University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Bella Ricchiazzi earned athlete of the week honors after leading the Patriots with 11 points over their two games on the week.  The Framingham, MA native opened the week recording four goals and a pair of assists in UC’s 17-16 overtime win over second-ranked Reinhardt.  Ricchiazzzi opened the game with a goal and an assist in the first quarter to help UC take the early advantage. In the third quarter the senior broke an 11-11 tie with a goal and added an assist in the fourth quarter. On the first possession of overtime, Ricchiazzi caught a pass from Morgan Terpstra took two steps and fired the game-winning goal into the back of the cage.  The Framingham, MA native followed that up with three goals and a pair of assists in UC’s 26-1 win over Truett-McConnell.  Ricchiazzi three goals came on three shots as she continues to lead the NAIA in assists and points.