Cumberland finishes fourth in MSC President's Cup standings
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University finished fourth among eight schools in the Mid-South Conference President’s Cup standings, conference officials announced recently, the highest finish for the Phoenix since a second-place showing in 2012-13.
Soccer camp added for July
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland soccer has added another summer camp set for July 9-12 for shooting, finishing and goalkeeping for ages 8-18 at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field, as announced this week by head coach Adam Grant.
146 student-athletes, athletic trainers named to Spring 2018 Dean's List
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University released a list of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester, with 146 student-athletes and athletic trainers achieving a 3.50 grade-point-average and above on all classes attempted for the semester.
Women's soccer announces 2018 schedule
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the team’s 2018 schedule on Monday, which features 11 home matches for the Phoenix, including a five straight to start the campaign.
135 athletic personnel, student-athletes set for graduation Saturday
LEBANON, Tenn. – One hundred and thirty-five current and former Cumberland student-athletes, athletic trainers and athletic staff will receive their degrees this Saturday in the 176th Commencement ceremonies on the lawn of Memorial Hall. It marks the sixth straight year of more than 100 graduates for athletic department student-athletes and personnel.
Kisiloski named 2017-18 Lindsey Donnell Award winner
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer player Kaitlen Kisiloski was voted the 2017-18 recipient of the Lindsey Donnell Award this week, presented annually to a Phoenix student-athlete who excels in both academics and athletics. The award is given in honor of Lindsey Donnell, a former Phoenix football Little All-American and former professor at Cumberland University.
500K Athletics Investment Campaign reaches halfway mark
LEBANON, Tenn. – With 50 days remaining before the May 23 deadline, Cumberland University sits a little over halfway to its goal in the 500K Athletics Investment Campaign launched almost two months ago by the University.
Women's soccer inks DCA's Stroud
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the signing of Donelson Christian Academy product Elizabeth Stroud to scholarship papers this week for the 2018-19 academic year. Stroud becomes the third Phoenix signee for next season.
Davidson joins women's soccer staff for Phoenix
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the hiring of Scott Davidson as the team’s new full-time assistant coach, effective immediately.
Women's soccer ranked 21st in final NAIA Top 25 poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer finished the 2017 season ranked 21st in the NAIA Postseason Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released late Wednesday by the national office.
Holloway, Aplin, Kisiloski named Honorable Mention All-Americans
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Maria Aplin, Rebecca Holloway and Kaitlen Kisiloski were named Honorable Mention All-Americans by the NAIA Women’s Soccer Selection Committee on Tuesday, as announced by the national office. It marks the sixth consecutive year for a Phoenix All-American and second consecutive for Holloway.
Six women's soccer players garner NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland seniors Kaitlen Kisiloski and Amanda Nugent and juniors Marian Aplin, Autumn Copeland, Ashley Kambeitz and Savannah Moreland were named 2017 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes on Friday during the national championships in Orange Beach, Ala.
Kisiloski voted Academic All-American for second straight year
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Kaitlen Kisiloski was voted First Team Academic All-America® for women’s soccer, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Monday. It marks the second straight Academic All-America honor for Kisiloski, who was a Second Team selection in 2016.
Kisiloski named CoSIDA Academic All-District
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland senior Kaitlen Kisiloski was voted CoSIDA Academic All-District® 2 College Division, as announced by the national organization last week. Kisiloski is now entered into the pool of candidates for Academic All-America honors.
Late goal sends Phoenix to 1-0 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Amara Safuan scored from distance in the 77th minute, helping Lindsey Wilson claim a 1-0 victory over 19th-ranked Lindsey Wilson in the championship match of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament on Friday in Bowling Green, Ky.
Second-half goals carry Phoenix to championship game
LEBANON, Tenn. – Sarah Haddock converted a penalty kick in the 58th minute and Rebecca Holloway added a goal eight minutes later for 19th-ranked Cumberland in a 2-0 win against Campbellsville University in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships on Thursday in Bowling Green, Ky.
Women's soccer drops three spots to No. 19 in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped three spots to No. 19 in the latest NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday by the national office.
Holloway posts two goals, two assists in 7-0 opening win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway recorded two goals and two assists and 16th-ranked Cumberland jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 5-0 victory against the University of Pikeville in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Championships on Friday in Bowling Green, Ky.
Holloway voted MSC Player of Year, Davies Coach of Year at MSC banquet
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Rebecca Holloway was voted Mid-South Conference Player of the Year and Brian Davies was named Coach of the Year while nine Phoenix players earned First Team All-Mid-South Conference honors, as announced by the league during a banquet Thursday night in Bowling Green, Ky.
Seven women's soccer players earn Academic All-MSC honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Seven Cumberland women’s soccer players earned Academic All-Mid-South Conference accolades on Thursday, as announced by the league office in advance of the conference tournament that begins Friday at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Ky.
Shires voted MSC Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland forward Emily Shires garnered Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week accolades after posting two goals and two assists in a pair of victories for the Phoenix, as announced Monday by the league office.
Second-half goals end CU winning streak
LEBANON, Tenn. – Savannah Moreland scored in the first half and Sarah Haddock’s penalty kick knotted the match early in the second half, but third-ranked Martin Methodist posted three goals in 12 minutes in the second period en route to a 5-2 victory over No. 16 Cumberland in women’s soccer action Tuesday afternoon in Pulaski, Tenn.
Women's soccer set to take on Pikeville in conference tourney
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer is the No. 1 seed in this week’s Mid-South Conference Championships and will take on the University of Pikeville on Friday in the quarterfinals at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Ky., as announced Monday by the league office.
Goals from Shires, Kisiloski lead 2-0 road win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires put 16th-ranked Cumberland ahead with a goal early in the first half and Kaitlen Kisiloski added her third score of the season in the second period in a 2-0 victory over Bryan College in women’s soccer action Friday afternoon in Dayton, Tenn.
Phoenix win MSC championship with 5-2 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mariah Aplin posted two goals and one assist and Emily Shires added a goal and two assists, as 16th-ranked Cumberland wrapped up its second Mid-South Conference regular season championship with a 5-2 victory over Life University in women’s soccer action Wednesday evening in Marietta, Ga.
Women's soccer posts 11-0 Senior Day win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires netted a hat trick and Kaitlen Kisiloski, Rebecca Holloway and Savannah Moreland each posted two goals, as 16th-ranked Cumberland scored six times in the first 22 minutes en route to an 11-0 victory on Senior Day against the University of Pikeville on Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Phoenix run win streak to six with 2-0 victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway and Mariah Aplin both scored for 16th-ranked Cumberland, as the Phoenix remained undefeated in league play and ran its winning streak to six overall with a 2-0 victory over Shawnee State in women’s soccer action Wednesday in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Women's soccer moves up one spot to No. 16
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer continued its ascent in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, moving up one spot to 16th in this week’s edition, as announced late Tuesday by the national office.
Kambeitz garners third straight MSC honor
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland goalkeeper Ashley Kambeitz was voted the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the third consecutive time on Sunday, posting seven saves in an overtime victory over Georgetown College, as announced by the league office.
Overtime goal sends CU past Georgetown
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway’s hard cross from the right caromed off a Georgetown College defender and into the back of the net in the 94th minute, giving 17th-ranked Cumberland a 1-0 overtime victory in women’s soccer action here Friday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer moves up to No. 17 in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – After posting a pair of road victories with one over a Top 15 opponent, Cumberland women’s soccer jumped eight spots to No. 17 in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released Tuesday by the national office.
Kambeitz named MSC Defensive Player of the Week again
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland goalkeeper Ashley Kambeitz registered a pair of road victories, collecting nine total saves in the two outings to garner Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week accolades for the second straight week, as announced by the league office.
Shires, Segura each post goal, assist in 3-1 CU road win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Emily Shires and Jennifer Segura each scored a goal and assisted on another and Rebecca Holloway added a long free kick for a goal in 25th-ranked Cumberland’s 3-1 victory over No. 12 Lindsey Wilson in women’s soccer action Friday night in Columbia, Ky.
Kambeitz earns NAIA Player of the Week honors
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland goalkeeper Ashley Kambeitz was voted NAIA Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for her efforts in a pair of victories for the Phoenix, including a shutout of then ninth-ranked University of Mobile, as announced by the national office.
Shires' late goal lifts CU to 2-1 win
LEBANON, Tenn. – Maria Aplin scored early through the first half for a Cumberland lead and Emily Shires netted the game-winner in the 73rd minute, giving the 25th-ranked Phoenix a 2-0 victory over Campbellsville University in women’s soccer action Tuesday night in Campbellsville, Ky.
Women's soccer moves back into NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer moved back into the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Tuesday, coming in at No. 25, as released by the national office.
Shires, Kambeitz garner MSC Player of the Week accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Emily Shires and Ashley Kambeitz were voted the Mid-South Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, helping the Phoenix to a pair of wins, including a victory over ninth-ranked University of Mobile, as announced Monday by the league office.
Phoenix blank ninth-ranked Mobile, 2-0
LEBANON, Tenn. – Savannah Moreland’s goal in the 33rd minute gave Cumberland the lead and Emily Shires added an insurance score in the 69th minute, as the Phoenix overcame a slow start but prevailed 2-0 against ninth-ranked University of Mobile in women’s soccer action here Thursday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Hendersonville's Stevens signs with Phoenix soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the signing of Hendersonville native Haley Stevens to scholarship papers this week for the 2018-19 academic year. Stevens is the second Phoenix signee for next season.
Shires scores twice in 4-0 CU win
LEBANON, Tenn, – Emily Shires scored in each half and 23rd-ranked Cumberland dominated possession for most of the match in a 4-0 victory over the University of the Cumberlands in women’s soccer action here Tuesday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Phoenix, Wildcats play to 3-3 draw
LEBANON, Tenn. – Marissa Avnaim netted her second goal of the year and Mariah Aplin put 23rd-ranked Cumberland ahead late, but Indiana Wesleyan scored with 2:07 left in regulation and neither team could find the back of the net in extra time in a 3-3 draw in women’s soccer action here Friday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer moves up one spot to No. 23
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer moved up one spot to No. 23 in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, released late Tuesday by the national office.
Vetter inks with Phoenix soccer
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer coach Brian Davies announced the signing of Murfreesboro, Tenn., native Kenzi Vetter to scholarship papers this week for the 2018-19 academic year. She is the first signee for the Phoenix for next season.
Overtime goal sends Phoenix to 3-2 loss
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway netted her fourth goal of the year early in the second half and 24th-ranked Cumberland evened the match with an own goal, but Dominique Fletcher’s score in the 108th minute gave Georgia Gwinnett a 3-2 double overtime victory over the Phoenix in women’s soccer action here Tuesday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Women's soccer posts 3-0 road shutout
LEBANON, Tenn. – Mariah Aplin scored late in the first half to put 24th-ranked Cumberland ahead and Marissa Avnaim and Savannah Moreland added goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half in a 3-0 women’s soccer victory over West Virginia Tech in Beckley, W.Va.
Holloway garners TSWA Player of the Week accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University junior Rebecca Holloway registered three goals and three assists in three matches, garnering Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer Player of the Week honors.
CU drops to No. 24 in women's soccer poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland dropped three spots to No. 24 in this week’s NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, announced late Tuesday by the national office.
Women's soccer match rescheduled for Sept. 22
LEBANON, Tenn. – The Cumberland women’s soccer match scheduled for Wednesday this week against Indiana Wesleyan has been moved to Friday, September 22 at 1 p.m. at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field due to heavy rain and strong wind from the remnants of Hurricane Irma headed toward middle Tennessee over the next two days.
Holloway voted MSC Offensive Player of the Week
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s Rebecca Holloway recorded three goals and three assists in three matches for the Phoenix, earning Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week honors on Monday, as announced by the league office.
Five players score in women's soccer triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway posted a goal and an assist and five different players scored for 21st-ranked Cumberland in a 5-1 victory over Point University in women’s soccer action here Saturday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Holloway, Aplin each score twice for CU women in victory
LEBANON, Tenn. – Rebecca Holloway and Mariah Aplin both scored a pair of goals and Savannah Moreland handed out two assists for 21st-ranked Cumberland in a 5-0 win against Brenau University in women’s soccer action Wednesday evening in Gainesville, Ga.
Women's soccer drops to 21st in NAIA Coaches' Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University dropped five spots into a tie for 21st in the first regular season edition of the NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Poll released late Tuesday by the national office.
Second-half goals send CU to 4-2 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – John Brown scored twice in four minutes to start the second half and two more times in a five-minute stretch late in the period, including Sierra Nealon’s game-winner in the 74th minute, as the 18th-ranked Golden Eagles posted a 4-2 victory over No. 16 Cumberland in women’s soccer action here Monday at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
CU hosting All-Sports Camp on Sept. 10
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland University and the Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council are teaming up for the 3rd Annual All Sports Camp for Wilson County residents ages 7-14 on Sunday, September 10 from 3-5 p.m. on the CU campus. Registration starts at 2 p.m. that day.
Women's soccer schedule adjusted again because of weather
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland’s women’s soccer match scheduled for this Saturday at home against Point University has been pushed back one week to September 9 because of concerns about field conditions with multiple days of torrential rain in the forecast the rest of the week in the middle Tennessee area.
Weather pushes soccer matches to Monday
LEBANON, Tenn. – Severe rain and weather forecast for Thursday and Friday in the middle Tennessee area has rescheduled Cumberland’s men’s and women’s soccer matches against John Brown University originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.
Wesleyan sends CU to 2-1 defeat
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tennessee Wesleyan’s Nicole Broderick netted a pair of goals in 107 seconds late in the first half and the Bulldogs held off 16th-ranked Cumberland, 2-1, in women’s soccer action Thursday in Athens, Tenn.
Phoenix women ranked 16th in NAIA Preseason Top 25
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer is ranked 16th in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Tuesday, the fifth consecutive season the Phoenix have appeared in the Preseason Top 25.
Women's soccer picked second in MSC Preseason Poll
LEBANON, Tenn. – Cumberland women’s soccer was picked second in the Mid-South Conference in a vote league coaches released Tuesday by the conference office.
Ten squads earn NAIA Scholar Team accolades
LEBANON, Tenn. – The NAIA honored 10 Cumberland athletic squads this week as NAIA Scholar Teams for the 2016-17 academic year. Teams must obtain a 3.00 cumulative grade-point-average or higher for all eligible varsity student-athletes during the past academic year to garner the award.
