Coaches' Poll
Kansas City, Mo – After a 16-1 start to the season, the Patriots move up to number six in the latest NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, NAIA officials announced Wednesday morning. This marks the highest ranking for Cumberlands since January of 2013.
 
UC is coming off a ranked win against the Georgetown Tigers who were ranked #3 at the time. They have started 2-0 in MSC play and rank first in the conference in three pointers made and turnovers per game.
 
Jonathan Brown leads UC in scoring so far this season averaging 15.2 ppg, the fourth most in the conference. Anthony Johnson and DJ Jones both average over 13 points per contest while Jones adds 4.4 assists as well. Newcomer Harry Morrice has had an immediate impact on the court for the Pats. In his first two games he is averaging 13 points and 3.5 blocks and rebounds.  
 
The Pats have ranked wins over Tennessee Southern who moved up to 18^th in this poll as well as WVU Tech and Rio Grande who were receiving votes. Freed Hardeman ranks seventh in the latest poll while Georgetown fell to 17^th after their loss to UC.
 
Cumberlands will host Cumberland University tomorrow afternoon as they look to remain perfect in Mid-South Conference. Gametime is slated for 7:30 PM ET with live stats available here and live video here.
 
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