Bowling Green, KY – The #17 University of the Cumberlands Patriots placed six student-athletes on the Mid-South Conference All-Conference teams while also earning three Gold Glove honors, conference officials announced on Wednesday afternoon. 

Grace Ross, Aniyah White, Jessica Cord, and Emily Delgado each garnered First-Team All-Conference honors for their performances this season. Alyssa Garcia and Maleah Clinton were named to the Second Team. 

Ross earns First-Team honors behind a strong season behind the plate, while White continues to be one of the top infielders in the conference, earning both First-Team recognition and a Gold Glove at second base. Cord also picks up multiple honors, landing on the First Team as a pitcher for the second straight season while earning Gold Glove recognition for her work in the circle. Delgado rounds out the First-Team selections after putting together a consistent season at the plate as UC's DP. 

Garcia and Clinton each earned Second-Team All-Conference recognition, contributing to the Patriots' success throughout the season. 

Defensively, the Patriots continued to stand out as Kristen Smith, Aniyah White, and Jessica Cord were each named Gold Glove winners. Smith was honored at first base, while White earned her third career Gold Glove (2024, 2025, 2026) at second base. Cord rounded out the group with a Gold Glove selection in the circle. 

UC's six all-conference selections and three gold glove honorees highlight another strong season for the Patriots as they prepare for postseason play. 

The Patriots will now turn their attention to the Mid-South Conference Tournament as they open play at 6:30 PM ET in Columbia, KY. 

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