University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Malik Thornton earned athlete of the week honors after tallying a career-high two interceptions in the Patriots 24-23 win over #11 Georgetown.  Thornton made two tackles in the game and was consistently pressuring the Tigers receivers. Late in the third quarter with Georgetown driving, Thornton intercepted a pass and returned it 24-yards to the Tigers 40-yard line.  That interception yielded a field goal for the Patriots to extend their lead to 17-10.  Three possessions later, with the Tigers in Patriots territory Thornton jumped the route for his first career multi-interception game.  This one he returned 75 yards to the house for the touchdown putting UC in front 24-10, which ultimately was the game-winning score.  It was Cumberlands' first interception return for a touchdown since September 2, 2021.