127 named to 2016 Spring Dean's List
LEBANON, Tenn. – One hundred and twenty-seven Cumberland student-athletes, department personnel and athletic training majors were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester, as released this week by the University.
Soccer, baseball kick off summer camps at CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland and baseball hosted summer camps this week, with almost 200 kids combined between the two events taking part in drills and games at Ernest L. Stockton Field-Woody Hunt Stadium for baseball and Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field for soccer.
Soccer hosting pair of summer camps
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University soccer coaches Rory O’Connor and Adam Grant will offer a pair of camps for boys and girls this summer at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field, with both camps taking place June 6-10 for ages 8-12 and 13-18.
Women's soccer schedule set for 2016
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Adam Grant announced the team’s 2016 schedule this week, which includes 11 home matches and outings against five teams that played in last year’s national tournament.
116 current, former student-athletes graduating Saturday
LEBANON, Tenn. – One hundred and sixteen current and former Cumberland student-athletes, athletic trainers and athletic staff will receive their degrees this Saturday in the 174th Commencement ceremonies on the lawn of Memorial Hall. It marks the fourth straight year of more than 100 graduates for athletic department student-athletes and personnel.
Hood signs with women's soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Adam Grant announced the signing of Columbia, Tenn., native Carson Hood to scholarship papers this week for the 2016 season. Hood becomes the second signee for next season for CU.
Women's soccer inks Franklin's Hassell
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Adam Grant announced the signing of Franklin, Tenn., native Kat Hassell to scholarship papers for the 2016 season. Hassell is the first signee for next season for the Phoenix.
Fall Dean's List announced with 142 student-athletes recognized
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University announced the 2015 Fall Dean’s List this week, which includes 142 student-athletes, athletic department personnel and athletic training majors. The honor is reserved for students who achieved a grade-point-average of 3.50 or above on all classes attempted during the fall semester.
Chu earns Honorable Mention All-America honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University’s Olivia Chu was named Honorable Mention All-America, her third straight All-America honor, as selected by the NAIA All-America Committee and announced by the national office this week.
Four women's soccer players earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer players Maddie Barbier, Olivia Chu, Taylor Nay and Dayle Weslosky were all named 2015 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes over the weekend during the national tournament in Orange Beach, Ala., as announced by the national office.
Six women's soccer players earn Academic All-MSC honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer players Maddie Barbier, Olivia Chu, Kaitlen Kisiloski, Taylor Nay, Amanda Nugent and Dayle Weslosky were all named Mid-South Conference Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league office last week during the conference tournament.
Blue Raiders eliminate CU, 3-0
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Yvonne Ploeg scored a goal in each half and Amanda Kanter added a goal in top-ranked Lindsey Wilson’s 3-0 victory over Cumberland in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships here Friday night at Lovers Lane.
Shires' two goals lead CU victory
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Emily Shires scored twice in the first half and Olivia Chu added an insurance goal midway through the second half in Cumberland’s 3-1 victory in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships here Thursday night at Lovers Lane.
Chu garners First Team All-MSC, seven players on second team
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Olivia Chu garnered First Team All-Mid-South honors for the third straight season and seven Cumberland players earned Second Team accolades, as announced Wednesday night during the awards banquet for the conference tournament at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky.
Women's soccer faces Cumberlands in MSC Tourney
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland will face the University of the Cumberlands in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships this Thursday at 5 p.m. at Lovers Lane Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky., as announced Monday morning by the league office.
Bulldogs blanked by Campbellsville
LEBANON, Tenn. – Aris Kuntz scored just 23 seconds into the second half and Mhairi Fyfe added her 25th goal of the season 12 minutes later and 16th-ranked Campbellsville University controlled the run of play for much of the final 45 minutes in a 2-0 win over Cumberland in women’s soccer action Friday here at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Weather forces change to soccer schedules
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s men’s and women’s soccer matches against Campbellsville University have been moved to this Friday at Noon and 2 p.m. because of forecasted rain in the area most of the week.
Women's soccer blanks Shawnee, 3-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Freshman Mariah Aplin scored in the first half and Olivia Chu added a goal and an assist in the second in Cumberland’s 3-0 victory over Shawnee State in women’s soccer action Saturday in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Awuku-Darkoh adds another POW honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Connie Awuku-Darkoh added another player of the week honor on Tuesday, this one from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association after posting six goals and one assist in a pair of victories for the Bulldogs.
Awuku-Darkoh earns MSC Player of the Week honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland freshman Connie Awuku-Darkoh was voted Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after posting six goals and one assist in a pair of victories for the Bulldogs.
CU runs win streak to four in 8-4 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mariah Aplin netted the final goal in both halves and Olivia Chu posted a goal and two assists in Cumberland’s 8-4 victory over St. Catharine College in women’s soccer action Friday here at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Kambeitz voted MSC Defensive Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland freshman Ashley Kambeitz garnered Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday, posting a pair of shutouts on the road for the Bulldogs.
Awuku-Darkoh's five goals highlight third straight CU win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Connie Awuku-Darkoh scored five goals and Emily Shires added two goals and four assists in Cumberland’s 10-1 victory over Georgia Gwinnett in women’s soccer action Monday here at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Sanson's two goals lead CU in 4-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Kiley Sanson scored a goal in each half while Mariah Aplin and Olivia Chu netted scores as well in Cumberland’s 4-0 victory over the University of the Cumberlands in women’s soccer action Saturday in Barbourville, Ky.
Chu posts a goal, two assists in 3-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Olivia Chu scored in the fourth minute and assisted on Cumberland’s other two goals in a 3-0 victory over Auburn Montgomery in women’s soccer action Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala.
Bulldogs fall short against top-ranked LWC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires scored midway through the first half to tie the match but top-ranked Lindsey Wilson got unassisted goals from Emilia Jonsson and Yvonne Ploeg to take a 3-1 victory over Cumberland in women’s soccer action Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Keele's hat trick leads 7-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Savannah Keele netted three goals in the second half and Olivia Chu added a pair of goals and one assist in Cumberland’s 7-0 victory over the University of Pikeville on Wednesday here at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Overtime goal sends CU to 2-1 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Junior Savannah Keele scored her second goal of the season in the final minute, but Melanie Leonida found the back of the net less than three minutes into overtime, giving 17th-ranked North Alabama a 2-1 victory over No. 19 Cumberland in women’s soccer action Sunday in Florence, Ala.
Bulldogs drop to 19th in first NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped to 19th in the first regular season NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the national office announced this week.
Women's soccer falls 1-0 at Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Skye Zimmer scored in the 15th minute on an assist from Sarah Hencke and Georgetown College held on for a 1-0 victory over 19th-ranked Cumberland in women’s soccer action Tuesday night in Georgetown, Ky.
Kambeitz voted MSC Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland goalkeeper Ashley Kambeitz was named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after posting her first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over Brenau University.
CU coaches, athletes take part in All Sports Clinic
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University and the Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council teamed up for an All Sports Camp for Wilson County residents ages 7-12 this past Sunday, September 13, on the CU campus.
CU ends losing skid with 2-0 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mariah Aplin scored in the first half, Olivia Chu added an insurance score in the 71st minute and fourth-ranked Cumberland dominated play for much of the match in a 2-0 victory over Brenau University in women’s soccer action Wednesday here at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer blanked by Carey
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jamie Holifield netted a hat trick, the final goal with 70 seconds remaining, and ninth-ranked William Carey posted a 4-0 victory over No. 4 Cumberland in women’s soccer action here Saturday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
Keele, Chu both score in 4-2 CU loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Savannah Keele’s header in the 36th minute put fourth-ranked Cumberland on the board and Olivia Chu added a goal in the 83rd minute, but CU missed several other scoring opportunities in a 4-2 loss to No. 10 Mobile in women’s soccer action here Friday afternoon at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
First-half goals send CU to 2-0 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Jennifer Munoz and Fabiola Sanchez each scored just over a minute apart late in the first half and fifth-ranked Martin Methodist posted a 2-0 victory over No. 4 Cumberland in women’s soccer action Friday night in Pulaski, Tenn.
Women's soccer match selected NAIA Game of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer match Friday at Martin Methodist was selected as the NAIANetwork.com’s Game of the Week. The Bulldogs enter the contest ranked No. 4 nationally while the RedHawks are rated fifth in the country.
Chu's two goals not enough for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Olivia Chu scored twice and nearly had a third in the final minute, but Liz Wahl assisted on the first goal and netted the third for 14th-ranked Olivet Nazarene in a 4-3 victory over No. 4 Cumberland in women’s soccer action here Sunday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Shires' two early goals lift CU in opener
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sophomore Emily Shires scored twice in the first 15 minutes and freshman Ashley Kambeitz made seven saves in net in fourth-ranked Cumberland’s 2-1 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan in women’s soccer action Thursday in Athens, Tenn.
Women's soccer ranked fourth in NAIA poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer is ranked fourth in the 2015 NAIA Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced late Tuesday. The Bulldogs finished the year ranked sixth in 2014 after reaching the quarterfinals of the NAIA Championships.
Fall sports take part in community service projects
LEBANON, Tenn. – All six Cumberland fall sports teams that reported to campus this week took part in community service activities around town on Thursday, including a Red Cross blood drive, helping at the Wilson County Community Center, Next Step Resource Center and Habitat for Humanity, and a trip to Cedarcroft Home.
Davies added to women's soccer staff
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Adam Grant announced the hiring of Brian Davies as a full-time assistant with the program, effective immediately.
CU selected second in MSC Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer was picked second and received one first-place vote in the Mid-South Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Wednesday by the league office.
Ten CU squads receive NAIA Scholar-Team Award
LEBANON, Tenn. – Ten Cumberland University squads received the NAIA Scholar-Team Award recognition this week, as announced by the national office. Teams must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution to be eligible for the award, with all eligible varsity student-athletes factored into the team GPA.
Fall sports schedules available for download
LEBANON, Tenn. – Download Cumberland fall sports schedules for football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s tennis, which are now available at www.GoCumberlandAthletics.com.
