NAIA Top-25 Coaches' Poll: 1

Kansas City, MO- Cumberlands Women's Soccer is ranked sixth in the NAIA Coaches' Poll after bringing in wins against top-rated opponents.

Since the beginning of the 2022 season, UC has played 4 top-25 opponents. So far, the Pats are 4-0-2, with a win against #7 Central Methodist and a tie against #2 Spring Arbor.

In 12 days, UC is set to face off against Southeastern who jumped from 20 to 10 after defeating the previous #2 team in the nation, William Carey.

Head coach Steve Hamilton says, "Very proud of the team and their effort. It says a lot to still be unbeaten, playing one of the most difficult schedules in the country. Not to mention, all of those matches were on the road. I expect us to move up in coming weeks."

Right now, the Patriots are averaging 1.67 goals a game with a shot on goal percentage of 0.526. Not to mention the team has received three consecutive MSC weekly honors, and an NAIA player of the week award.

Four teams from the Mid-South join UC in the Top-25, #4 Tennessee Southern, #15 Lindsey Wilson, #17 Cumberland Tennessee and #24 Campbellsville. UC starts conference matches on September 22 when they face off against Freed-Hardeman University.

Cumberlands takes the field against #10 Southeastern in their first home match on September 15 at the UC Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7PM and live video can be viewed here.

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