University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Shayla Simpson earned women's athlete of the week after averaging 14.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in UC’s two wins.  Simpson started the week recording 11 points, four rebounds and four steals in UC’s 53-43 win over the Virgin Island. She followed that up by netting a team-high 18 points, while tallying seven rebounds and three assists in the Patriots 78-50 win over Voorhees.  On the season, Simpson is averaging 16.6 points and 6.0 rebounds.