Williamsburg, KY – The Cumberlands athletic department had another strong week, capped off with an unbeaten weekend.  For their efforts shortstop Aniyah White and runner Luca Madeo have been named the Pepsi Athletes of the Week, the athletic department announced Monday.
 
Aniyah White earned athlete of the week honors after hitting .615 while helping the Patriots to five wins on the week.  The sophomore recorded eight hits, including one double and a pair of RBI's.  White opened the week going 2-4 with an RBI in the double-header against Union Commonwealth.  She followed it up going 2-3 in each of the three games as the Patriots swept #25 Campbellsville.  White notched an RBI and a stolen base in the second game of the series.  Additionally, she notched six putouts and helped turn a pair of double plays on the week.
 
Luca Madeo earned athlete of the week honors after an incredible performance.  The sophomore clocked a 29:01.53 in the 10k at the Raleigh Relays.  That time smashed the school record by over 19 seconds and is the fourth fastest 10k time in NAIA history.  Madeo's time also clipped the NAIA A standard by over 1:22 seconds and is the fastest time in the NAIA by 47 seconds.
 
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