159 named to Spring 2017 Dean's List
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University released the Dean’s List for Spring 2017 last week with 159 student-athletes and athletic training majors recognized. The honor is reserved for undergraduate students who achieved a grade-point-average of 3.50 or above on all classes attempted during the spring semester.
2017 women's soccer schedule announced
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the team’s 2017 schedule this week, which includes eight home matches and six contests against opponents who played in the NAIA Championships in 2016.
125 student-athletes set for graduation Saturday
LEBANON, Tenn. – One hundred and twenty-five current and former Cumberland student-athletes, athletic trainers and athletic staff will receive their degrees this Saturday in the 175th Commencement ceremonies on the lawn of Memorial Hall. It marks the fifth straight year of more than 100 graduates for athletic department student-athletes and personnel.
Butler, Fischer sign with CU women's soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the signings of Hendersonville, Tenn., native Arden Butler and Bradenton, Fla., native Makenzie Fischer to scholarship papers this week for the 2017-18 academic year. Butler and Fischer are the third and fourth signees for the Phoenix for next season.
Women's soccer inks Californians Avnaim, Segura
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the signing of California natives Marissa Avnaim and Jennifer Segura to scholarship papers this week for the 2017-18 academic year.
LAST DAY: CU accepting nominations for 2017 Hall of Fame class
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland University Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the Class of 2017 Sports Hall of Fame until Monday, April 3. Nominations must be made in writing and include full justification for the nomination, including statistics, honors, awards and any other pertinent information about the nominee. The 2017 Hall of Fame dinner is set for Friday, October 6, at 6 p.m. in Baird Chapel.
CU's Kambeitz named Saskatchewan Female Athlete of the Year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland goalkeeper Ashley Kambeitz was named the Saskatchewan Soccer Association Female Athlete of the Year for 2016 during the SSA’s annual Technical & Recognition Awards earlier this month. The night was held in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Soccer Association's 2017 annual meeting.
133 named to Fall 2016 Dean's List
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University released the Dean’s List for Fall 2016 last week with 133 student-athletes and athletic training majors recognized. The honor is reserved for undergraduate students who achieved a grade-point-average of 3.50 or above on all classes attempted during the spring semester.
Women's soccer ends season ranked 15th
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland finished the 2016 season ranked 15th in the postseason edition of the NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, the national office last week.
Five womens's soccer players earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer players Madeline Barbier, Olivia Chu, Kaitlen Kisiloski, Taylor Nay and Dayle Weslosky were all named 2016 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, as announced last Friday by the national office during the NAIA Championships in Orange Beach, Ala.
Shires, Holloway named Honorable Mention All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland junior Emily Shires and sophomore Rebecca Holloway were both named Honorable Mention All-Americans, as voted on by the NAIA All-America Committee and announced yesterday by the national office.
Grant takes over men's soccer, Davies new head coach for women
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced changes in the Phoenix soccer programs on Thursday, with Adam Grant taking over the head coaching duties of the men’s program and Brian Davies taking over the head coach responsibility for the women’s team effective immediately.
Women's soccer season ends in 4-0 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Bethany Balcer scored early in both halves and top-ranked Spring Arbor added two more goals in the second period in a 4-0 victory over No. 16 Cumberland in the Round of 16 at the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championships on Monday in Orange Beach, Ala.
Weslosky, Kisiloski named Academic All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Dayle Weslosky was named to the 2016 Academic All-America® Women’s Soccer College Division First Team and junior Kaitlen Kisiloski earned Second Team honors, as published by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) recently.
Chu nets game-winner with 61 seconds remaining
LEBANON, Tenn. – Olivia Chu’s shot snuck just inside the near post with just 61 seconds remaining and 16th-ranked Cumberland eeked out a 2-1 victory over No. 14 John Brown in the NAIA Women’s Soccer Championship Opening Round here Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer hosting John Brown in NAIA Opening Round
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University will host John Brown University in the NAIA Championship Opening Round this Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field, as announced Monday by the national office.
Two late goals sink Phoenix in championship game
BOWLING GREEN, Tenn. – Lyana Perez scored twice on rebounds in the final seven minutes and then cleared a shot off the goal line in the final seconds, giving fourth-ranked Lindsey Wilson a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over No. 16 Cumberland in the championship match of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships here Friday night at Jim Ross Field.
Moreland, Chu goals carry CU to 2-0 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Savannah Moreland netted a goal in the 13th minute and Olivia Chu added a score in the 38th minute, leading 16th-ranked Cumberland to a 2-0 victory over No. 24 Georgetown College in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships on Thursday in Bowling Green, Ky.
Women's soccer moves up two spots to No. 16
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up two spots to No. 16 in this week’s NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. The national championship qualifiers and final MRPI will be announced Monday, November 14 at 11 a.m. CST via a live selection show.
Kambeitz garners MSC Player of the Week accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland sophomore Ashey Kambeitz garnered Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday, posting her ninth shutout of the year in a 2-0 victory over Campbellsville University in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships in Bowling Green, Ky.
Awuku-Darkoh, Kisiloski score in CU victory
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Connie Awuku-Darkoh scored in the first half and Kaitlen Kisiloski netted a goal in the second period in 18th-ranked Cumberland’s 2-0 victory over Campbellsville University here Thursday evening in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships at Jim Ross Field.
Four women earn First and Second Team All-MSC honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Ashley Kambeitz, Maria Brenes, Rebecca Holloway and Emily Shires were voted First Team All-Mid-South Conference and Luca Jöns, Kaitlen Kisiloski, Mariah Aplin and Savannah Moreland each garnered Second Team accolades, as announced Wednesday night by the league office at the pre-tournament banquet in Bowling Green, Ky.
Fourteen women's soccer players named Academic All-MSC
LEBANON, Tenn. – Fourteen Cumberland women’s soccer players were named Academic All-Mid-South Conference, as announced Tuesday by the league office in advance of the conference tournament that begins Thursday in Bowling Green, Ky.
Phoenix fall to No. 18 in latest NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped two spots to No. 18 in the latest NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, released Tuesday by the national office.
Women's soccer faces Campbellsville in MSC Tourney
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer will face Campbellsville University at 5 p.m. on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Championships in Bowling Green, Ky., as announced Monday afternoon by the league office.
Aplin's late goal helps CU to 1-1 draw
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mariah Aplin’s goal through traffic in front of the net with three seconds remaining sent the match to extra time and 16th-ranked Cumberland played the final 15-plus minutes with just 10 players in a 1-1 draw versus Georgetown College on Saturday in women’s soccer action at Toyota Stadium in Georgetown, Ky.
Weslosky, Kisiloski garner Academic All-District accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Dayle Weslosky and junior Kaitlen Kisiloski were named to the CoSIDA College Division Academic All-District® 2 women’s soccer team, as announced this week by the national organization. Both players are now entered into the pool of candidates for the CoSIDA Academic All-America team.
CU drops four spots to No. 16 in Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer dropped four spots to No. 16 in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, released late Tuesday by the national office.
Women fall short on Senior Day, 2-1
LEBANON, Tenn. – Olivia Chu netted the equalizer for 12th-ranked Cumberland in the 57th minute, but Yvonne Ploeg broke through for the game-winner in the 79th minute to carry fourth-ranked Lindsey Wilson to a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix here Tuesday afternoon in women’s soccer action at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Phoenix ranked 12th in Coaches' Poll, 13th in MRPI
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer is ranked 13th in the latest 2016 NAIA Modified Ratings Percentage Index (MRPI) and 12th in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, as released by the national office.
Early goals send CU to 3-1 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway netted her sixth goal of the season for 12th-ranked Cumberland, but Georgia Gwinnett scored twice in the first six minutes and added another goal later in the first half in a 3-1 victory over the Phoenix on Wednesday night in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Aplin's two goals, assist lead 4-0 CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mariah Aplin scored twice and handed out an assist, as 12th-ranked Cumberland netted four second-half goals in a 4-0 victory over Campbellsville University in women’s soccer action here Wednesday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Phoenix ranked 12th in latest NAIA Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up two spots to No. 12 in this week’s NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday.
Shires nets two more goals in 3-2 CU win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires scored twice and Dayle Weslosky added a penalty kick, as 14th-ranked Cumberland overcame an early deficit and held off Auburn Montgomery, 3-2, in women’s soccer action Saturday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer ranked 14th in this week's NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer moved up one spot to 14th in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 poll, released late Tuesday by the national office. CU posted a 1-0 victory on Tuesday at the University of the Cumberlands to remain unbeaten in its last seven outings.
Maynord's second-half goal provides 1-0 CU win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Alys Maynord netted her first goal of the season early in the second half and Ashley Kambeitz posted three saves in 15th-ranked Cumberland’s 1-0 victory over the University of the Cumberlands in women’s soccer action Tuesday afternoon in Williamsburg, Ky.
Shires, Holloway have big day in CU victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires netted four goals and Rebecca Holloway added two goals and three assists, as 15th-ranked Cumberland scored early and often in a 9-0 victory over Life University in women’s soccer action here Friday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
CU ranked 15th in latest NAIA Top 25 poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer moved up one spot to No. 15 in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 poll, announced earlier this week by the national office. In addition, the Phoenix ranked 16th in this first edition of the Modified Ratings Percentage Index, published Wednesday by the NAIA.
Moreland voted MSC Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland sophomore Savannah Moreland garnered Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week accolades on Monday, posting a hat trick in CU’s victory at the University of Pikeville.
Two Shires goals carry CU women
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires posted a pair of goals, as 16th-ranked Cumberland overcame a sluggish first half in a 2-0 win against Shawnee State in women’s soccer action Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer ranked 16th in NAIA Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland moved up nine spots to No. 16 in the first regular season edition of the NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 poll, released this week by the national office.
Moreland's hat trick paces Phoenix to win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Savannah Moreland scored three times, twice in the second half, and Maria Brenes added two assists in 25th-ranked Cumberland’s 5-0 victory in women’s soccer action Monday afternoon in Pikeville, Ky.
Phoenix, RedHawks play to 1-1 draw
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires netted her fourth goal of the season early in the second half for No. 25 Cumberland, but Caroline Ladaga equalized for eighth-ranked Martin Methodist with less than five minutes to play and Rebecca Holloway hit the post in both overtimes in a 1-1 draw here Tuesday in women’s soccer action at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Shires, Kambeitz garner MSC Player of the Week honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Emily Shires and Ashley Kambeitz were voted the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, on Monday, as announced by the league office.
Phoenix net four second-half goals for victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Autumn Copeland netted a pair of goals and Katherine Hassell added a goal and two assists, as 25th-ranked Cumberland scored four times in the second half in a 4-0 victory over Asbury University in women’s soccer action here Friday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Shires' hat trick helps CU to 3-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires netted a hat trick and 25th-ranked Cumberland limited No. 16 Siena Heights to just nine shots in a 3-0 victory in women’s soccer action here Monday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Mobile takes 2-0 win over women's soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cayla Hebert scored goals in each half and fifth-ranked University of Mobile kept No. 25 Cumberland at bay in a 2-0 victory in women’s soccer action here Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Phoenix get just enough in 2-1 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland scored twice in the second half on goals from Maria Brenes and Keera Sidney but missed a host of other chances in a 2-1 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan in women’s soccer action here Tuesday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Torrential rain cancels soccer match
LEBANON, Tenn. – A torrential downpour approximately one hour before game time left Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field unplayable after officials and coaches discussed the situation and inspected the field on Saturday.
CU sports live video, audio, stats information
LEBANON, Tenn. – With Cumberland Athletics unofficially kicking off the 2016-17 academic year with tonight’s home football game, a little review for everyone and new information for first-timers about the live video, audio and stats links for CU sports teams.
Holloway's score proves enough for CU
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway netted the only goal of the match late in the first half, propelling 25th-ranked Cumberland to a 1-0 season-opening victory over Bethel University in women’s soccer action Tuesday in McKenzie, Tenn.
Women's soccer ranked 25th in NAIA Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer is ranked 25th in the NAIA Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced late Tuesday. CU begins its season August 23 at Bethel University before hosting Lyon College on Aug. 27 at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Phoenix picked third in women's preseason ranking
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland was picked third in the Mid-South Conference in the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Wednesday by the league office.
CU hosting All-Sports Camp on Sept. 11
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University and the Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council are teaming up for an 2nd Annual All Sports Camp for Wilson County residents ages 7-12 on Sunday, September 11 from 3-5 p.m. on the CU campus. Registration starts at 2 p.m. that day.
Fall student-athletes take part in Leadership Training, community service
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University fall athletic teams participated in Leadership Training on Wednesday that included lectures from University staff, CU Character Coach Jim Mike Ward and Tony Johnson, Vice President with Learfield Licensing, along with sessions on social media training and nutrition as well as eligibility.
