Williamsburg, KY – On the heels of an incredible week in Patriots athletics, goalie Mikayla Kimsey and sprinter Tavon Davis have been named the Pepsi Athletes of the Week honors, the athletic department announced Monday. 
 
Mikayla Kimsey earned Athlete of the Week honors after anchoring the Patriots defense to the AAC Tournament title.  Kimsey tallied 14 saves, a 63.6% save percentage on the week and five ground balls.  The sophomore opened the week with six saves, a 60.0% save percentage and a pair of ground balls in UC's semifinal win over (RV) Georgetown.  Kimsey made a trio of saves in the first quarter as Cumberlands jumped out to the quick lead.  In the AAC title game, Kimsey notched eight saves, posting a 66.7% save percentage in the 15-4 win over #4 Reinhardt.  The sophomore made six saves in the second half, while limiting the Eagles to just one second half goal.  Kimsey was a pivotal part of the Patriots defense that held Reinhardt to their fewest goals in a game since February 10, 2023.
 
Tavon Davis earned Athlete of the Week honors after a fantastic meet. Competing at the Clark Wood Invitational, Davis crossed the line in a record-breaking time of 45.67 to win the 400 meters.  That time clipped the NAIA "A" standard and is the fastest time in the country this season.  Davis followed that up by anchoring UC's 4x400 relay that clocked a time of 3:07.69.  Cumberlands won that event, broke the school record, and posted the top time in the NAIA this season.
 
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