Kingsport, TN – After playing a pivotal role in the Patriots winning their season-opener, midfielder Ty Grooms was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.  This marks the first weekly honor for the senior.

Grooms scooped a career-high 12 ground balls to go along with a caused turnover in the Patriots win over (RV) Tennessee Wesleyan.  This surpasses his previous career-high of nine, which also came against the Bulldogs in 2024.  Additionally, Grooms was a pivotal part of helping UC win 19-28 on faceoffs in the game.

Cumberlands returns to the field Saturday, February 21st, when they travel to Grand Rapids, MI to face #8 Aquinas.  The game is set for 2 p.m.
 
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