University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Jokubas Jankauskas earned athlete of the week honors after notching six NAIA All-American honors, including winning the 200 back.  The freshman pulled away from the field and clocked a 1:44.98 to capture the individual national title and break the NAIA record of 1:45.61 that was set in 2012.  This also made him the first Patriot swimmer to win a national title since 2009.  The Siauliai, Lithuania native also took runner-up honors in the 100 back after touching the wall in 48.15, which broke the school record.  Jankauskas opened the championships by breaking the school record in the 200 IM with a time of 1:48.92, which earned him fifth place.  Jokubas was also part of a pair of Patriots relay, including the 400 free relay the set a school record time of 3:15.65 en route to a third place finish.