University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Kassie Monday earned athlete of the week honors after helping lead the Patriots to a pair of home wins on the week. The Clarkrange, TN native averaged 20.5 points per game to go along with 8.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game.  Monday opened the week with a season-high 23 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds in the Patriots win over Lindsey Wilson.  The senior followed that up with 18.0 points, eight assists, and three steals as UC took down third-ranked Campbellsville 75-48.  Monday went 8-10 from the field in that game and closed out hitting 68% from the field on the week.  The win was the Patriots first win over Campbellsville at home since 2016.  Kassie has now recorded a NAIA-best 180 assists this season, which is fifth most in program history, while her 7.8 assists per game ranks first in the NAIA.