University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Jokubas Jankauskas earned athlete of the week honors after winning six events and being named the MSC Swimmer of the Year.  The sophomore opened the championship by taking top honors in the 200 IM, clocking a time of 1:51.45.  That time ranks sixth in the NAIA this season.  He followed that up by edging out the field to win the 100 back with a new meet record time of 48.93.  Jankauskas completed the individual sweep as he touched the wall in 1:48.57 to win the 200 back.  The sophomore is currently ranked second in the NAIA in both the 100 and 200 backstrokes.  In addition to his individual success, Jankauskas was part of three Patriots winning relays.  He was on the 400 medley relay (3:19.59), 800 free relay (6:53.35), and the 400 free relay (3:03.38) that notched wins.