University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Rita Aguye Cots earned athlete of the week honors after anchoring the Patriots defense and leading them to a 3-0 start.  Over the first three games, UC has recorded three shutouts, while limiting the opposition to just 4.3 shots per game.  In addition, the junior has tallied a goal and an assist so far this season.  Aguye Cots dished out an assist to Jayden Boelter for UC’s first goal of the season, which helped them defeat #18 Truett McConnell 1-0.  The Ametlla del Valles, Spain native followed that up with a goal in 42^nd minute against tenth-ranked Central Methodist when Olaya Blanco sent a free kick into the box for Aguye Cots to head into the net.  The junior limited Central Methodist and #24 Reinhardt to a combined six shots over the two games.