University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling News http://www.ucumberlands.edu http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1566 2008-10-11 The University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling Team lived up to their #1 ranking on Saturday, October 11, 2008, with an impressive outing against Missouri Valley. The Patriots JV team consisted of many freshmen, and a handful of sophomores, who won over half of their 54 matches, defeating Missouri Valley College 33-21. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1524 2008-09-22 On September 20, 2008, several wrestlers from the University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling Team participated in the World Team Trials in Colorado Springs, CO. They competed against some of the top competitors nation-wide, displaying what it meant to be a part of the number one ranked program in the nation. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1448 2008-06-25 University of the Cumberlands women's wrestling star Lauren Knight(Vallejo, CA) showed off her skills in Cuenca, Ecuador. Knight competed at the Junior Pan American Games where she took the gold at the June 22nd event. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1441 2008-06-14 Five members of the University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling Program earned the right to compete in the Olympic Team Trials held in Las Vegas, NV on June 13, 2008. While each lady performed admirably, their Olympic dreams were halted as the ladies were unable to pin the gold needed to advance. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1435 2008-06-11 Five University of the Cumberlands Patriot women wrestlers will be competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team on Friday, June 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although they'll be 2022 miles away from the University of the Cumberlands, it won't be a problem for family, friends, teammates, and classmates to watch them compete. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1428 2008-06-04 The University of the Cumberlands has helped set the standard for collegiate women's wrestling in the United States. Patriot head coach Kip Flanik has produced numerous national titles and All-Americans. Perhaps the most heralded honor for the Cumberlands was All-American/National Champion Toccara Montgomery qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team in 2004. Montgomery is the only Patriot to ever qualify and wrestle in the Olympics. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1429 2008-06-04 Leading her fellow teammates as captain throughout the 2007-2008 season, University of the Cumberlands Women's wrestler Jessica Medina (Pomona, CA) recently claimed her first national title in the 51 kg/112.25lb weight class. However, it is her selfless actions off of the mat that have affected the most people. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1367 2008-04-27 The University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling team traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend of April 23-26 to compete at the ASICS U.S. National Championships. Six Patriot wrestlers placed during the tournament, with senior captain Jessica Medina (Pomona, CA) claiming her first national title in the 51 kg/112.25lbs weight class. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1278 2008-03-16 The University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling Team claimed their third straight women's college national title by a single point on Saturday, March 15th in Oklahoma City, OK at the fifth annual Women's College Wrestling Association Freestyle National Championships. Senior Patriot wrestler Jessica Medina (Pomona, CA) was named as the Outstanding Wrestler for the tournament for her impressive performance during the weekend. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/sportsrelease/release.php?rk=1241 2008-03-03 The University of the Cumberlands Women's Wrestling Team has skyrocketed to the top of women's wrestling. The Patriot women are ranked 1st in the nation. The ladies are getting ready to make a trip to the College Nationals to be held in Oklahoma City, OK on March 14-15th.