University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Kaitlyn Riley earned her place as a member of the 2024 class after compiling the most decorated resume in the history of the women’s golf program.  Riley earned Medalist honors at a program-best 14 tournaments over her career, including earning Medalist honors at the 2016 NAIA National Championship becoming the first Patriot golfer to capture an individual national title.  Kaitlyn was the 2018 MSC Player of the Year, four-time MSC First-Team All-Conference selection, and was named to the NAIA All-Tournament team four times in her career.  During her freshman year, Riley helped led the Patriots to four tournament wins, including capturing the MSC tournament championship, where she finished runner-up and earned MSC Freshman of the Year honors.  In her sophomore campaign, Kaitlyn notched Medalist honors four times and helped led the Patriots to seven wins on the year.  After posting a top-five finish at the MSC Championship, Riley carded a 72 (E) in the first round of the NAIA tournament to sit in second place.  She followed it up with a program record 68 (-4) to become the first Patriot golfer to capture an individual national title.