University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Mateus Lopes Cruz earned athlete of the week honors after posting three individual wins.  The sophomore earned his first individual win as he pulled away from the field and clocked a 52.11 to win the 100 back.  Lopes Cruz also led off UC 400 medley relay with a split of 51.81 to help UC earn the win.  Against Lindsey Wilson, Lopes Crus notched a pair of individual wins as he clocked a season-best time of 51.13 to win the 100 back.  That time clipped the provisional cut and ranks fourth in the NAIA this season.  He capped off the week by pulling away from the field to win the 100 free, clocking a winning time of 47.35.