University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Destiny Haworth was named the female athlete of the week after averaging 19.0 points 3.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds over UC’s two games on the week.  The Maryville, TN native opened the week leading the Patriots with 16 points, two assists, and two steals against #3 Thomas More.  She followed that up with a 22 points and four assists performances in UC’s 77-59 win over Shawnee State.  In that game,  Haworth netted 18 of Cumberlands 25 third quarter points as she went 7-8 from the field and 4-5 from deep.  That strong third quarter helped Cumberlands distance themselves from the Bears as they move to 9-5 overall and 3-3 in conference play.   Haworth closed out the week shooting 46.7% from the field and 42.9% from behind-the-arc.