The University of the Cumberlands Volleyball Patriots began their journey in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) Tournament on Saturday in Frankfort, KY as they took on the University of Rio Grande in the first round.  Unfortunately, the Patriots were unable to get anything together as they fell to the Red Storm in three straight sets 3-0 by scores of 14-25, 18-25, 23-25.  

Freshman Stacey Sebald (Cincinnati, OH) led the Patriots with 8 kills in the match while sophomore Kelsey Eastham (Urbana, OH) added 6 kills.  Sophomore Abby Dundon (Lexington, KY) earned 16 assists in the match.  Senior Brittany Weinheimer (Liberty Township, OH) also accumulated 8 assists.  Junior libero Chelsea Hendrix (Seymour, IN) accumulated an impressive 22 digs against the Red Storm.  Dundon pitched in 10 digs while freshman Holly Bronner (Cincinnati, OH) tallied 9 digs. 

The Patriots end the 2011-2012 season with an 18-10 record overall and one of the best seasons in recent history.  Unfortunately, the Patriots lose seniors Alana Abbott (Lebanon, OH), Brittany Weinheimer, and Michelle Papas (Crestview Hills, KY) as their careers as Patriots came to an early end in the match.

The Patriots along with Head Coach Kara Clemenz will look to bounce back in the 2012-2013 season and build upon a team that made incredible strides this season. 

For more information on the Patriot volleyball team as well as other Patriot athletics, please visit www.cumberlandspatriots.com.