LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberlands Grace Morris was named Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. Sarah Haddock, Morris, and Marie Bathe each earned First Team All-Conference honors. Sabrina Graziano and Gabby Jones were each named to the Second Team and Brenna Swiger earned Honorable Mention honors.
In addition to earning First Team All-Conference honors, Grace Morris was named the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The award is the fifth-straight time a Cumberland University defender has won the award since its inception in 2017. From her center-back position, Morris helped Cumberland to seven shutout wins. The Llandysul, Wales, native added five goals and four assists in 16 games. She also picked up a MSC Defender of the Week award after helping the team to two conference victories, including a shutout over Freed-Hardeman.
Haddock became the first Cumberland Women’s Soccer player to earn First Team All-Conference honors five times throughout her career. Haddock anchored the Cumberland defense alongside Morris helping Cumberland give up just 19 goals all season long. Haddock has also played a big role on the offensive end scoring two goals this season while finishing second on the team in assists with eight.
Bathe has earned First Team All-Conference honors four times throughout her career as well. She has had a spectacular season for the Phoenix at her midfield position. Bathe has been an offensive force Cumberland finishing tied for second on the team in goals and first on the team in assists and points. She is 16th in the NAIA in assists this season posting 11 up to this point.
Graziano earned All-Conference honors for the first time in her career coming in as a Second Team member. She has started each match for the Phoenix in goal and has allowed 19 goals this season. She has 11 wins this season which ranks her 14th in the NAIA in the category. She has made 59 saves in net this season and has helped Cumberland to seven shutouts. Sabrina earned one MSC Defensive Player of the Week award after recording 17 saves against No. 1 Keiser and No. 19 Truett-McConnell.
Gabby Jones garnered All-Conference recognition for the first time in her career, joining Graziano on the Second Team. Jones played a key role in Cumberland’s offense this season, tying Bathe’s six goals for the second most on the team. Jones took the most shots on goal for the Phoenix this season with 17 while also adding five assists.
Brenna Swiger earns Honorable Mention honors this season. This year, Swiger transitioned to midfield for the Phoenix after playing last season as defender. She started in all but one game scoring four goals and adding five assists for Cumberland. She has been an important piece to Cumberland’s success at midfield with strong defensive efforts and the offensive contributions.
