University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Nick Kava earned athlete of the week honors after an incredible performances during the NAIA National Tournament.  Kava tallied 11 goals and 12 assists as the Patriots reach the national title game for the first time in program history.  The senior netted four goals, including three as part of a six-goal second half run as UC defeated Indiana Tech 13-10.  The senior continued his strong play with three goals and an assists in the win over Madonna.  Kava netted back-to-back goals in the second quarter to make it an 5-1 lead and added a goal and an assist in the fourth quarter as Cumberlands pulled away for the 15-7 win.  Kava netted four goals in the championship game, including the game-tying goal with 3:51 remaining in the fourth quarter to make it 13-13.