University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Navajas earned athlete of the week honors after playing a pivotal role in the Patriots two wins on the week.  The senior midfielder was all over the field making plays on both ends of the pitch to help keep UC unbeaten on the year.  Against sixth-ranked UT Southern, Navajas made a plethora of plays, including getting fouled in the box, which set up a penalty kick to even the score at 1-1.  Later in the first half, Navajas connected with Jayden Boelter on a give-and-go for the go ahead goal to make it 2-1. It was the sixth time this season that the senior connected with Boelter for a goal.  Navajas continued to make plays on the defensive end as she was a key part of the Patriots defense that limited the Firehawks to their lowest shot count of the season.  The Miranda de Ebro, Spain also played a key role in the win over #14 Cumberland.  Navajas put UC in front early as she stole the ball from one of the Phoenix defenders and placed it into the bottom corner of the net for her first goal of the season. Navajas continued to anchor the Patriots on both side of the ball and helped lead them to a 3-1 win.