a doubleheader to Campbellsville University on Wednesday afternoon, losing the first game 2-1 and the second by a score of 4-1, in which the Bulldogs were struck out 17 times.
Baseball records pair of 5-2 wins
LEBANON, Tenn. – Three Cumberland pitchers combined for a one-hitter in the second game and Hunter Bartlett collected two hits and Brodie Ross drove in a pair of runs in the opener, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader from West Virginia Tech by identical 5-2 scores on Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Lewis named WBCA Region Coach of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Jeremy Lewis was voted the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Russell Athletic/Region 5 Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Bulldogs to a 30-2 record and the Mid-South Conference regular season and tournament titles.
Live video available for national tournament
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Live video for the first 30 games of the 33rd Annual NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championships is available through NeuLion, the NAIA's official video streaming company for select national championship events.
Bulldogs drop pair of 5-4 decisions
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland fell behind early, tied the game and then allowed a late run in a pair of losses Tuesday, dropping 5-4 decisions against 25th-ranked Judson University and 14th-ranked Missouri Baptist.
Pace earns All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior and Nashville native Jessica Pace was named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NAIA Coaches’ Honorable Mention All-America team on Tuesday, as released by the WBCA. The voting committee for the award is comprised of one representative from each of the nine geographical regions and a chairperson.
Rodrigues named MSC Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Pedro Rodrigues was voted Mid-South Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday after posting a 7-1 record in singles and doubles during four matches for the Bulldogs from March 4-10.
Adams throws gem in 7-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tyler Adams tossed a complete game, allowing three hits and just eight baserunners, while Brodie Ross collected three hits and Justin Johnston drove in a pair of runs in Cumberland’s 7-1 victory over Missouri Baptist on Monday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Hunt receives Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Nashville Sports Council recognized longtime Cumberland head coach Woody Hunt as the recipient of the Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award during the 15th Annual Pepsi Celebration of Champions presented by Kroger on March 7 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Monday tennis matches canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s tennis matches scheduled for Monday at home against Bluefield College have been canceled and rescheduled for Monday, April 8, at 3 p.m. at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts on campus.
Women's tennis drops decision to No. 2 AUM
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted one singles and one doubles victory, but second-ranked Auburn Montgomery was too much for the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs in a 7-2 loss Sunday on the final day of the AUM Spring Invitational.
Bulldogs win finale at AUM
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept both the singles and doubles matches en route to a 9-0 victory over 15th-ranked Campbellsville University on Sunday in men’s tennis action on the final day of the AUM Spring Invitational in Montgomery, Ala.
Bulldogs win first game before being eliminated in tournament play
Gulf Shores, Ala. – Cumberland opened up tournament play at the Gulf Shores Invitational with a 2-1 win against 19th-ranked University of Mobile but was eliminated in the second game by No. 18 Central Methodist University by a score of 1-0 at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex on Sunday.
CU tennis falls 5-4 versus Xavier
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jeremy Fleming posted a singles victory and Antonio Manuel Marcelo and Pedro Rodrigues won in doubles, but 10th-ranked Xavier registered wins at the top four spots in singles, edging No. 11 Cumberland, 5-4, in men’s tennis action Sunday at Lagoon Park in the AUM Spring Invitational in Montgomery, Ala.
Bulldog women's tennis picks up first win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Angelica Sepulveda, Antea Dedić and Anita Rácz all won in singles and doubles and 22nd-ranked Cumberland won its first match of the year with a 6-3 victory over No. 24 Belhaven University on Saturday at Lagoon Park in Montgomery, Ala., in the AUM Spring Invitational.
Bulldogs complete sweep at Shawnee
LEBANON, Tenn. – Craig Monson collected five hits, Cory Urquhart and Richie Seaton each posted four hits and three RBIs and Anthony Gomez picked up his fifth win of the year with seven solid innings, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader on Saturday, 4-1 and 12-5, completing the weekend sweep over Shawnee State in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Softball finishes 2-2 in pool play
Gulf Shores, Ala. – Cumberland again split two games at the Gulf Coast Invitational, beating Spring Hill College 4-0 and losing to Columbia College 4-0 Saturday afternoon at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.
Tennis swept by Xavier at AUM
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland lost all six singles matches and all three doubles outings, dropping a 9-0 decision to 10th-ranked Xavier University on Friday at the AUM Spring Invitational in Montgomery, Ala.
Men's tennis takes down No. 17 Graceland
LEBANON, Tenn. – Pedro Rodrigues and Pablo Borrero each posted singles victories over ranked opponents and Rodrigues and Antonio Manuel Marcelo won their doubles match over a ranked foe as well in 11th-ranked Cumberland’s 8-1 victory over No. 17 Graceland University on Friday in the first round of the AUM Spring Invitational in Montgomery, Ala.
Baseball prevails in 13 innings in series opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Daniel Harrison and Josciel Veras pulled off a double steal for the winning run and Kevin P. Greene tossed 6.2 scoreless innings of relief in Cumberland’s 8-7 victory in 13 innings over Shawnee State on Friday in the first of a three-game series at Branch Rickey Park in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Softball splits against ranked opponents during day one of invitational
Gulf Shores, Ala. – Cumberland started off the Gulf Coast Invitational with a 10-3 win over No. 10 University of Houston-Victoria but fell 3-1 to third-ranked Brenau University Thursday afternoon at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.
Bulldogs ink four more signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland football coach Donnie Suber announced the signing of four players to scholarships for next season, including Daniel Wilson, Antoniea Sommerrow, Brannon Hill and Cody Carr.
McCallister receives Scholar-Athlete Award from National Football Foundation
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Cody McCallister was awarded the C.R. Bickerstaff/Coach Bill Pace University Scholar-Athlete Award on March 2 at the 47th Annual Awards Banquet of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.
Mason inks contract with Gulf Coast Texans
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Gulf Coast Texans of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) recently announced the signing of Cumberland University soccer player Harry Mason for the Texans’ inaugural season that begins May 18.
CU hosting reunion for 1993 baseball team
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University is planning a reunion for the 1993 baseball team on April 12-13 on campus, including a Friday night gathering and recognizing all former players in attendance during Saturday’s doubleheader.
Legge ties for sixth, CU fifth in first spring event
LEBANON, Tenn. – Katie Legge carded a second-round 79, tying for sixth overall, but the other six Cumberland players all shot in the 80’s and the Bulldogs dropped one spot in the team standings to a fifth-place finish on Tuesday at the Rome News-Tribune Invitational at Coosa Country Club in Rome, Ga.
Bulldog tennis wins at North Alabama
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland swept all six singles matches, including Pablo Borrero’s three-setter, and Antonio Manual Marcelo returned to the lineup in doubles, as the 11th-ranked Bulldogs won 8-1 over North Alabama in men’s tennis action Wednesday in Florence, Ala.
Bulldogs set to face Coastal Georgia in NAIA Tournament
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland will face Coastal Georgia at 5:15 Central Time on Thursday, March 14, in the first round of the 33rd Annual NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championships at the Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort, Ky.
Tennis teams remain ranked in NAIA Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s tennis teams remain ranked in the second regular season edition of the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 released Tuesday, with the men at No. 11 and the women 22nd, as announced by the national office.
Maynard earns MSC Pitcher of the Week honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Courtney Maynard was voted the Mid-South Conference Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday after picking up two wins and tossing 19 innings in three contests last week for the Bulldogs.
Linton, Williams, Hunt all named All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Cody Linton, Jake Williams and Zeke Hunt were all named All-Americans by the NAIA after their performances at the 56th Annual NAIA National Championships held March 1-2 at the Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Honors were bestowed to the Top 8 finishers in each weight class.
Baseball game at Freed-Hardeman canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball game scheduled for Tuesday at Freed-Hardeman has been canceled due to inclement weather. The contest will be made-up on Monday, March 18 at 4 p.m. in Henderson, Tenn.
Pace named MSC Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior Jessica Pace was voted Mid-South Conference Player of the Week after leading the Bulldogs to the conference tournament championship over the weekend and averaging 13.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in four contests.
Agee fourth, Legge fifth at Rome Invitational
LEBANON, Tenn. – Senior A.C. Agee carded a three-over par 75 and sophomore Katie Legge was one shot behind her with both players in the Top 5 after the first round of the Rome News-Tribune Invitational on Monday at Coosa Country Club in Rome, Ga.
Bulldogs split with No. 12 Lindsey Wilson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Craig Monson collected five hits and four RBIs and Anthony Gomez tossed five innings for his fourth win, as Cumberland split a doubleheader against No. 12 Lindsey Wilson on Monday, winning the opener, 10-2, before falling in the second game, 7-5, at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Softball doubleheader canceled at Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s softball doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday at Georgetown College has been canceled due to inclement weather. No makeup date has been set at this time, but one will be forthcoming in the days ahead.
Hunt earns NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland junior Zeke Hunt is one of 33 individuals named 2013 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes, as announced this week by the national office in conjunction with the 56th Annual National Championships at the Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Big bats earn Bulldogs two wins against Patriots
LEBANON, Tenn. - Five Bulldogs hit homeruns in the first game and three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning in game number two propelled Cumberland to two wins, 13-0 and 7-2, in a doubleheader versus the University of the Cumberlands Sunday afternoon at the CU Softball Field.
Second-half rally sends CU to championship
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Jessica Pace posted her seventh double-double of the season with 16 points and 14 rebounds and sixth-ranked Cumberland held No. 18 Campbellsville to just five field goals in the second half, overcoming a nine-point deficit in a 59-46 victory here Sunday in the final of the Mid-South Championships at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Linton places fourth, Williams sixth for Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Linton dropped a 5-4 Decision in the semifinals of the main draw at 184 and finished fourth overall while Jake Williams and Zeke Hunt both lost matches in the wrestleback for Cumberland in the morning session Saturday at the 56th Annual NAIA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.
Tye's jumper sends Bulldogs into championship
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Briannica Tye’s baseline floater with 6.5 seconds left was the game-winner, as No. 6 Cumberland erased a 13-point first-half-deficit and survived another heavyweight fight with 13th-ranked Shawnee State, 60-59, in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships here Saturday at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Weekend series canceled; CU adds Monday doubleheader
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s weekend series at the University of the Cumberlands has been canceled and the Bulldogs have added a Monday doubleheader against Lindsey Wilson at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Linton reaches semifinals at 184
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Cody Linton outlasted won in the third extra period, reaching the semifinals at 184 for Cumberland at the 56th Annual NAIA Championships on Friday night in Des Moines, Iowa. Jake Williams and Zeke Hunt won matches in the wrestleback to assure three All-Americans for the Bulldogs, the most in one season in the history of the program.
Frazier, Sandefer, Hunt all named MSC Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Three Cumberland wrestlers – Kyle Frazier, Zeke Hunt and Steven Sandefer – were all named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes this week by the league office. Student-athletes must be a sophomore, junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.50 grade-point-average or above to be eligible for the award.
Hunt a nominee for Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Longtime Cumberland baseball coach Woody Hunt has been nominated for the Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award given annually to a middle Tennessee area individual for their superior lifetime achievement in the world of sports at the Pepsi Celebration of Champions presented by Kroger.
Hunt, Linton, Gallegos reach quarterfinals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Zeke Hunt, Cody Linton and Joe Gallegos all advanced to the quarterfinals of the 56th Annual NAIA Wrestling Championships with victories in Friday’s opening session at the Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Baseball, softball adjust schedules due to weather
LEBANON, Tenn. – Inclement weather in the Mid-South is playing havoc with both the baseball and softball schedules at Cumberland, with both teams canceling, rescheduling and/or adding games on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Hurst, Kinnard both finish second at FSU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tanner Hurst finished second in the criterium, Britton Kinnard placed second in the road race and the Cumberland men were second in the team time trial, leading the Bulldog cycling team at the Seminole Classic last weekend in Tallahassee, Fla.
Final brackets announced for wrestling championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Final draws for the 56th Annual NAIA Championships were announced Thursday evening for the seven Cumberland wrestlers aiming for national titles starting Friday at the Jacobson Exhibition Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
Weekend baseball series pushed back
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sighting impending weather concerns, Cumberland and the University of the Cumberlands have moved their weekend baseball series back one day to Saturday and Sunday in Williamsburg, Ky.
Second-half run helps CU survive, 61-56
FRANKFORT, Ky. – TaCouya Allen netted a team-best 16 points and Casie Cowan hit 5-of-6 free throws in the final 31.3 seconds, helping sixth-ranked Cumberland overcome a very sluggish first half and hold off Lindsey Wilson, 61-56, here Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships.
Nine basketball players named MSC Scholar-Athletes
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Nine Cumberland basketball players – three women and six men – were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes this week preceding the conference championships here at the Frankfort Convention Center.
Pace earns First Team honors; Lewis named Coach of the Year
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Cumberland’s Jessica Pace was voted First Team All-Mid-South Conference and Jeremy Lewis was named Coach of the Year during a banquet here Wednesday night prior to the start of the conference championships. The Bulldogs also had three players named Second Team All-Conference as well.
Baseball falls in 10 innings at Bryan
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tyler Latham’s grand slam in the eighth inning tied the game and Andrew Smith’s RBI single in the 10th gave the homestanding Lions an 11-10 victory over Cumberland on Wednesday afternoon at Senter Field in Dayton, Tenn.
Dickerson, Dodson earn MSC Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University cheerleaders Presli Dickerson and Amber Dodson were both recognized Wednesday as Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league office in advance of the MSC Championships set to take place Wednesday night in Lexington, Ky.
UVA-Wise takes two from Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Megan Dillon hit a pair of home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in seven runs in the second game and UVA-Wise plated four unearned runs in the opener, sweeping a doubleheader, 5-3 and 14-3, against Cumberland here Tuesday at the CU Softball Field.
Women's hoops set for Mid-South Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – The sixth-ranked and top-seeded Cumberland women’s basketball team begins play in the 2013 Mid-South Conference Championships on Thursday at 1 p.m. Central Time, facing eighth-seeded Lindsey Wilson at the Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort, Ky.
Video streaming available at NAIA Wrestling Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s wrestling team will take part in the 56th Annual NAIA Championships on March 1-2 in Des Moines, Iowa, with video streaming courtesy of NeuLion and the NAIA Network.
Gomez earns pair of Pitcher of the Week honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Anthony Gomez was named the Mid-South Conference and Tennessee Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday after tossing a complete-game shutout over the weekend against Georgetown College.
Bulldogs split twinbill at Martin Methodist
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored five runs in the seventh inning for a 6-2 win in the opener but stranded a pair of runners in the final inning in a 10-9 loss, splitting a doubleheader against Martin Methodist here Tuesday on a cold, wet and windy afternoon at East Campus.
Road season begins at Georgia Southern
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s seventh-ranked cycling team kicked off the 2013 road season at Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Ga., on February 16-17, with Ryan Sullivan posting a pair of Top 5 finishes and Morganne Endicott placing sixth in two races.
Bulldogs ink fourth signee
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Josh Armstrong to scholarship papers for the 2013 season, the fourth signee for the club for next season.
Bulldog season ends with loss to Patriots
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s 2012-13 season concluded with a 75-72 loss to the University of the Cumberlands Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. Seniors Creshaun Holt and Charles Stewart each earned double-doubles on the evening in their last night as Bulldogs.
Big second half helps CU tie record for wins
LEBANON, Tenn. – Briannica Tye led all scorers with 16 points along with six assists and five steals and No. 6 Cumberland outscored the University of the Cumberlands, 43-21, over the final 15 minutes of the game in a 71-48 victory here Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
CU adds two men's soccer signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Sam Sheen and Chris Reynolds to scholarship papers for the 2013 season, the second and third signees for the club for next season.
Bulldogs ink another Edmonton area player
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signing of Edmonton, Alberta, native Dayle Weslosky to scholarship papers for the 2013 season. Weslosky is the third signee for next season for the club.
CU takes forfeits against Christian Brothers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s softball team posted two victories because of forfeit when the Christian Brothers team did not show up for the doubleheader set for Sunday at the CU Softball Field.
CU men win inaugural MSC Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won the inaugural Mid-South Men’s Bowling Championships with a sweep of the University of Pikeville on Saturday night at the Smyrna Bowling Center in Smyrna, Tenn.
Gomez helps baseball split with Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Gomez tossed a three-hit shutout in the opener but Georgetown College’s Shaun Meyer’s allowed just two hits in seven innings in the second game, as Cumberland split a doubleheader on Saturday against the 20th-ranked Tigers, winning 1-0 before dropping a 6-0 decision at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Lavery, Hobbs lead softball sweep
LEBANON, Tenn. – Megan Lavery and Kacy Hobbs belted two-run homers in the first game and Cumberland scored six runs in the first inning of the second contest, sweeping a doubleheader, 4-0 and 10-0, on Saturday against Mid-Continent University at the CU Softball Field.
Bulldogs butted by Rams, 75-63
BLUEFIELD, W. Va. – Cumberland dropped its final road contest of the season to Bluefield College 75-63 on Saturday afternoon at The Dome despite 23 points from Creshaun Holt, 11 by Lester Gude and 10 from Jerret Towns.
Tye's 17 points pushes CU to 65-57 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Briannica Tye scored 17 points and TaCouya Allen added 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals in No. 6 Cumberland’s 65-57 victory Saturday over Bluefield College in Bluefield, Va., upping the Bulldogs record to 14-0 away from home this season.
Men's tennis claims 4-3 win over Belmont
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland lost all three doubles matches but stormed back with singles wins at Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5, as the No. 11 Bulldogs opened the dual match schedule with a 4-3 win over NCAA Division I Belmont University late Friday at the Wildwood Tennis Club in Brentwood, Tenn.
Chaffin, Shipp, Sisco honored at MSC banquet
LEBANON, Tenn. – DJ Chaffin was named First Team All-Mid-South Conference and Theo Shipp earned Second Team honors while Kristen Sisco, Chaffin and Shipp were all recognized as Mid-South Scholar-Athletes during Friday night’s banquet before the conference championships.
Bulldogs bang out 22 hits in 14-10 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Daniel Harrison went 5-for-5 with three RBIs and Chris Hall added four hits, as Cumberland collected 22 hits and scored in seven innings in a 14-10 victory over 20th-ranked Georgetown College in the Mid-South Conference opener for both teams on Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Women's soccer signs Beech's Sanson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signing of Beech High School product Kiley Sanson to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Seven grapplers ranked in latest NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 13th nationally in the final regular season edition of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll and seven individuals – Jake Williams, Steven Sandefer, Zeke Hunt, Michael Gonzalez, Cody Linton, Joe Gallegos and Aric Fernandez – are all ranked in their weight class, the national office announced this week.
Collier goes the distance in 4-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jake Collier tossed a complete game, scattering seven hits and striking out five, while Craig Monson and Robert Gonzalez each collected two hits and Monson added a two-run single in the ninth inning in Cumberland’s 4-1 victory Tuesday over No. 9 Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala.
Men's soccer inks Reilly
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Tom Reilly to scholarship papers for the 2013 season, the first signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
Greene named TSWA Pitcher of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Kevin T. Greene earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Baseball Pitcher of the Week accolades for his performance last week for the Bulldogs.
Pace earns TSWA honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Jessica Pace was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week after scoring a career-best 26 points and posting her sixth double-double of the season in a pair of games last week for the Bulldogs.
Cumberland cycling ranked seventh in Division I
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s cycling team is ranked seventh nationally in the USA Collegiate Division I rankings after three national championship events. The team has finished eighth in track, No. 12 in mountain bike and ninth in cyclocross at this academic year’s national events.
Baseball can't hold lead, drops 5-4 decision
LEBANON, Tenn. – Auburn Montgomery tied the game with four runs in the seventh and plated the winning run in the bottom of the eighth in the 18th-ranked Warhawks come-from-behind, 5-4, victory Monday over Cumberland in Montgomery, Ala.
Cumberland signs Independence's Evans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Independence High School product Michelle Evans to scholarship papers this week for the 2013 season. Evans is the eighth signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
CU Athletics welcomes Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce members for final home game
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland Athletics will host Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Night for the final home basketball doubleheader of the year on Monday, February 25, at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Softball inks Beech's Montgomery
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of Beech High School product Kassydi Montgomery to scholarship papers this week for the 2013-14 academic year.
Hunt wins at East Qualifier; Gallegos, Gonzalez both finish second
LEBANON, Tenn. – Zeke Hunt won the individual title at 174 and Michael Gonzalez and Joe Gallegos both lost in the finals, leading the Cumberland wrestlers on Saturday at the NAIA East Region Qualifier in Laurinburg, N.C.
Women's tennis falls in season opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Angelica Sepulveda won her singles and doubles matches but that was all Cumberland could manage in a season-opening 6-1 loss Friday night against Belmont at Westside Tennis Club in Nashville, Tenn.
Bulldogs fall 4-2 at AUM
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland tied the game in the top of the eighth but Shelby Nobles and Wes Hughes each drove in runs with two outs in the bottom of the inning, leading 18th-ranked Auburn Montgomery to a 4-2 win over the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala.
Bulldogs hang on for 66-60 Senior Night win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland went 5-of-6 from the free throw line in the final 30 seconds and used a balanced Bulldog scoring attack to defeat the University of Rio Grande 66-60 for its fifth conference win Saturday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Lefties shutout Union in doubleheader
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kevin T. Greene and Anthony Gomez both tossed complete-game shutouts, allowing a combined five hits and striking out 16, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader against Union University, 3-0 and 1-0, Saturday at Ernest L. Stockton Field.
Pace's double-double leads Senior Day win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace scored a career-best 26 points with 11 rebounds, leading No. 5 Cumberland to a 66-52 victory over the Univ. of Rio Grande Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. With the win the Bulldogs clinched the Mid-South Conference regular season championship, the program’s first conference title since 1998-99.
Bulldogs split final two games at MMC Meltdown
PULASKI, Tenn. – Courtney White scored the winning run after a single by Allison Blackwood in the 10th inning, as Cumberland defeated Point University, 5-4, in the MMC Meltdown here late Friday night. The Bulldogs lost, 8-6, to Freed-Hardeman earlier in the evening.
Gonzalez leads 7-2 win over IUS
LEBANON, Tenn. – Robert Gonzalez collected three hits and three RBIs and Cumberland scored six runs in the seventh and eighth innings in a 7-2 victory over Indiana University-Southeast on Friday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Pearce, Murray drive in runs in come-from-behind win
PULASKI, Tenn. – Allison Blackwood tossed four shutout innings of relief, striking out four, and Kaleigh Pearce and Sarah Murray each drove in runs in the final inning, helping Cumberland to a 3-2 victory over Indiana Tech in the first of three games here Friday at the MMC Meltdown.
Cumberland unable to close in final minutes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland was outscored 13-2 in the final four minutes versus Shawnee State University Thursday night, falling to the Bears 73-63 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs fall in OT, 61-59
LEBANON, Tenn. – Fifth-ranked Cumberland erased a 17-point first-half deficit and had chances in regulation to secure the win but dropped a 61-59 decision to 14th-ranked Shawnee State in the NAIA Game of the Week here Thursday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs sweep two from Indiana Tech
LEBANON, Tenn. – Natalie Garcia belted a home run, drove in three runs and scored three times and Caroline Curran gave up one earned run in a complete game, as Cumberland swept a doubleheader against Indiana Tech, 4-2 and 7-3, in the season opener for both teams Thursday at the CU Softball Field.
Weekend baseball schedule altered
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland has changed the schedule of baseball games for this weekend against Union University and Indiana University-Southeast, reducing the total number of contests to four over two days.
Bulldogs rally late, tie FHU 8-8
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored seven runs in three innings, including a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth from Daniel Harrison, but ran out of daylight, tying Freed-Hardeman 8-8 in 10 innings on Wednesday at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Softball schedule changed for weekend
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball will face Indiana Tech in a home doubleheader on Thursday starting at 1 p.m. and will play three games on Friday in the MMC Meltdown in Pulaski, Tenn., in a change of schedule because of forecasted inclement weather this weekend.
Women's hoops up one spot to No. 5
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University moved up one spot to No. 5 in the eighth regular season edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. The No. 5 ranking is the highest in school history for the program.
MSC championship games set for TV broadcast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 2013 Mid-South Conference men and women’s basketball tournament championship games will be televised live on FOX College Sports on Sunday, March 3, Mid-South Commissioner Steve Baker announced on Tuesday.
Baseball live video package announced
LEBANON, Tenn. – A total of 17 Cumberland University baseball games will be shown live as part of the Athletic Department’s new with Stretch Internet beginning with Wednesday’s home opener against Freed-Hardeman at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium.
Bulldogs unable to contain No. 3 LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – A four-and-a-half minute scoring drought in the first half by Cumberland sparked a 17-7 Lindsey Wilson run to put the third-ranked Blue Raiders on track to a 72-55 victory Saturday afternoon at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs split two at Southern Poly
LEBANON, Tenn. – Anthony Gomez worked five innings for the win and Cumberland plated five unearned runs in the second inning en route to an 8-3 win in the second game after dropping a 4-3 decision in nine innings in the opener in Saturday’s doubleheader at Southern Poly in Marietta, Ga.
18-0 run pushes Bulldogs to 24th win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Yalonda Davis and Casie Cowan each scored five points during an 18-0 run in the second half, as No. 6 Cumberland overcame cold shooting in the opening period and posted a 64-52 victory over Lindsey Wilson here Saturday in women’s basketball action at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldog grapplers fall at Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Steven Sandefer and Jacob Shirley each pinned their opponents in the opening three matches but 11th-ranked Cumberland was unable to sustain the momentum, eventually dropping a 22-18 decision to No. 5 Campbellsville University on Friday night in Campbellsville, Ky.
Big inning helps CU to season-opening win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kevin T. Greene tossed six-plus effective innings and Josciel Veras and Craig Monson each collected two hits and two RBIs, as Cumberland used a six-run fifth inning to win its season-opener 6-2 over Southern Poly on Friday in Marietta, Ga.
CU conquered by Campbellsville 67-57, loses fourth straight
LEBANON, Tenn. – Seventeen points by Brian Blackmon and 15 from Elijah Gillis was not enough to takedown Campbellsville University, as the Bulldogs fell 67-57 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center Thursday night.
Women's hoops holds on for 60-59 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – TaCouya Allen hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points and No. 6 Cumberland raced out to a 20-point lead early in the second half but had to hold on, deflecting away a pass in the final seconds in a 60-59 victory over 12th-ranked Campbellsville University in women’s basketball action here Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Wrestling remains 11th; five wrestlers ranked individually
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland remained 11th nationally in the latest edition of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll and Jake Williams, Steven Sandefer and Zeke Hunt are all ranked fourth in their individual weight class, the national office announced Wednesday.
Football announces nine signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football coach Donnie Suber announced the signing of nine players this week to scholarship papers for the 2013 season, including local standouts Ethan Copas, Taylor Jones, Brady Eady, Keithandre Murray, Dylan Mathis and Mason Pavan.
Bulldog soccer inks Chu
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Gavin McKinney announced the signing of Edmonton, Alberta, native Olivia Chu to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
Bulldogs sign two more Faulkner State standouts
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Sheridan Jones and Laura Peavy, a pair of standouts from Faulkner State Community College in Alabama, to scholarship papers for the 2013 season.
No. 11 Bethel breezes by Bulldogs
McKENZIE, Tenn. – Cumberland could not keep Bethel University contained on the boards, giving up 68 rebounds to the Wildcats, and CU managed only 16 field goals in an 87-55 losing effort at the Crisp Center Monday night.
Sandefer, Gonzalez, Smith lead CU at Newberry
LEBANON, Tenn. – Steven Sandefer, Tyler Smith and Michael Gonzalez each reached the finals and Zeke Hunt placed third as well, leading the Cumberland wrestling team on Saturday at the Newberry Open in Newberry, S.C.
Late Patriot push stifles Bulldogs
ST. CATHARINE, Ky. – St. Catharine College used a 22-5 run in the last 5:37 and drained 32-of-38 free throws to defeat Cumberland, 76-70, Saturday evening at Lourdes Hall.
Bulldogs squeak out 60-54 road win
LEBANON, Tenn. – TaCouya Allen scored 12 points and Jessica Pace and London Elie each netted 11, as No. 6 Cumberland avenged its only loss of the season with a hard-fought 60-54 victory over St. Catharine College on Saturday at Lourdes Hall in St. Catharine, Ky.
Bulldogs pin St. Andrews, 33-21
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jake Williams, Steven Sandefer, Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton all won by Fall and Michael Gonzalez and Aric Fernandez also picked up victories in 11th-ranked Cumberland’s 33-21 dual match win Thursday night at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, N.C.
Tigers’ inside game too much for CU
GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Creshaun Holt’s double-double and 31 combined points from Charles Stewart and Jerret Towns was not enough to overtake Georgetown College, as the Bulldogs fell 81-68 Thursday night at Davis-Reid Alumni Gym.
Tye's season-high 20 points leads another CU win
GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Briannica Tye scored a season-high 20 points with four 3-pointers and No. 6 Cumberland used an 11-2 run late in the game to pull away for a 67-58 victory over 12th-ranked Georgetown College here Thursday night at Davis-Reid Alumni Gym.
Gonzalez named MSC Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Michael Gonzalez was voted the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week after posting four victories and winning the 157 weight class at the Mustang Open in Conway, Ark.
CU tennis ranked in both preseason polls
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s and women’s tennis teams were both ranked in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday, with the men 11th and the women 22nd, as announced by the national office.
Women's hoops moves one spot to No. 6 in the nation
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up one spot to No. 6 in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. It marks the highest ranking in program history for the Bulldogs, who are one of just six programs in the nation with 20 wins.
Gonzalez, Shirley both win at Mustang Open
LEBANON, Tenn. – Michael Gonzalez and Jacob Shirley each won their respective weight classes, Jake Williams finished second and Aric Fernandez and Tyler Smith both placed fourth, leading the Cumberland wrestlers on Saturday at the Mustang Open in Conway, Ark.
Bulldog bench leads CU to win over UVA-Wise
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s bench supplied 39 points in an 88-66 victory over UVA-Wise Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. Three Bulldog subs contributed big - Daniel McFadden tallied 13 points, Charles Stewart totaled 12 and E.J. Perry chipped in 11.
Bulldogs cruise to win No. 20
LEBANON, Tenn. – Josette Campbell led all scorers with 14 points and TaCouya Allen and Jessica Pace each netted 11, as No. 7 Cumberland jumped out to a 24-point lead and cruised to a 60-48 victory over UVA-Wise in women’s basketball action here Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs announce 2013 football schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the 2013 football schedule on Friday, which includes five home games and nine contests versus NAIA competition.
Bulldogs ousted by Bears
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland was unable to contain the University of Pikeville’s torrid shooting in an 84-58 defeat Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. The Bulldogs were led by Brian Blackmon’s 14 points.
Quick start propels CU to another victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored the first 14 points of the game and never looked back, as Josette Campbell scored 14 points and London Elie added 10 in a 60-39 victory over the University of Pikeville Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
CU moves up seven spots in NAIA Wrestling Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University jumped seven spots to 11th, the team’s highest ranking of the year, in the latest edition of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.
Shirley, Gonzalez, Hunt lead victory over UC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Zeke Hunt and Jacob Shirley both pinned their opponents and Michael Gonzalez won by Technical Fall, leading 18th-ranked Cumberland to a 23-16 victory over No. 11 University of the Cumberlands in wrestling action here Tuesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Hunt voted Mid-South Wrestler of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland junior Zeke Hunt was voted the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday after winning the title at 174 this past weekend in the CU Open.
Sandefer, Hunt, Linton all win at CU Open
LEBANON, Tenn. – Steven Sandefer, Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton all won their respective weight classes and Jake Williams and Michael Gonzalez both finished second, leading the wrestling teams on Saturday at the Cumberland Open at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
CU snaps losing skid, defeats Campbellsville 78-72
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Cumberland hit 13-of-14 free throws in the last 1:08 to seal a 78-72 victory over Campbellsville University Saturday afternoon. Charles Stewart scored a game-high 15 points, including going 7-of-8 from the line in the last 68 seconds.
Bulldogs survive at Campbellsville, 65-62
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Mackenzie Lee’s 3-pointer was off the mark and the clock ran out in a scramble under the goal, as No. 7 Cumberland survived 65-62 against ninth-ranked Campbellsville here Saturday at the Powell Athletic Center in the NAIA Game of the Week.
Hot shooting by No. 8 LWC dooms CU
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Cumberland University was unable to overcome Lindsey Wilson College’s 59 percent field goal shooting in an 82-47 loss at the Biggers Sports Center Thursday night.
Defensive effort leads CU to win No. 17
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Cumberland forced 26 turnovers, Casie Cowan led a balanced scoring attack with 12 points and Briannica Tye added 10, as the seventh-ranked Bulldogs posted a 57-37 victory over Lindsey Wilson here Thursday night at the Biggers Sports Center.
CU inks Faulkner State's McCrea
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of McCrea Barney to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year, becoming the fifth signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
Baseball season tickets now on sale
LEBANON, Tenn. – Season tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Cumberland baseball season, with the Bulldogs playing 28 home games, including four at Veterans Field, beginning February 13 versus former TranSouth Conference foe Freed-Hardeman.
Linton, Fernandez lead CU at Lone Star Duals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cody Linton and Aric Fernandez each posted four victories and Steven Sandefer, Jake Williams, Michael Gonzalez, Jacob Shirley and Zeke Hunt all recorded three wins apiece, leading Cumberland’s wrestling team on Saturday at the Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Annual baseball dinner, auction set for Feb. 1
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University baseball team will host its annual Kickoff Dinner and Auction at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 1 in the Benton Jennings Center on the CU. The evening will include a silent and live auction of baseball memorabilia, with all proceeds benefitting the CU baseball program.
Volleyball signs Dickson County's Perez
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Dickson, Tenn., native Ashton Perez to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year. Perez is the fourth signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
No. 5 Pikeville rolls to win over CU
Pikeville, Ky. – Shorthanded Cumberland lost 105-56 to the University of Pikeville Saturday afternoon at the East Kentucky Exposition Center. Creshaun Holt led the Bulldogs with 11 points.
Allen's double-double paces CU over Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – TaCouya Allen posted 19 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season, Jessica Pace finished with 17 points and Casie Cowan added 16 in Cumberland’s 72-58 victory over the Univ. of Pikeville here Saturday at the East Kentucky Expo Center.
CU ranked 18th in latest wrestling poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped one spot to No. 18 in the latest NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll and four grapplers – Jake Williams, Steven Sandefer, Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton – are all ranked in their individual weight classes, as announced this week by the national office.
Cowan, Davis lead CU to win at Wise
WISE, Va. – Cumberland used a 16-6 run near the end of the game to pull away, as Yalonda Davis scored 16 points and Casie Cowan netted 15 in a 62-52 victory over UVA-Wise here Thursday night here at the David J. Prior Convocation Center.
Bulldogs battle conditions at cyclocross championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s cycling team completed competition at the Cyclocross National Championships in Madison, Wis., last weekend after participating in the Mountain Bike Championships in Angel Fire, N.M., and the Track National Championships in Frisco, Texas, last fall.
CU falls in double overtime
WISE, Va. – A free throw with half a second remaining in double overtime gave UVA-Wise an 81-80 victory over Cumberland Thursday night at the David J. Convocation Center. The Bulldogs were unable to outlast the Cavaliers despite 24 points from Creshaun Holt and 18 by Brian Blackmon.
Women's hoops remains seventh in national rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University remained No. 7 nationally in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday, the first regular season ranking of the new year and the first national rating since December 11.
Stewart invited to Raycom College Football All-Star Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland tight end BJ Stewart has been invited to participate in the inaugural Raycom College Football All-Star Classic on Saturday, January 19 in Montgomery, Ala. The game will be played at the Cramton Bowl and broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.
Bethel pulls away late for 88-78 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland did not score a field goal for almost six minutes in the second half, allowing 17th-ranked Bethel University to take the lead for good and pull away in an 88-78 victory over the Bulldogs in men’s basketball action here Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
CU drops close one to Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn – E.J. Perry’s potential game-tying deep three-point shot was on-line but short, giving Georgetown College an 88-85 win over Cumberland Saturday afternoon at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs hang on for 66-64 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – A putback by Yolanda Davis with three-tenths of a seconds remaining was the winning points, as No. 7 Cumberland survived for a 66-64 victory over 21st-ranked Georgetown College here Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Gude’s 22 points, Holt’s double-double lead CU to victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Stellar nights by Lester Gude and Creshaun Holt propelled Cumberland to a 79-59 conference victory over St. Catharine College Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
St. Catharine sends CU to first loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Briannica Tye’s 30-foot heave at the buzzer was no good and St. Catharine College held on for a 56-55 victory over No. 7 Cumberland in women’s basketball action here Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs ink another Daniels
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Madison, Ala., native Michelle Daniels to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year. Daniels is the third signee for the Bulldogs for next season.
Wells signs with CU volleyball
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Faulkner State Community College transfer Kasi Wells to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year. Wells will enroll at CU this spring.
Pace's 18 points leads Bulldogs to 13-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace scored a game-high 18 points, leading four players in double figures in seventh-ranked Cumberland’s 61-49 victory over No. 18 Union College Saturday in the Union Holiday Classic in Barbourville, Ky.
Women's hoops stays unbeaten
LEBANON, Tenn. – Casie Cowan scored 16 points and Jessica Pace grabbed 10 rebounds, leading No. 7 Cumberland to a 68-57 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan on Friday at the Union College Holiday Classic in Barbourville, Ky.
Basketball, community gameday events announced
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced gameday events for the remainder of the 2012-13 basketball season, including a pair of Upward basketball days, the annual Breast Cancer Awareness game and a night with the Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.
Wrestling remains 17th in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 17th in this week's NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll and four Bulldogs – Jake Williams, Steven Sandefer, Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton – are all ranked individual in their weight class, as announced this week by the national office.
CU ranks 19th in postseason football poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland ended the season ranked 19th nationally in the NAIA Football Coaches' Postseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced this week.
Bulldogs fall just short against Faulkner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jake Mitchell’s driving layup with 3.1 seconds left put 21st-ranked Faulkner ahead and Charles Stewart was not able to get a shot off before the buzzer in a 67-65 Cumberland loss here Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs fall 34-17 against MTSU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jacob Shirley pinned his opponent at 165 and Zeke Hunt won by Technical Fall but Cumberland forfeited three weight classes in a 34-17 loss Saturday against Middle Tennessee at Beech High School in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Pace's double-double leads CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace posted her 17th career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds and Josette Campbell netted 15 points with a trio of 3-pointers, as seventh-ranked Cumberland cruised to a 56-41 victory over Berea College on Saturday in the 9th Annual Rosa Stokes Classic.
Bulldogs run win streak to 10
LEBANON, Tenn. – Calamity Jane Coley recorded 19 points and seven rebounds and Yalonda Davis added 14 points, as No. 7 Cumberland started quickly and cruised to an 89-19 victory over Spelman College on Friday in the 9th Annual Rosa Stokes Classic at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Football's Wood named NAIA All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Ryan Wood was named to the NAIA Coaches’ All-America Team on Wednesday, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious All-America honor, by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Volleyball inks Daniels
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University volleyball coach Dwayne Deering announced the signing of Jefferson Davis Community College transfer Jenny Daniels to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Bulldogs lead nation with 16 NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – A record 16 Cumberland football players were named 2012 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes on Tuesday, as announced by the national office. Cumberland led all institutions with its 16 honorees among the 259 total athletes named to the list.
Marcelo, Rodriguez both in ITA Preseason rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo is ranked 19th nationally in singles and Marcelo and Pedro Rodrigues are rated 10th in the country in doubles in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Preseason Rankings recently released.
Shirley wins three times at Newberry
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jacob Shirley won three times and Shane Brown and Tyler Smith each posted a pair of victories, leading the Cumberland wrestling team Saturday at the Newberry Duals in Newberry, S.C.
Wrestling ranked 18th, four grapplers rated nationally
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped four spot to 18th nationally in the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll and Jake Williams, Zeke Hunt, Steven Sandefer and Cody Linton are all ranked individually in their weight class, as announced Wednesday by the national office.
Women's soccer finishes record year ranked 14th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland finished the season ranked 14th nationally in the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Postseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.
Golf signs Macon County's Chitwood
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University golf coach Scott Wilkerson announced the signing of Macon County product Kaleigh Chitwood to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Brown, Williams pick up victories vs. LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Shane Brown and Jake Williams each won Decisions but No. 10 Lindsey Wilson was too much, posting a 31-6 dual match victory over Cumberland here Wednesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Bulldogs sign Hendersonville's Harp
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signing of Hendersonville, Tenn., native Tanner Harp to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Women's hoops ranked No. 7 in the nation
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked No. 7 nationally in the first regular season edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. It ties for the highest ranking in the history of the program since 1999-00.
CU’s win streak snapped in OT
Henderson, Tenn. – Cumberland squandered a 10 point lead against Freed-Hardeman with a minute-and-half remaining in regulation to force overtime and only scored one bucket in the extra period to drop a 103-95 decision Monday night in non-conference action.
Kitson, Langille named NAIA All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Lindsay Kitson earned Second Team All-America honors and Kelsey Langille was a Third Team selection, as announced Monday by the national office.
McCallister, White named Academic All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Cody McCallister and Jared White were both named Capital One Academic All-American in the College Division as named by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Monday.
MBB wins third in a row
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – E.J. Perry connected on four three-pointers, en route to a team-high 14 points to direct Cumberland to a 66-42 victory over non-conference opponent Oakwood University Saturday night.
Six Bulldogs named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Six Cumberland University men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball players were named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes this week, as announced by the national office.
Hunt named MSC Wrestler of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Zeke Hunt was named the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week on Thursday after winning his dual match at Shorter University on November 20.
Bulldogs survive Bluefield in OT
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland blew an 18-point lead against Bluefield College with 10 minutes remaining in the game to force overtime and pull out a 94-92 win Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Pace's double-double leads CU romp
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland ended the first half on a 27-9 run and then held Bluefield College without a point for the first nine minutes after the break in an 81-40 victory in women’s basketball action here Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Pace leads four players in double figures in 105-47 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace led four players in double figures with 16 points and Cumberland used a 16-0 run late in the first half to open a big lead and cruised to a 105-47 victory over Spelman College on Tuesday night in Atlanta, Ga.
Bulldogs season ends with 1-0 loss
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Lindsay Kitson made 15 saves, including several spectacular stops, but 16th-ranked Cumberland was not able to find enough offense and dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 5 Concordia [OR] University here in the second round of the NAIA National Championships.
Late run helps CU down No. 12 Freed-Hardeman
LEBANON, Tenn. – E.J. Perry hit consecutive 3-pointers to put Cumberland ahead for good and Tajadeen Adbul-Kaudeyr added a pair of buckets in the final minute in a 73-69 victory over 12th-ranked Freed-Hardeman here Monday night.
Campbell named Mid-South POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Josette Campbell was voted Mid-South Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Bulldogs in a victory at 18th-ranked University of the Cumberlands on November 20.
Six grapplers ranked nationally
LEBANON, Tenn. – Six Cumberland wrestlers are ranked in their respective weight classes, including Jake Williams, Jared McKinley, Steven Sandefer, Kirk Johnson, Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton, as released by the NAIA national office last week.
Howard earns Academic All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Neil Howard was voted First Team Capital One Academic All-American in the College Division as named by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Monday.
Former Bulldog Wilkerson inks professional contract
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland All-American Aaron Wilkerson has signed a professional contract with the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the American Association.
Video streaming available for NAIA women's soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland takes on Concordia (OR) University on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the 29th annual NAIA Women's Soccer National Championships presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Orthopaedic Group, P.C., in Orange Beach, Ala.
CU wrestling moves up six spots to No. 14
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moves up six spots to No. 14 in the first regular season edition of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 poll, the national office announced this week.
Bulldogs announce 2013 baseball schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball coach Woody Hunt announced the 2013 schedule, which includes 28 home games with four outings at Veterans Field and 24 contests against teams that advanced to last year’s NAIA Championship Opening Round.
Wrestling posts first dual match victory, 33-18
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland won six matches, including pins by Zeke Hunt and Cody Linton and a Technical Fall from Jake Williams, and the 18th-ranked Bulldogs posted a 33-18 dual match victory Tuesday at Shorter University in Rome, Ga.
Bulldogs battle tough with #25 UC in defeat
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Despite leading #25 University of the Cumberlands at the half, Cumberland University dropped a 69-62 decision with a well-balanced scoring attack led by Brian Blackmon and Lester Gude scoring 10 points each at the O. Wayne Rollins Center.
Campbell's 20 points leads big CU win
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Josette Campbell scored 20 points and TaCouya Allen netted 15 and 10 rebounds, as Cumberland started the game with a 25-4 run and won 71-45 over 18th-ranked University of the Cumberlands here Tuesday night at the O. Wayne Rollins Center.
Oglesby named NAIA Scholar-Athlete
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Shelby Oglesby earned NAIA Daktronics National Scholar-Athlete honors, as announced by the national office over the weekend. Student-athletes must maintain a 3.50 or above grade-point-average and be a junior senior academically.
Bulldogs lose in final seconds
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – Brian Blackmon was unable to convert on a layup for Cumberland with seconds remaining as Shawnee State University pulled out a 64-62 victory against the visiting Bulldogs on Saturday evening.
Women's hoops posts 63-58 win at No. 2 Shawnee
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland opened a big lead in the first half and then held on for a 63-58 victory over second-ranked Shawnee State, ending SSU’s 20-game home winning streak on Saturday at Walter Gymnasium in Shawnee, Ohio.
Parsons' goal sends CU to Orange Beach
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rhianne Parsons scored on an assist from Kelsey Langille in the 72nd minute and 16th-ranked Cumberland held off a furious rally by No. 8 Martin Methodist in a 1-0 CU victory in the NAIA Championship Opening Round at East Campus on Saturday in Pulaski, Tenn.
Johnson, Hunt pick up victories in UTC Tri-Match
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kirk Johnson and Zeke Hunt both won their opening matches against 17th-ranked Virginia but Cumberland was blanked in matches versus No. 2 Iowa and host Chattanooga in a tri-match at Maclellan Gym on Friday.
Cowan hits five 3-pointers to lead CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Casie Cowan hit five 3-pointers and scored 22 points off the bench, leading five players in double figures and Cumberland cruised to a 92-56 victory over the University of Rio Grande in the Mid-South Conference opener for both teams Thursday night in Rio Grande, Ohio.
MBB opens conference season with road loss
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – Brian Blackmon was Cumberland University’s only scorer in double figures, as the Bulldogs dropped their conference opener against the University of Rio Grande Thursday night.
Miller voted MSC West Offensive POY
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Lemeco Miller was voted Mid-South Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Year and BJ Stewart, Jesse Hall, Ryan Wood, Jared White, Jarred Williams and Michael Hagewood all earned First Team honors after a vote of league coaches.
Record 31 Bulldogs named Mid-South Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University led the way in the Mid-South Conference with 31 MSC Scholar-Athletes, a program-best for the Bulldogs, as announced by the league office this week.
Bulldogs match time set for Noon at MMC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland will face Martin Methodist at Noon on Saturday in the NAIA Women’s Soccer Championship Opening Round in Pulaski, Tenn., as announced by both schools on Tuesday.
Hunt, McKinley both win at Patriot Open
LEBANON, Tenn. – Zeke Hunt claimed the 174-pound title, Jared McKinley defeated teammate Jake Williams in the final at 141, Kirk Johnson and Joe Gallegos each lost in the finals and Steven Sandefer and Aric Fernandez both finished third, leading Cumberland at the Patriot Open in Williamsburg, Ky.
CU headed to Martin Methodist for NAIA Opening Round
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland will face Martin Methodist this Saturday in Pulaski, Tenn., in the opening round pairings of the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship, as announced Monday afternoon by the national office.
Softball selected fifth in Preseason Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s softball team was selected fifth among 11 teams in the Mid-South Conference Preseason Poll in a vote of league coaches released Monday.
Baseball picked third in MSC Preseason Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s baseball team was picked third in the Mid-South Conference Preseason Poll in a vote of league coaches released Monday.
Hagewood voted MSC Defensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Michael Hagewood was voted the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after helping the Bulldogs to a 33-32 overtime victory at Lindsey Wilson this past weekend.
Bulldogs finish season ranked 20th nationally
LEBANON, Tenn. – After posting a 33-32 overtime victory in the season finale, Cumberland moved up one spot to No. 20 in the final NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Sunday.
Women's soccer ranked 16th in final regular season poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer team is ranked 16th nationally, its highest ranking in school history, in the final regular season NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Sunday.
Pace's double-double helps CU win in overtime
LEBANON, Tenn. – London Elie’s bucket with 58 seconds remaining put Cumberland ahead to stay and host Spring Hill College missed four chances at the game-winning field goal in the final minute in CU’s 64-63 overtime victory Saturday afternoon in Mobile, Ala.
Football holds on for 33-32 OT victory
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Broc Loveless rushed three straight times for a touchdown in overtime before Lindsey Wilson scored but missed their third extra point of the game and 23rd-ranked Cumberland survived, 33-32, over Lindsey Wilson here Saturday at Blue Raider Stadium.
Bulldogs fall in exhibition at TSU
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Yalonda Davis’ 3-pointer at the buzzer hit off the back of the rim and Tennessee State held on for a 52-49 victory over Cumberland in an exhibition game for the Bulldogs here Friday night at the Gentry Center.
Women's golf ranked 10th in NAIA Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University women’s golf team is ranked 10th nationally in the NAIA Women's Golf Coaches' Preseason Poll, the national office announced Friday.
Cross country inks pair from Gallatin
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signing of Spencer Rearick and Richie Palmeiri to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year. Christian and Palmeiri are the first two signees for the Bulldogs for next season.
Gass voted All-Mid-South; 8 players earn Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass was voted Honorable Mention All-Mid-South and eight Cumberland players were named MSC Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league office in advance of the conference tournament.
Perry, Towns boost Bulldogs in home opener win
LEBANON, Tenn. – E.J. Perry came off of the bench and nailed five three-pointers along with18 points, and Jerret Towns posted 16 points and nine rebounds to lead Cumberland to a 72-62 home opener victory against Oakwood University Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Kitson's big day preserves 2-1 CU triumph
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Shauna Gilpin netted the game-winner in the 61st minute and Lindsay Kitson made a remarkable 13 saves in 23rd-ranked Cumberland’s 2-1 victory over No. 3 Lindsey Wilson here Thursday night at Walter S. Reuling Stadium.
Five Bulldogs earn Academic All-District honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s William Judson, Jared White, Josh Walker, Cody McCallister and Connor McChurch were voted Capital One First Team Academic-All-District IV, as announced Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Bulldogs battle to end against No. 1 Lindsey Wilson
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Cumberland played down a man for the final 66 minutes yet scored three straight goals to take the lead before dropping a 5-4 decision to Lindsey Wilson in the Mid-South Conference Championships here Wednesday night.
Nay's late score sends CU into finals
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Taylor Nay’s blast from a bad angle in the 80th minute was the only score and Lindsay Kitson made a great save minutes later to preserve a 1-0 Cumberland victory over Campbellsville in the Mid-South Conference Championships here Wednesday at Walter S. Reuling Stadium.
Gonzalez, Linton, Hunt, Johnson lead CU at The Citadel
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Michael Gonzalez, Zeke Hunt, Cody Linton and Kirk Johnson all finished in the Top 4, leading the Bulldogs over the weekend at The Citadel Open in Charleston, S.C.
Six players voted First Team All-MSC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Kelsey Langille, Shauna Gilpin, Taylor Nay, Reneé LaRose, Mackenzie Keele and Lindsay Kitson were all voted First Team All-Mid-South Conference and Rhianne Parsons and Simone Quinn both earned Second Team honors, as announced by the conference office.
Mason voted First Team All-MSC; Williams, Harrison Second Team
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland's Harry Mason earned First Team All-Mid-South Conference honors and Bradley Williams and Mark Harrison both earned Second Team accolades, as announced by the conference office Tuesday.
Women's soccer ranks 23rd in Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up two spots to No. 23 in the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday.
Volleyball finishes season with loss to SCC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass tallied 16 kills for Cumberland University in a 3-1 match loss to St. Catharine College Tuesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Ten soccer players named Mid-South Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ten Cumberland soccer student-athletes were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.
Rickard, Oglesby named MSC Scholar-Athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland cross country runners Devin Rickard and Shelby Oglesby were named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes over the weekend during the conference championships in Rio Grande, Ohio.
Four players score in double figures in 85-38 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace and TaCouya Allen each scored 18 points and Pace and Samantha Harper both grabbed 10 rebounds, leading Cumberland to an 85-38 victory over Hiwassee College in women’s basketball action here Monday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Football ranked 21st in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – With a 49-0 victory at home over the weekend, Cumberland jumped back into the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll at No. 21, the national office announced Monday.
Gurchiek voted MSC Offensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Reed Gurchiek was voted the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after posting a nearly perfect day passing and accounting for three touchdowns in one half of play in a 49-0 victory over Bluefield College.
Wilson's second-half goal sends CU into semis
LEBANON, Tenn. – Luke Wilson’s goal in the 67th minute was the game-winner, as the Bulldogs kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory at Campbellsville University late Saturday night in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships.
Pace, Elie each net 20-plus in CU win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessica Pace posted 22 points and 12 rebounds and London Elie recorded a game-high 24 points, leading four Cumberland players in double figures in a 79-64 victory over Spring Hill College here Saturday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Men’s basketball nets first win
Montgomery, Ala. – Brian Blackmon and Jerret Towns combined for 39 points against Auburn Montgomery to give Cumberland University an 81-63 win, their first on the season, at the Jimmy Faulkner Classic in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday.
Senior Day ends with 49-0 CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Reed Gurchiek and Broc Loveless each threw two touchdown passes, Michael Hagewood picked off two passes and Lemeco Miller scored twice, setting the single-season touchdowns mark, in Cumberland’s 49-0 victory over Bluefield College here Saturday on Senior Day at Nokes-Lasater Field.
White, Scheve lead CU at MSC Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Seniors William Scheve and Meghan White finished 43rd and 44th, respectively, leading Cumberland on Saturday at the Mid-South Conference Championships in Rio Grande, Ohio.
Parsons nets four goals, Quinn two in CU win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rhianne Parsons netted a career-best four goals and Simone Quinn two scores in 25th-ranked Cumberland’s 10-0 victory over Shawnee State on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldog basketball defeated in season opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Reserves Elijah Gillis and E.J. Perry each tallied a game-high 16 points in Cumberland University's 74-57 season opening loss to host Faulkner University Friday night at the Jimmy Faulkner Classic.
Soccer teams set for Mid-South Championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s soccer teams open play in the Mid-South Conference Championships on Saturday, with the women hosting Shawnee State and the men heading to Campbellsville University.
TNU too much for Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessi Stas tallied 16 kills and Mackenzie Gass added 11, but Trevecca Nazarene’s Kristen Johnson countered with 19 kills in a 3-1 victory over Cumberland on Thursday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Men's golf, Garrett both finish second at RedHawk Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Austin Garrett lost on the first playoff hole to finish second individually and Cumberland finished second overall as a team as well at the RedHawk Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Lawrenceburg Country Club in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Howard earns Academic All-District honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland Neil Howard was voted Capital One First Team Academic-All-District IV, recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom, by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Bulldogs win Halloween thriller
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessi Stas had a monster night for the Cumberland volleyball team, capturing 15 kills in an electrifying 3-2 win over Martin Methodist College Wednesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Men's soccer inks Gannot
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Bad Bodendorf, Germany, native Sella Gannot to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year. Gannot is set to enroll at CU in January.
CU falls to Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Jacklyn Munoz had eight kills and eleven digs in a loss to Campbellsville University on Tuesday night in Campbellsville, Ky. The Bulldogs lost three sets to none in their final road game of the season.
Women's soccer cracks NAIA Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University is ranked 25th nationally in the NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday, the program’s first ranking since the end of the 2005 season.
Union shuts out Bulldogs, 4-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Diego Santos and Alex Pratt each scored a goal and assisted on another in Union University’s 4-0 victory over Cumberland on Monday night at the Smith Soccer Complex in Jackson, Tenn.
Phillips' golden goal gives CU 1-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – A high-arching shot from 30 yards by sophomore Kaitlin Phillips fell just under the cross bar at the far post for a golden goal, giving Cumberland a 1-0 overtime victory over Union University on Monday evening at the Smith Soccer Complex in Jackson, Tenn.
Shattuck earns MSC Defensive POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Sully Shattuck was named the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after making three saves in a shutout against Shawnee State.
Second-half run sparks CU to opening win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland posted a 16-2 run highlighted by seven points from TaCouya Allen during an eight-minute stretch in the second half en route to a 65-41 victory over Lindenwood-Belleville on Sunday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Langille's four goals lead Bulldogs
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille added to her nation-leading goal tally with four scores while Rhianne Parsons and Taylor Nay each netted a goal and handed out two assists in Cumberland’s 7-0 victory Saturday over Shawnee State in women’s soccer action at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Mason's late score gives CU 1-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored in the 81st minute to give Cumberland a 1-0 victory over Shawnee State in a match the Bulldogs dominated statistically on Saturday in men’s soccer action at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldog rally falls short at Bethel, 32-30
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Bethel University scored twice in just over a minute in the third period and the Wildcats broke up a two-point conversion attempt with 2:20 remaining, hanging on to defeat 20th-ranked Cumberland, 32-30, here Saturday at Wildcat Stadium.
Volleyball loses in four to Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. – A game-high seventeen kills from Cumberland’s Mackenzie Gass was not enough to defeat Bethel University Friday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center, as the Bulldogs were defeated in four sets.
Softball inks Upperman's Bryant
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of Baxter, Tenn., native Crystal Bryant to scholarship papers for the 2013-14 academic year. Bryant is the first signee for the Bulldogs for next year’s class.
Bulldogs ranked 24th in Modified RPI
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer team is ranked 24th nationally in the second official 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer Modified Ratings Percentage Index (MRPI), the national office announced this week.
Bulldogs lose 3-1 at Lindsey Wilson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball traveled to Columbia, Ky., Thursday night to face Lindsey Wilson College and fell in four sets despite nine kills by Danielle Girardeau.
Stretch Internet streaming for basketball begins Sunday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University home men’s and women’s basketball games will be part of Athletic Department’s new contract with Stretch Internet beginning with Sunday’s contest against Lindenwood University-Belleville at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Women's soccer taking donations for Susan G. Komen Foundation
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer will take donations for Breast Cancer Awareness at this Saturday’s match against Shawnee State at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Gurchiek earns TSWA honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Reed Gurchiek was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for 237 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in CU’s 28-23 victory over Campbellsville University.
Football moves up five spots to No. 20
LEBANON, Tenn. – After posting a 28-23 victory at home over the weekend, Cumberland moved up five spots to No. 20 nationally in the seventh edition of the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday.
Baseball set to host annual pancake breakfast, garage sale
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland baseball team will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale on the CU campus from 6 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, November 10.
Mason earns Mid-South POW honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Harry Mason was named the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week after scoring six goals in two victories, helping the Bulldogs run their winning streak to four matches overall.
Bulldog wrestling hosts intrasquad, alumni meet
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Black Team defeated the White, 21-15, in an intrasquad battle and the CU Alumni won five of seven matches against the current Bulldogs on October 14 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Men's hoops picked seventh in MSC Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s basketball team was picked seventh in the Mid-South Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll for 2012-13 as announced by the league office over the weekend.
Bulldogs picked sixth in Mid-South Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s basketball team was selected sixth in the Mid-South Conference for 2012-13 in the MSC Preseason Coaches’ Poll announced over the weekend.
Bulldog harriers compete at Southeastern Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – William Scheve and Nathan Berget led the men and Keaton Gaffney was the top women’s finisher for the third time this season, leading the Cumberland cross country teams Saturday at the Southeastern Classic in Louisville, Ky.
Women's soccer controls final 25 minutes of each half in 8-0 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Shauna Gilpin scored twice and handed out one assist, Kelsey Langille added two goals and Simone Quinn recorded a goal and an assist in Cumberland’s 8-0 victory Sunday over the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Ky.
Mason's four goals pace 6-1 CU triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored three goals in a three-minute span in the first half and netted four scores in all in a 6-1 victory over the University of Pikeville on Sunday afternoon in Pikeville, Ky.
Bulldogs hold on for 28-23 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lemeco Miller rushed for 126 yards and accounted for two touchdowns and Michael Hagewood's interception in the final minute preserved 25th-ranked Cumberland's 28-23 victory over Campbellsville University here Saturday night at Nokes-Lasater Field.
Volleyball loses in five to Bluefield
LEBANON, Tenn. – Twelve kills by Cumberland’s Jacklyn Munoz were not quite enough to propel the Bulldogs over Bluefield College Saturday at the Mid-South Conference Crossover, with CU losing in five sets.
Strong start by CU not enough to overcome UVA-Wise
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball began the Mid-South Conference Crossover Friday night in Wise, Va., with a big first set win against the Cavaliers of UVA-Wise, but were defeated in four sets despite 15 kills by Mackenzie Gass.
Volleyball Dig Pink, Senior Night matches set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s volleyball team will host its annual Dig Pink match on Friday, October 26 when the Bulldogs take on Bethel University in a non-conference match and Senior Night will be held on Tuesday, November 6 against St. Catharine College.
Men's soccer runs win streak to three with 5-1 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored twice, Tevonne Morris handed out two assists and Cumberland won its third straight match overall with a 5-1 victory over St. Catharine College in men’s soccer action Thursday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldogs dominate in 3-0 triumph over SCC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Taylor Nay scored a goal and assisted on another, as Cumberland controlled possession from start-to-finish and completely dominated play in a 3-0 victory over St. Catharine College on a windy Thursday here at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Wrestling ranked 18th, four individuals also rated
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 18th nationally and Jake Williams, Jared McKinley, Steven Sandefer and Cody Linton are all ranked individually in the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Preseason Top 20 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.
#13 Georgetown College beats CU in three
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland hosted #13-ranked Georgetown College Tuesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. Rylee Butler led CU with five kills, Caitlin Carlander handed out nine assists, and Brooke Bowers contributed ten digs, as the Bulldogs were defeated in three sets.
CU participating in canned food drive for Joseph's Storehouse
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will take part in a canned food drive this Saturday for the Campbellsville football game that benefits Joseph’s Storehouse in Lebanon. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to drop-off boxes at the two ticket entrances to Nokes-Lasater Field.
Scheve, White pace CU cross country at Berry
LEBANON, Tenn. – William Scheve and Nathan Berget paced the men and Meghan White was the top finisher for the Cumberland women Saturday at the Viking Cross Country Open on the Berry College campus in Mt. Berry, Ga.
Men's soccer scores early, often in 8-1 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason scored three goals and Sebastian Cortes added a goal and four assists, as Cumberland scored early and often in an 8-1 triumph over Georgetown College in men’s soccer action Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Nay's goal and assist lead 3-0 CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Taylor Nay scored a goal and assisted on another in a 3-0 Cumberland victory over Georgetown College in women’s soccer action Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Big plays by Faulkner down CU
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Big plays and short drives propelled Faulkner to a 42-14 victory over 16th-ranked Cumberland on Saturday here at John Mark Stallings Field, as the Eagles scored on drives of 1, 1 and 2 plays and kickoff, punt and interception and fumble returns setup the Eagles for short TD drives.
CU defeated by University of the Cumberlands
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University hosted the University of the Cumberlands in volleyball action Friday night at Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. CU fell in three sets to the Patriots, led by 11 kills by Mackenzie Gass, 26 assists from Caitlin Carlander and 12 digs by Brooke Bowers.
Bulldogs lose in four at Trevecca Nazarene
LEBANON, Tenn. – Double digit kills by Jacklyn Munoz and Mackenzie Gass were not enough to power Cumberland University past Trevecca Nazarene in volleyball action Thursday night in Nashville, Tenn. The Bulldogs split the first two sets before dropping the next two in the loss.
Miller featured in hometown Huntsville Times
Senior running back and Huntsville, Ala., native Lemeco Miller is featured in an article published today in the Huntsville Times newspaper.
Volleyball loses in three tight sets
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eight points in three sets decided the fate of a Cumberland loss to Brescia University at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center Tuesday night. A balanced Bulldog attack was led by Jessi Stas with seven kills, with Rylee Butler, Mackenzie Gass and Jacklyn Munoz each putting up five, and Desirae Burris chipping in with four.
Legge wins second straight, CU posts third win of fall
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Katie Legge held on for her second straight victory this fall and Cumberland blistered the course in the second round on Tuesday, winning by 31 shots at the Trevecca Nationwide Invitational at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Bueno hired as men's assistant coach
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the hiring of Patrick Bueno as a full-time assistant men’s soccer coach this week effective immediately.
CU falls at FHU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball traveled to Freed-Hardeman University Monday night, winning a close first set but then dropping the next three. Mackenzie Gass led the Bulldogs with 10 kills, Jacklyn Munoz contributed seven while Rylee Butler and Jessi Stas added six apiece.
Langille earns third POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Kelsey Langille picked up her third Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor on Monday after scoring six goals and handing out two assists in two Bulldog victories last week.
Legge, CU lead at TNU Invitational
LEBANON, Tenn. – Katie Legge carded a five-over par 77 to lead by three shots and Cumberland holds a 12 stroke lead in the team competition after the first round of play Monday in the Trevecca Nationwide Invitational at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, Tenn.
Garrett finishes second, Goodman third at Asbury
LEBANON, Tenn. – Austin Garrett card an even-par 71 and Jeremy Goodman shot one-over 72 and the Cumberland men’s golf team won a one-day event hosted by Asbury University on Saturday at Connemara Golf Course in Nicholasville, Ky.
Bulldogs break out of doldrums with 6-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Harry Mason netted a hat trick and added two assists, as Cumberland ended an eight-match winless streak with a 6-1 victory over Mid-Continent University in men’s soccer action on Monday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Football moves up one spot to No. 16
LEBANON, Tenn. – After posting its fourth straight victory this past weekend, Cumberland moved up one spot to 16th nationally in the latest edition of the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday.
Miller earns second straight MSC Offensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Lemeco Miller was voted the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after posting 175 yards rushing and five touchdowns along with 226 all-purpose yards in a 42-21 victory over Union College on Saturday.
Bulldogs end losing skid against Bethel, 3-1
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille scored twice in the first half and Rhianne Parsons added her sixth goal of the year early in the second half in Cumberland’s 3-1 victory over Bethel University in women’s soccer action Sunday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Men's soccer falls 2-1 at OCU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Oakland City’s Nico Gercke and Nick Little each scored and the Oaks held off a furious rally by Cumberland in a 2-1 OCU victory on Saturday afternoon in men’s soccer action in Oakland City, Ind.
Miller's five TDs leads win over Union, 42-21
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lemeco Miller rushed 27 times for 175 yards and five touchdowns and added two receptions for 51 yards, as 17th-ranked Cumberland scored three times in the fourth quarter for a 42-21 victory over Union College on Homecoming Saturday at Nokes-Lasater Field.
Bulldogs snap losing skid
LEBANON, Tenn. – CU snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tenn., Thursday night. The Bulldogs won in four sets by scores of 25-19, 25-21, 24-26 and 25-18.
Bulldogs announce 2012-13 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University men’s basketball coach Lonnie Thompson announced the 2012-13 schedule this week, which includes 14 home games and eight contests against teams that played in the NAIA Championships last season.
Volleyball loses on road to St. Catharine
LEBANON, Tenn. – CU dropped its third straight road game Tuesday night at St. Catharine College in St. Catharine, Ky. The Bulldogs upped their point total in each game but lost in three sets by scores of 25-11, 25-15 and 25-16.
Wilson, Neto help CU to 2-2 draw
LEBANON, Tenn. – Luke Wilson knotted the match in the 80th minute and Marconi Neto tied it again in the 85th minute, as Cumberland erased deficits twice in the final 10 minutes in a 2-2 overtime draw against Union College in men’s soccer action Wednesday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Big first half propels CU, 8-2
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille scored four times, Shauna Gilpin posted two goals and Kaitlin Phillips handed out three assists in Cumberland’s 8-2 victory over Union College in women’s soccer action Wednesday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Nicola headed to Olympic Training Center
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Andrew Nicola was recently named Cadet/Junior Coach of the Year by the Indiana State Wrestling Association. With the honor the CU assistant coach will attend a seminar with the National Coaching Staff of USA Wrestling at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., on October 18-21.
CU earns victory at Conference Crossover
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball opened the Mid-South Conference Crossover Friday night with a win in Georgetown, Ky. The Bulldogs defeated the University of Pikeville in three sets.
Chaffin paces bowlers in season-opening event
LEBANON, Tenn. – DJ Chaffin finished second overall while Theo Shipp and Ryan Cox both placed in the Top 20, leading the Cumberland bowling teams at the Green River Classic at Phillips Lanes in Campbellsville, Ky., this past weekend.
Sepulveda, Rácz reach doubles semifinals at regionals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Angelica Sepulveda and Anita Rácz both lost in the quarterfinals in singles and the duo reached the semifinals in doubles at the ITA Southeast Regional this past weekend in Georgetown, Ky.
Marcelo, Rodriguez lead CU at ITA regionals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Manuel Marcelo lost in the semifinals in singles and Marcelo and Pedro Rodriguez dropped an 8-3 decision in the doubles final, leading the tennis team at the ITA Southeast Regional this past weekend in Georgetown, Ky.
Bulldogs ranked 17th in latest NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up two more spots to No. 17 in the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday, after posting their second consecutive road victory last Saturday.
Miller voted Mid-South Offensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Lemeco Miller was voted the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after registering 208 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in a 41-23 victory on Saturday at the University of Pikeville.
Langille, Nay net goals in 3-0 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille scored twice and Taylor Nay added a goal just after halftime in Cumberland’s 3-0 victory against Bluefield College in women’s soccer action Saturday in Bluefield, Va.
Late rally falls short at Bluefield
LEBANON, Tenn. – Bradley Williams and Luke Wilson both scored in the final 20 minutes, but Erik Albarran’s score in the 80th minute was the game-winner for Bluefield College in a 4-3 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Saturday in Bluefield, Va.
Scheve, Gaffney lead harriers again
LEBANON, Tenn. – William Scheve and Keaton Gaffney paced the men’s and women’s cross country teams Saturday at the 22nd Annual Rhodes College Invitational on Saturday in Memphis, Tenn.
Miller's big day leads CU, 41-23
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Lemeco Miller posted 208 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns and 19th-ranked Cumberland rolled up 491 yards of total offense, holding off the University of Pikeville, 41-23, here Saturday at Hillard Howard Field.
Hunt hosting book signings for Chasing Rainbows: Building Baseball Champions
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University is proud to announce the publication of Chasing Rainbows: Building Baseball Champions, by Woody Hunt and Michael Kosser. Hunt will take part in two book signings during Homecoming weekend set for October 5-6 on the CU campus.
Women's soccer ranked 38th in Modified RPI
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer team is ranked 38th nationally among 193 clubs in the first official NAIA Women's Soccer Modified Ratings Percentage Index (MRPI), the national office announced this week.
Golf coach spotlighted in Wilson Post
Scott Wilkerson fits tightly into the best of two very different golf worlds. He may be at a PGA event fitting Graeme McDowell with a new hybrid fairway wood or at Old Hickory Country Club giving CU golf team member Ryan Botts a chipping lesson.
Bulldogs outhit Tigers but fall in three
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball traveled to the University of the South Wednesday night and despite leading in many statistical categories, the Bulldogs were defeated in three sets, falling to the Tigers in Sewanee, Tenn.
Women's hoops announces 2012-13 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s basketball announced its 2012-13 schedule on Thursday, highlighted by 15 home games, including the 9th Annual Rosa Stokes Classic, and 10 contests against teams who played in last year’s NAIA Championships.
Men's soccer falls 3-0 at No. 1 LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mark Harrison scored for Cumberland in the 77th minute, but it wasn’t enough, as top-ranked Lindsey Wilson recorded a 3-1 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Tuesday night in Columbia, Ky.
Bulldogs fall 2-0 at No. 3 Lindsey Wilson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mia Persson scored midway through the first half and assisted on Cecilia Ekstrand’s breakaway goal in the final two minutes, as third-ranked Lindsey Wilson edged Cumberland, 2-0, in women’s soccer action Tuesday evening in Columbia, Ky.
Volleyball loses in three to Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mackenzie Gass recorded 14 kills while Caitlin Carlander registered 23 assists, but Cumberland was unable to overpower Campbellsville University, falling in three sets Tuesday night at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Langille garners second national POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – For the second time in three weeks, Cumberland freshman Kelsey Langille was voted the NAIA Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, as announced by the national office.
Bulldogs finish 12th at Mountain Bike nationals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Four Cumberland cycling team members – Morganne Endicott, Kyrstin Bluhm, Tanner Hurst and Logan Luker – all completed in the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships recently in Angel Fire, N.M., a resort that sits 8,500-feet above sea level, but the racing reaches as high as 10,000-feet.
Former Bulldog McGuire earns head coaching position
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland baseball player Jim McGuire was recently named head coach at Middle Tennessee and will speak to the Bulldogs this Friday at 9 a.m. in the Benton Jennings Indoor Facility on campus.
Hall of Fame banquet tickets available for purchase
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tickets for the 2012 Cumberland Sports Hall of Fame banquet set for 6 p.m. on October 5 in Baird Chapel are now available for purchase for $25 per person from the CU Athletic Department.
Football moves up two spots to No. 19
LEBANON, Tenn. – After posting a 24-17 road victory on Saturday, Cumberland moved up two spots to No. 19 in the third regular-season edition of the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday.
Langille earns second POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Kelsey Langille was named the Mid-South Conference Player of the Week on Monday after scoring seven goals in a pair of conference victories last week, including a season-high five goals versus the University of the Cumberlands.
Cumberland hangs on for 24-17 road victory
WISE, Va. – Lemeco Miller rushed 29 times for 160 yards, both career-highs, and scored three times and Cumberland’s defense made two stands late in the fourth quarter in a 24-17 victory here Saturday night over UVA-Wise at Carl Smith Stadium.
Bulldogs drop 2-1 decision to UC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Pedro Antonelli scored twice in the first 16 minutes and the University of the Cumberlands held on for a 2-1 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldogs finish Cumberland Classic with victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – CU wrapped up the Cumberland Classic with a win on Saturday afternoon, defeating Lindenwood University-Belleville 3-1. Earlier in the day, the Bulldogs fell to Freed-Hardeman in four sets.
XC women place third, men fifth at Rio Grande
LEBANON, Tenn. – Keaton Gaffney, Meghan White and Musheda Ali Haji placed 10-11-12 in the women’s race and William Scheve led the men’s team with a 19th-place finish, leading the Cumberland cross country teams at the 42nd Annual Patty Forgey Invitational in Rio Grande, Ohio.
Bulldogs win 7-0, Langille nets five more goals
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille netted a season-high five goals and Brenna Evilcizer and Renee LaRose each added scores in Cumberland’s 7-0 victory over the University of the Cumberlands in women’s soccer action Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Volleyball drops two in CU Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland played well in its opening match but lost in five sets and then did little right in the second out, falling in three sets on the first day of the CU Classic on Friday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Basketball teams hosting kids’ clinic, student contests
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host Basketball Madness on Friday, October 5 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.
Baseball set to host Alumni Game
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball will host its bi-annual Alumni Game on Homecoming weekend, with a breakfast at the Benton Jennings Indoor Facility at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Alumni Game at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 6.
CU falls 4-0 at Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Roraigh Yearwood scored twice in the first half and Campbellsville University added two more goals after intermission in a 4-0 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Wednesday night in Campbellsville, Ky.
Langille nets both goals in 2-0 victory over Tigers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Kelsey Langille scored a pair of goals in a three-minute stretch of the first half and Lindsay Kitson made six saves in net for her third shutout of the season in a 2-0 Cumberland victory over Campbellsville University in women’s soccer action Wednesday evening in Campbellsville, Ky.
CU loses MSC home opener to Lindsey Wilson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland volleyball returned home to face Lindsey Wilson College at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center on Tuesday night following a four-game road trip. The friendly confines of home were not enough to propel the Bulldogs, as they were downed by the Blue Raiders 3-0.
Garrett shoots career-best 66, Bulldogs place third
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Cumberland’s Austin Garrett carded a career-best six-under par 66, the second lowest score of the day, and the Bulldogs posted a team total of 285, the best team score on Tuesday, and CU finished third at the Don Bishop Invitational here at Campbellsville Country Club.
Legge posts fourth career victory, CU wins women's event
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Katie Legge fired a one-over par 73 to win low medalist honors and Cumberland University pulled away with a second-day team score of 311, winning by 31 shots at the Don Bishop Invitational here Tuesday at Campbellsville Country Club.
CU moves up to 21st in NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – After pulling out a 36-30 victory over Belhaven University in overtime, Cumberland University moved up four spots to 21st in the second regular-season edition of the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday.
Legge, Smith lead at Don Bishop, CU ahead by 19
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Katie Legge and Kayla Smith share the lead after shooting four-over par 76 and Cumberland University leads by 19 shots in women’s golf action after the first round of the Don Bishop Invitational here Monday at Campbellsville Country Club.
Botts, Broyles shoot 73 at Don Bishop Invite
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Peyton Broyles and Ryan Botts each carded one-over par 73 and two other Cumberland players shot 78 on a rainy Monday here at the Don Bishop Invitational at Campbellsville Country Club. Broyles and Botts are tied for eighth overall and the Bulldogs are fourth as a team.
Langille scores three more, Parsons two in 9-0 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Kelsey Langille recorded her third hat trick this season and Rhianne Parsons added two goals in a 9-0 victory over the University of Rio Grande in women’s soccer action Sunday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldogs pull out OT thriller, 36-30
LEBANON, Tenn. – Reed Gurchiek rushed four yards for the score and Cumberland missed the extra point, but the Bulldog defense held on four plays, getting a sack in the sequence in defeating Belhaven University, 36-30, in overtime on Saturday at Nokes-Lasater Field.
No. 2 Rio Grande too much for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rafael Maccauro scored on a free kick just before halftime and Richard Isberner added a goal in the 88th minute, as second-ranked Rio Grande took advantage of their opportunities in a 2-0 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Friday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Bulldogs lose in three at Bethel
LEBANON, Tenn. - For the second straight match, Cumberland dealt with a blistering offensive attack from their opponents, this time falling 3-0 to Bethel University Thursday night in McKenzie, Tenn.
Football drops to 25th in NAIA rankings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped three spots to 25th nationally in this week’s NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced late Monday.
Nay, Langille, McKinney featured in Sherwood Park
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland freshmen women’s soccer players Taylor Nay and Kelsey Langille along with head coach Gavin McKinney were recently featured at SherwoodParkNews.com, their hometown newspaper.
Bulldogs drop 3-0 decision at Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. - Cumberland struggled in every statistical category Tuesday night, getting blanked by Georgetown College 3-0 during match play in Georgetown, Ky.
Unlucky bounces send CU to 2-1 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Niklas Larsson and Jonathan Cabale’s shots from distance both hit the post but found the back of the net, as Martin Methodist erased an early deficit en route to a 2-1 victory over Cumberland in men’s soccer action Tuesday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Taylor takes victory at Bluegrass
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Lindsey Taylor carded a second-round 76 for her second career tournament victory and A.C. Agee and Katie Legge both tied for second, leading Cumberland to the team title as well Tuesday at the Bluegrass Fall Classic at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Garrett posts 68, Botts low medalist at Bluegrass
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ryan Botts backed up his 65 with a one-over par 73 to win low medalist honors and Austin Garrett posted the low score of the day with a 68 to place second, as Cumberland won its first event of the academic year by 28 shots at the Bluegrass Fall Classic in Georgetown, Ky.
Botts shoots 7-under for first round lead at Bluegrass
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Ryan Botts fired a seven-under par 65 in his first collegiate round and Cumberland University posted a team score of 283 and leads by 23 shots after the first round of play on Monday at the Bluegrass Fall Classic at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Legge shoots 1-under to lead Bluegrass Fall Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Katie Legge posted a one-under par 71 and Cumberland players ranked 1-5 in the standings after the first round of the Bluegrass Fall Classic at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Langille scores four goals, Gilpin two in 8-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille scored four times and Shauna Gilpin added a pair of goals, as Cumberland overcame a slugging start and defeated Tennessee Wesleyan, 8-1, in women’s soccer action Sunday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Patriots run over CU, 55-13
LEBANON, Tenn. – D’Angelo Jordan rushed for 169 yards and one touchdown and 19th-ranked Univ. of the Cumberlands scored 48 straight points in a 55-13 victory over No. 22 Cumberland University on Saturday at Nokes-Lasater Field, spoiling the debut of the Bulldogs’ new facility.
CU soccer match canceled
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s soccer match scheduled for Saturday at Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky., has been canceled due to continuous rain in the area. The two teams will makeup the match on November 1 at 6 p.m.
Cumberland defeated in first conference match
LEBANON, Tenn. – A rough offensive night led to a 3-0 University of the Cumberlands victory against Cumberland University Thursday evening in Williamsburg, Ky. Jessica Stas led the way for the Bulldogs with six kills while Danielle Girardeau added five.
Late goals send CU to 2-1 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lauren Graham’s rebound in the 81st minute was the game-winner, as 11th-ranked Martin Methodist defeated Cumberland 2-1 in a match with all three goals scored in the second half in women’s soccer action Tuesday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Volleyball sweeps Brescia on the road
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jessi Stas posted eight kills, Rylee Butler and Jacklyn Munoz added seven apiece and Lacey Gregory handed out 18 assists, as Cumberland outlasted Brescia University in the first set before taking a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night in Owensboro, Ky.
Men's soccer wins at Trevecca, 3-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cumberland scored twice early in the match and then held on for dear life in the second half before Harry Mason’s score in the final minute put the final nail in the coffin in a 3-1 victory over long-time rival Trevecca Nazarene on a hot and muggy night here Tuesday.
Langille voted NAIA Offensive POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University freshman Kelsey Langille was voted the NAIA National Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after scoring six goals in three matches and helping the Bulldogs to a 3-0 start. Langille is the first-ever CU player to earn national POW accolades.
Langille named Mid-South POW
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland striker Kelsey Langille was named the Mid-South Conference Player of the Week on Monday after recording six goals in three matches and helping the Bulldogs to a 3-0 start for the second straight season.
Bulldogs fall twice on final day of Labor Day Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland came back from two sets down only to fall in the fifth set then split its final two matches in straight sets, going 1-2 on the final day of the Labor Day Volleydawg Classic on Saturday at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Langille, Parsons score twice in win over No. 24 USAO
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille and Rhianne Parsons both scored two goals in the second half, as Cumberland scored all of its goals after the break for the second straight match in a 4-1 win Sunday against 24th-ranked University of Science and Arts in McKenzie, Tenn.
Second half goals carry soccer to 3-1 triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored three times in the final 20 minutes, erasing a second-half deficit en route to a 3-1 victory over Midland [NE] University on Saturday in McKenzie, Tenn. The Bulldogs play again Sunday at 10 a.m. against the University of Science and Arts.
All-around effort powers CU to 31-10 victory
DYERSBURG, Tenn. – Lemeco Miller rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns and 22nd-ranked Cumberland’s defense limited Kansas Wesleyan to just 45 yards in the second half in a 31-10 season-opening victory here Saturday in the Big River Bowl at J.C. Sawyers Stadium.
CU wins twice on first day of Labor Day Classic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jacklyn Munoz and Jessi Stas each recorded double-figure kills in the first match and Jami Mugar and Mackenzie Gass led Cumberland in the second match with nine kills, as CU swept a pair of outings on Friday in the Labor Day Volleydawg Classic.
Cycling program accepted into Division I
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s cycling team was notified this week of its acceptance to Division 1 in USA Cycling Collegiate, a step-up for the program that begins its ninth season of competition next weekend after posting its most successful campaign ever in 2011-12.
Langille, Gilpin each net hat tricks in CU triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Kelsey Langille and Shauna Gilpin each netted a hat trick and Taylor Nay added two assists in Cumberland’s 7-0 season-opening victory over Bryan College on Tuesday night in Dayton, Tenn.
Bulldogs fall 3-1 in season opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Martyn Freestone netted the first and last goals and Tennessee Wesleyan also scored on an own goal in a 3-1 victory over Cumberland on Tuesday in men’s soccer action at Lindsey Donnell Stadium in the first match of the season for both teams.
CU inks contract with Stretch Internet for web streaming
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University has signed a contract with Stretch Internet for streaming of live video, stats and audio (when available) for Bulldog home events in 2012-13 beginning with the August 28 men’s soccer match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
Football gameday events set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland announced its 2012 Gameday events for football season, which includes two pregame live music events in the tailgating area, a Kids Zone with inflatables, face painting and tattoos, and three contests in which fans are asked to wear CU colors – white, black and cardinal.
Two-a-days continue; scrimmages, open house dates set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s football team continues two-a-day practices on Thursday at the Nokes-Lasater Field complex, including shoulder pads and helmets for the first time Thursday afternoon after three days of conditioning and workouts in shorts and t-shirts.
Hunt voted to ABCA Hall of Fame
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University baseball coach Woody Hunt has received another national honor, this one from his peers, as the longtime leader of the Bulldogs has been selected for induction into the American Baseball Coaches Association Class of 2013 Hall of Fame along with five others this coming January.
Torres, Cuadrado continue playing in professional ranks
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland baseball players Phillip Cuadrado and Chris Torres have been added to the list still playing professionally, with both on teams in the independent Can-Am League – Cuadrado with the Rockland Boulders in Pomona, N.Y., and Torres the Worcester [MA] Tornadoes.
Sign-up for weekly email newsletter
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.
Freeman voted SID of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Sports Information Director Jo Jo Freeman was voted the TranSouth Conference SID of the Year for the 2011-12 academic year, as announced by the conference office.
Bulldogs tied for 22nd nationally in Preseason Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s football team is tied for 22nd in the NAIA Football Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll released this week by the national office. The Bulldogs return 14 starters and 42 letterwinners from last season’s 7-3 club.
McKinley, Kilgore ink with CU wrestling
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland wrestling program announced the signing of two more athletes for the upcoming season, including two-time Indiana high school state champion Jared McKinley and Whitwell, Tenn., native Devin Kilgore.
Agee finishes second at Nashville Amateur
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University rising senior A.C. Agee carded a two-round score of four-under, finishing second in the 2012 James Fyke Ladies Municipal Amateur Championships over the weekend at McCabe and Harpeth Hills Golf Clubs in Nashville.
Fall sports posters, schedule cards now available
LEBANON, Tenn. – Posters and schedule cards for Cumberland football, volleyball, men’s soccer and women’s soccer have all arrived for the 2012 season and are available for pickup in the lobby of the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
Volleyball picked seventh in MSC Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland volleyball team was voted seventh in the Mid-South Conference Preseason Poll in a vote of league coaches announced this week.
Both cross country teams selected eighth in MSC
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s and women’s cross country teams were both picked eighth in the Mid-South Conference in a vote of league coaches announced this week.
Men voted fifth in MSC Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men’s soccer team was selected fifth in the Mid-South Conference in a vote of league coaches announced this week.
Women's soccer picked third in MSC
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer team was picked third in the Mid-South Conference in a preseason vote of league coaches released this week.
Football program highlighted in The Tennessean
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland football program and the move to Nokes-Lasater Field is highlighted in The Tennessean newspaper on Thursday, including photos of the stadium and Director of Athletics Ron Pavan.
Six former Bulldogs playing professionally this summer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Six former Cumberland baseball players continue their minor league seasons as we head into August, including five with Major League affiliated teams along with former NAIA National Player of the Year Matt Greener.
Season, single-game ticket prices set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced season ticket and single-game ticket prices for the 2012 football campaign this week at the program’s new home, Nokes-Lasater Field off Tennessee Blvd.
Cross country inks three more
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signing of Storm Jurnett, Chelsea Reeves and Keaton Gaffney to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. The trio gives the Bulldogs five runners for the upcoming season for a program reinstated in April after a seven-year absence.
Soccer inks Trinidad's Morris
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Trinidad and Tobago native Tevonne Morris to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Morris becomes the 14th signee for the program for this coming season.
Men's soccer adds Hendersonville's Zacharias
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Rodrick Zacharias to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Zacharias is the 13th signee for the program for this coming season.
Eight clubs earn NAIA Scholar Team award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Eight Cumberland athletic teams posted team grade-point-averages of 3.00 or higher for the 2011-12 academic year, earning NAIA Scholar Team honors, as announced this week 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.
Bulldogs ink two more wrestlers
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University announces the signing of two more wrestlers for the 2012-13 academic year – Indianapolis native Kirk Johnson and Calhoun, Ga., product Tyler Smith. The duo becomes the 13th and 14th signees for the upcoming season.
CU announces 2012 Hall of Fame class
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Athletics announced its 2012 Hall of Fame class this week, which includes former All-Americans Doug Binkley, Renae Williams and Chuck MacFarlane as well as former coach Rick Reeves. The group is part of the 26th Hall of Fame Class and will be inducted during a dinner on Friday, October 5 on the CU campus.
Softball adds transfer Kirk
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of Lakewood, Calif., native Shawnee Kirk to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Kirk becomes the sixth signee for the program for next season.
Bulldogs picked second in West Division
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University football was selected second in the Mid-South Conference West Division in a vote of league coaches announced Friday.
Bulldogs sign transfer Roper
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University softball coach Heather Stanfill announced the signing of California native and Northern Illinois University transfer Jessica Roper to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Roper is the fifth signee for the program for next season.
Big River Bowl tickets now on sale at CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Athletics has tickets for sale to the season-opening football game in Dyersburg set for September 1 at Noon against Kansas Wesleyan.
Critchelow, Johnson, Sedgwick selected TSCBA All-Stars
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball players Ryan Critchelow, Justin Johnson and Matt Sedgwick were all been chosen by a vote of league coaches to participate in the Tennessee Summer Collegiate Baseball Association (TSCBA) All-Star game in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
CU adds two Brazilians
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Brazilians Bruno Campos Cunha and Weber Mendes da Costa, Jr., to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year.
Battle added to men's hoops staff
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s basketball coach Lonnie Thompson announced the hiring of assistant coach Carlton Battle effective July 1. Battle fills the position of Brian Collins, who is the now the head coach at Columbia State Community College.
Bulldog soccer inks White House Heritage's De La Paz
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Elliot De La Paz to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year this week. De La Paz becomes the 11th signee for the program for next season.
Stadium renovations continue at Nokes-Lasater Field
LEBANON, Tenn. – Stadium renovations continue at Nokes-Lasater Field, the new home of Cumberland University football, but plenty has already been accomplished after a month a work by crews of workers, including painting, pressure washing, field maintenance, and even more painting.
Cross country adds three signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signings of Kody Carr, Devin Rickard and Nathan Berget to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 season. Carr, Rickard and Berget are the second, third and fourth signings for the program since its reinstatement this spring.
CU wrestling adds five more signees
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s wrestling program has added five more signees for the upcoming season, including Brian Shockley, David Capers, Jake Williams, Aric Fernandez and Cole Shurlknight.
CU hosting pair of camps
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s cheerleading program is hosting a pair of NCA cheer clinics over the next two weeks at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center, including June 23 and June 29-30.
Men's soccer inks Riverdale's Cortes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland men’s soccer coach Jeff Loucks announced the signing of Murfreesboro, Tenn., native Sebastian Cortes to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year. Cortes is the 10th signee for the program for next season.
Smith taken by Marlins in 38th round
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University lefthanded pitcher Chipper Smith was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 38th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.
Mandarino named Honorable Mention All-American
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland pitcher/designated hitter Mike Mandarino was voted Honorable Mention All-America on Monday, as selected by the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association (BCA) All-America Selection Committee.
Sedgwick, Fann earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Justin Fann and Matt Sedgwick were both named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes on Thursday, as announced by the national office. Student-athletics must be junior or senior academically and maintain a 3.50 grade-point-average on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the award.
Ratliff signs with cross country
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland cross country coach Jared Klosterboer announced the signing of Nameka Ratliff to scholarship papers for the 2012-13 academic year, the first signee for the program since its reinstatement last month.
Bulldogs announce 2012 game times
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland football announced game times for its 2012 schedule this week, which includes one night game at the new home of the program, Nokes-Lasater Field, and one other evening contest on the road.
Baseball holding open tryouts
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland baseball will host an open tryout on Wednesday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium on the CU campus for high school players interested in joining the Bulldog program. The workout is open to all 2012 graduating seniors.
Hall of Fame nominations being accepted
The Cumberland University Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the Class of 2012 Sports Hall of Fame until June 1, 2012. Nominations must be made in writing and include full justification for the nomination, including statistics, honors, awards and any other pertinent information pertaining to the nominee.
Sullivan wins Omnium national championship
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Ryan Sullivan won the Division 2 Omnium national championship and the cycling team finished fourth overall in Division 2 at the conclusion of the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship in Ogden, Utah.
Bulldogs' season ends with 11-10 loss
JACKSON, Tenn. – Cody Ferrell posted three hits and drove in two runs but the lefthander struggled on the mound and Cumberland was never able to fully recover, dropping an 11-10 decision to Blue Mountain here late Wednesday in the TranSouth Championships at Fesmire Field.
Butler, Stovall help CU to 8-7 triumph
JACKSON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Antonio Butler collected four hits and scored twice and Devin Stovall tossed 5.2 innings of relief for the win, running into trouble in the ninth but hanging on for an 8-7 victory over Martin Methodist here at Fesmire Field on Wednesday afternoon in the TranSouth Championships.
Student-athletes excel at art competition
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland student-athletes Kyle Upton, Adrian Baker, Aaron Brown and Corey Hamilton all had works accepted to a recent juried collegiate art competition entitled “Artists of the 21st Century” and sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Record 83 student-athletes set for commencement
LEBANON, Tenn. – A record 83 current and former Cumberland student-athletes, athletic trainers and athletic staff will participate in the 170th Commencement ceremonies set for this Saturday on the lawn of Memorial Hall on the CU campus.
Cycling qualifies nine for road national championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland qualified nine total riders, including six men and three women, for the 2012 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships set for May 4-6 in Ogden, Utah.
CU adding cross country, Klosterboer to serve as coach
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced the reinstatement of men’s and women’s cross country as a varsity sport beginning Fall 2012. Jared Klosterboer will serve as the head coach for both programs effective immediately.
Bulldog men take third at conference championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ryan Sullivan finished fourth in the road race and fifth in the criterium while Morganne Endicott placed in the Top 10 in both events, leading Cumberland at the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (SECCC) Championships this past weekend in Brevard, N.C.
Football ranked 23rd in Spring Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland is ranked 23rd nationally in the 2012 NAIA Football Coaches’ Spring Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday. The Bulldogs posted a 7-3 record in 2011 and finished the year ranked 24th in the country.
Men, women perform well at Clemson
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s cycling team participated in the Clemson Road Race this past weekend in Clemson, S.C., the final race weekend of the regular season before the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (SECCC) Championships this weekend in Brevard, N.C.
Keele, Miller named NSCA All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Mackenzie Keele and Ben Miller were recently recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association with its annual All-American Athlete of the Year award.
Cheer, dance tryout dates set
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tryouts for the 2012-13 Cumberland University cheerleading and dance squads will be held April 20-21 at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center on the CU campus. A clinic will take place on Friday, April 20 from 5-8 p.m. and tryouts will be held Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
CU gains approval for move to Nokes-Lasater Field
LEBANON, Tenn. – With a final 3-2 vote Monday night, the Wilson County Board of Education gave approval for Cumberland University to move its football operation and play games at Nokes-Lasater Field in Lebanon beginning this summer.
CU bowling set for regional qualifier
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s men’s team will participate in one of four United States Bowling Congress (USBC) regional qualifiers this weekend at the Smyrna Bowling Center in Smyrna, Tenn., with the top four teams from each regional earning an automatic berth into the USBC National Tournament.
Old School Strength Camp set for March 24
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host an Old School Strength Camp with Greg “Moose” Meyers and Matt Poe on Saturday, March 24 on the CU campus.
Englett set for induction into NJCAA Hall of Fame
LEBANON, Tenn. – Former Cumberland men’s basketball and baseball coach and CU Sports Hall of Fame member Mickey Englett will be inducted into the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this summer at the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Showcase.
Bulldogs claim first-ever team victory at Lindenwood
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland men's bowling team posted its first-ever team victory this past weekend at the Lindenwood Lions Classic, defeating Indiana University in the final behind a 279 from sophomore Brandon Pannell at St. Charles and Plaza Lanes in St. Charles, Mo.
Hurst wins bronze at cyclocross championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Four Cumberland riders, including Morganne Endicott, Tanner Hurst, Britton Kinnard and Logan Luker participated in the USA Cycling Collegiate Cyclocross National Championships on January 7-8 in Madison, Wis.
Matt Poe set to speak to CU student-athletes
LEBANON, Tenn. – Matt Poe, owner and founder of Point Protocol, LLC, a consulting business which offers solutions in the areas of sports performance development for athletes, will speak to Cumberland University student-athletes on December 1.
Shipp, Riggsbee lead CU at Purdue
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Theo Shipp averaged 194 and freshman Nathan Riggsbee posted a team-high score of 213, leading the Cumberland bowling team at the Boilermaker Classic on October 29-30 in Lafayette, Ind.
Pannell bowls perfect game at Orange & Black
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s men's bowling team finished in ninth out of 29 teams at the Pikeville University Orange and Black Classic in Dayton, Ohio, on October 15-16.
Hurst, Endicott lead cycling at Mars Hill
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Tanner Hurst recorded three Top 10 finishes and freshman Morganne Endicott posted a victory in mountain cross for the Cumberland cycling program last weekend in Mars Hill, N.C., the final regular season event before the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (SECCC) Championships.
Bulldogs finish third at track national championships
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland earned points in four of five events and was the highest scoring Division II team in three races, as the Bulldogs finished third overall at the USA Cycling Track National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind.
Cumberland hosting cheer stunt clinic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host a one-day cheer stunt clinic for high schools, middle schools and youth teams on Sunday, September 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center.
