University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Jesse Kirby earned women's athlete of the week after recording going 5-0 with three pins and two wins over ranked opponents. After winning her opening match by forfeit, Kirby recorded back-to-back pins over Nia Crosdale of King and Ashley Toledo of Nassau.  With the Patriots trailing fourth-ranked Life 21-16 Kirby took the mat and pinned seventh-ranked Jordan Nelson not only to win her match but also helped UC advance.  In her final match Kirby knocked off third-ranked Alexandra Castillo in a 10-3 decision to clinch fifth-place for Cumberlands.  For her season, Kirby is 17-2 with 11 pins.