T&F picks up Three National Titles on final day en route to best finish in program history
MARION, Ind.--Cumberland men’s and women’s track and field each set program’s top finishes at the NAIA National Championships while the Phoenix claimed three national titles on the final day.
Iredia claims T&F Program’s Fifth National Title on Day Two
MARION, Ind.—Goodness Iredia claims first individual national championship of the 2023 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships. Daveina Watson garnered All-American honors while Praise Idamadudu, Doris Mensah, and Joel Forbes qualify for finals events tomorrow.
Phoenix Track & Field Qualfies for three finals events on Day One
MARION, Ind.--Cumberland track and field had three qualify for finals events as the women’s 4x100m Relay team set a new school-record and Jason Bowers and Praise Idamadudu mark top qualifying marks to move on.
Cumberland Athletics finishes Second in 2022-23 MSC President's Cup
LEBANON, Tenn.—Cumberland University Athletics finishes in second place in the Mid-South Conference President’s Cup standings, announced today by the league office.
Track & Field poised for strong showing at National Championships
LEBANON, Tenn.—Cumberland track and field is primed to improve on a 14th place finish for both the men and women at the Indoor Championships in March. The Phoenix have 22 athletes set to compete across 18 events.
NAIA Announces Outdoor Track & Field Qualifiers
LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland men's and women's track and field has a total of 22 athletes set to compete in next week's National Championships across XX events, announced today by the NAIA.
Men's Track & Field Claims MSC Outdoor Championship
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky.--Cumberland men’s track and field completes the sweep of Mid-South Conference titles, beating the nearest competition by just over 11 points with 223.50 team points on Monday at James H. Taylor II Stadium.
Phoenix Men's and Women's T&F Lead MSC Championship after Day One
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky.--Cumberland Men's and Women's Track and Field lead after day one of the Mid-South Conference Championships. The day was delayed due to rain and lightning, but CU overcame the adverse conditions to hold the lead going into day two.
2023 Cumberland Athletics Awards Night
LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland University Athletics hosted their second annual Awards Night in Alumni Hall on Sunday night giving honors and recognition to the tremendous contributions of our student-athletes during the 2022-23 year.
Throwers take on Music City Challenge at Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Cumberland throwers took on the throwing events at the Music City Challenge hosted at Vanderbilt on Friday.
Goodness and Forbes named MSC Track Athletes of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.--Iredia Goodness and Joel Forbes sweep the Men's Mid-South Conference Track & Field Athletes of the Week, announced today by the Mid-South Conference office.
Men's Track & Field records Top Finishes at Life U Open
MARIETTA, Ga.--Cumberland Men's Track & Field team had an impressive performance at the Life U Open in Marietta, Georgia, with multiple top finishes. The highlight of the meet was Goodness Iredia setting a new top mark in the NAIA in the long jump as well as wins from Joel Forbes in the 800m, Renaldo Savoury in the 110m hurdles, and Tate Tevaughn in the javelin throw.
Goodness earns First Career NAIA National Field Athlete of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland freshman Iredia Goodness earns NAIA Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week, announced on Wednesday by the national office.
Phoenix Sweep MSC T&F Weekly Honors
LEBANON, Tenn.-- Jason Bowers and Iredia Goodness sweep the Mid-South Conference Track & Field Athletes of the Week for the men while Praise Idamadudu and Daveina Watson sweep the Mid-South Conference Track & Field honors for the women, announced today by the Mid-South Conference office.
Phoenix T&F sets top NAIA marks at KSU Invite
KENNESAW, Ga.--Cumberland track and field finishes in third at the Kennesaw State Invite claiming six wins between both the men and women's teams. The Phoenix set three new top marks in the NAIA at the meet.
Bowers and Poole earn MSC Weekly Honors
LEBANON, Tenn.--Jaylen Poole and Jason Bowers sweep the Men's Mid-South Conference Track & Field Athletes of the Week, announced today by the Mid-South Conference office.
Phoenix Men's T&F wins UAB Spring Invite
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Cumberland Men's Track and Field team put on a phenomenal performance at the UAB Spring Invite, taking down several NCAA Division I programs to emerge victorious. Led by standout performances from several athletes, the Phoenix shined all weekend picking up 26 Top 8 finishes at the meet.
Men's T&F in Second at UAB Spring Invite
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Cumberland men's track & field had a strong day one to pick up 48 points and sit in second place through six events of the UAB Spring Invite trailing just NCAA Division I Arkansas State.
Cumberland lands at No. 41 in LEARFIELD Directors' Cup Standings
LEBANON, Tenn.--After the completeion of the winter championships, Cumberland University Athletics lands at No. 41 in the NAIA LEARFIELD Directors' Cup standings.
Cumberland Athletics in Fourth in MSC President's Cup Standings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland Athletics sits in fourth place in the Mid-South Conference President’s Cup standings after the completion of the winter season, conference officials announced on Friday.
Cumberland Posts Three First Place Finishes at Falcon Classic
Montevallo, Ala.-- Cumberland men’s and women’s track and field wrapped up day two of the Falcon Classic. The men’s team posted a fifth place finish with the help of three first place finishers. The women finished ninth overall.
Phoenix open up Outdoor Season at Falcon Classic
MONTEVALLO, Ala.--Cumberland men's and women's track and field opened up the Outdoor Season with the first day of the Falcon Classic consisting of a few field events and half of the decathalon events on the first day.
Bowers claims 4th CU National Title; Men and Women post 14th Place Finishes
BROOKINGS, S.D.--Jason Bowers brings home the fourth individual national championship in Cumberland Track & Field history while the Phoenix notch six All-Americans in the event.
Goodness claims National Runner-Up in Long Jump; Bowers, Idamadudu, and Forbes advance to Finals
BROOKINGS, S.D.--After the first day of the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championship, Iredia Goodness claims National Runner-Up in the long jump while Jason Bowers, Praise Idamadudu, and Joel Forbes secure All-American status and advance to the finals tomorrow.
Indoor Track & Field National Championship Preview
LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland men's and women's track and field teams are set to begin the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship tomorrow in Brookings, South Dakota.
Bowers and Goodness sweep Men's Indoor T&F Athletes of the Week Again
LEBANON, Tenn.--Iredia Goodness and Jason Bowers sweep the Men's Mid-South Conference Track & Field Athletes of the Week for the third time this season, announced today by the Mid-South Conference office.
Men's Track & Field claims Program's First Conference Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--For the first time in program history, Cumberland men’s track and field claims the Mid-South Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship. Iredia Goodness was named the Mid-South Conference Athlete of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Head Coach Atsu Nyamadi was named the Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year and assistant coach CeCe Francis earned MSC Assistant Coach of the Year.
Forbes earns MSC Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.--Joel Forbes is named the Mid-South Conference Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, announced by league officials on Monday.
Forbes hits “A” Standards in 600m at Music City Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Cumberland track and field had six athletes run at the Music City Challenge Friday evening hosted by Vanderbilt.
Bowers and Goodness sweep MSC Weekly T&F Honors
LEBANON, Tenn.-- Iredia Goodness and Jason Bowers sweep the Men's Mid-South Conference Track & Field athletes of the Week for the second time this season, the third time for the Phoenix overall.
CU Track & Field post Four First-Places Finishes at South Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- Cumberland track and field put on a good showing at the South Alabama Invitational earning three first-place finishes at the event.
Bowers Repeats as MSC Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.--Jason Bowers repeats as the Mid-South Conference Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, announced by league officials on Monday.
Two Phoenix Take First Place Finishes at Samford Invite
Birmingham, Ala.-- Cumberland men’s track and field picked up two victories on Saturday at the Samford Invite in Birmingham, Ala. Jason Bowers and Iredia Goodness took home first place finishes in their respective events.
Goodness claims USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.—Iredia Goodness claims USTFCCCA National Track Athlete of the Week.
Bowers and Goodness claim MSC Weekly T&F Honors
LEBANON, Tenn.—Iredia Goodness and Jason Bowers sweep the Men’s Mid-South Conference Track & Field athletes of the Week for the Phoenix second straight sweep of weekly honors.
Phoenix Men's T&F Finishes Day Two of the Commodore Challenge Strong
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Cumberland has three athletes qualify for the NAIA Indoor National Championships with “A” or “B” standards on the second day of the Commodore Challenge at Vanderbilt.
Men's T&F had a strong showing at the Commodore Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Cumberland men’s track and field posted impressive finishes against top NCAA Division I competition on the first day of the Commodore Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt.
Track & Field Sweeps Weekly Honors with Four Claiming Athlete of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn.--Tobi Oniyide, Renaldo Savoury, Alana Mack, and Daveina Watson have been named Mid-South Conference Track & Field Athletes of the Week for their performances this weekend at the Ed Temple Classic.
Oniyide finishes first individually as the Phoenix take second at the Ed Temple Classic
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- Cumberland men's track and field finishes second place at the Ed Temple Classic hosted by Tennessee State University.
Cumberland Athletics in Third Place in the MSC President's Cup Standings
LEBANON, Tenn.. – Cumberland Athletics sits in third place in the Mid-South Conference President’s Cup standings after the fall season, conference officials announced on Friday.
Track & Field Releases 2022 Schedule
LEBANON, Tenn.-- Cumberland men's and women's track and field head coach Atsu Nyamadi announces the 2022 meet schedule featuring six indoor and six outdoor meets.
Cumberland Athletics Champions Night set for November 1
LEBANON. Tenn.-- Cumberland athletics will be honoring the accomplishments of two teams and four individuals with a commemorative champions night on Tuesday, November 1.
Rise Above Speaker Series - Tim Tebow
Director of Athletics Ron Pavan sits down with WSMV sports anchor Chris Harris to talk about the Rise Above Series Speaker, Tim Tebow.
Francis named Track & Field Assistant Coach
LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland's track & field head coach Atsu Nyamadi announces Cecilia Francis as the new assistant coach.
Scales resigns as Head T&F Coach; Nyamadi promoted to Interim Head Coach
LEBANON, Tenn.--Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announces that head men's and women's track and field coach Mardy Scales is resigning effective September 9. Assistant Coach Atsu Nyamadi will be promoted to Interim Head coach starting on Septemebr 12.
