University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Fitzgerald earned the male athlete of the week honors after recording a career week averaging 18.5 points and 6.5 rebounds over the course of two games.  The junior opened the week notching a career-high 24 points and 10 rebounds for the first double-double of his career.  The Somerset, KY native went 9-11 from the field, including connecting with four three-pointers as UC defeated Cumberland 76-73.  Fitzgerald followed that up with a 13 point, three rebound performance against Lindsey Wilson.  Fitzgerald finished the week shooting 75% from the field coming off the bench and being a key contributor for Cumberlands.