Darius James (10/15/2023) - Athlete Awards - University of the Cumberlands Athletics

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Darius James

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10/15/2023
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Football
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Darius James earned athlete of the week honors after tallying 157 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in UC’s 37-7 win over Faulkner. The Nashville, TN native rushed for 127 yards, while adding one reception for 26 yards. James got the scoring started in the first quarter with a four-yard touchdown run to put the Patriots in front 7-0. He added a nine-yard touchdown run in the closing seconds of the first half extending UC’s lead to 27-7. His final score capped off an 11 play, 70-yard drive with a two-yard rush as the Patriots improved to 5-2 on the year. It was James’ fourth 100-yard rushing performance and he averaged 4.9 yards per carry.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
12/16/2018	Megan Morton	Women's Basketball
12/16/2018	Jahi Hinson	Men's Basketball
12/10/2018	Shayla Simpson	Women's Basketball
12/10/2018	Demarius Smith	Men's Track & Field
11/19/2018	Mendy De Rooi	Women's Swimming & Diving
11/19/2018	Lucas Huelvan	Men's Cross Country
11/12/2018	Jesse Kirby	Women's Wrestling
11/12/2018	Milton Shelton	Football
11/5/2018	Sarah Doyle	Women's Bowling
11/5/2018	Tristan Macri	Men's Wrestling
10/29/2018	Brooke Miller	Women's Archery
10/29/2018	Jase Boils	Men's Archery
10/29/2018	Caleb Dixon	Men's Archery
10/22/2018	Sabria Glasgow	Women's Soccer
10/22/2018	Brad Montgomery	Football
10/15/2018	Jody LeMaster	Women's Soccer
10/15/2018	Jeremiah Baker	Football
10/8/2018	Lucas Huelvan	Men's Cross Country
10/8/2018	Brooke Miller	Women's Archery
10/1/2018	Lily Chapman	Women's Volleyball