University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Ruben Gonzalez de Oliveira earned athlete of the week honors after recording five wins, including earning gold in all three of his individual races.  The sophomore opened the championship by sprinting his way to the top of the podium after winning the 50 free with a time of 20.96. Gonzalez de Oliveira followed that up by taking top honors in the 200 free finishing in 1:39.78 his second individual win of the meet.  The Madrid, Spain native successfully defended his 100 free conference title finishing in 45.30.  He currently holds the second fastest time in the NAIA this season.  In addition to his individual success, Gonzalez de Oliveira was critical member of the Patriots relay team, including the 400 free relay that set both the meet and school record with a time of 3:02.81.   He was also part of UC’s 200 free relay that notched a winning time of 1:23.44 as both relays are ranked third in the NAIA.