University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Coach Deluse helped coached the Patriots to a 7-3 overall record, while having a 3-1 record against conference foes this past season. The Patriots finish the regular season tied for ninth in the NAIA. The wrestling program this year earned a Mid-South Conference Tournament (North) Championship and produced two tournament champions along with five runner-ups. On the National level, Cumberlands had 10 NAIA Qualifiers. Of those 10 Qualifiers, UC produced two All-Americans.

Eric Deluse returns to the Patriots after graduating from UC in 2020. During his time as a Patriot, he had an overall record of 84-30 and a 17-4 record in the MSC. Deluse was a two-time NAIA All-American, three-time NAIA qualifier, and he also captured the MSC title at 197 during his senior season and was a two-time All-Conference recipient.