Patriots Dominate Homecoming, Rout #25 Bethel 34-10

The Cumberlands Patriots put on a complete performance for the Homecoming crowd Saturday night, snapping a three-game skid with a dominant 34-10 victory over #25 Bethel. The Patriots controlled the game from start to finish, racking up over 400 yards of offense and suffocating the Wildcats’ attack to earn their first win over Bethel since 2021.

Ground and Pound Powers Fast Start

The Patriots established their physical dominance early, with the running back duo of Jayden Clayton and Juan Bullard Jr. leading the charge. After the defense forced a turnover on downs on Bethel’s opening drive, Drew Gregg connected with Ronye Watson for a 39-yard gain, setting up a 6-yard touchdown run by Bullard Jr. On the very next possession, a Jalen Yearby interception gave the ball right back to the offense. Clayton immediately ripped off a 52-yard run, and Bullard Jr. punched it in from nine yards out to give the Patriots a 13-0 lead.

Offense Keeps Rolling, Defense Slams the Door

After a Bethel field goal, the Patriots answered with their longest drive of the night—a methodical 12-play, 65-yard march. A 32-yard strike to Maddux McKinney and a crucial fourth-down conversion by Gregg set up a one-yard touchdown pass to Eli Davis, extending the lead to 20-3 at halftime.

The momentum continued into the third quarter. Gregg found Michael Petty for 39 yards and then hit DK Edwards for an incredible one-handed, 11-yard touchdown catch to make it 27-3. Bethel managed its only touchdown of the game, but the Patriots responded immediately. Bullard Jr. broke a tackle for a 23-yard gain and then scored his third touchdown of the night to put the game away at 34-10. From there, the defense took over, led by Jaquon Hall who finished with three sacks. The Patriots forced punts on Bethel’s final four drives to seal the victory.

Patriots By The Numbers

  • Touchdown Machine: Juan Bullard Jr. was unstoppable, finishing with 66 rushing yards and a hat-trick of 3 touchdowns.
  • Explosive Runner: Jayden Clayton led the ground attack with a game-high 102 yards on just 11 carries.
  • Efficient Field General: Drew Gregg was sharp, going 11-of-18 for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns without a turnover.
  • Wreaking Havoc: Jaquon Hall lived in the Bethel backfield, recording 3 sacks on the night.
  • Total Domination: The Patriots were a perfect 5-for-5 in the red zone and held Bethel to just 3-of-15 on third down.

Up Next

The Patriots will look to carry this momentum on the road next Saturday as they travel to Lebanon, TN to take on (RV) Cumberland University. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM ET.

Final Score: Cumberlands 34, #25 Bethel 10

Patriots Sweep Tri-Match, Secure Coach Park’s 300th Career Win

The #10 Cumberlands Patriots volleyball team celebrated a massive milestone on Saturday, sweeping a pair of matches at the Boyce College Tri-Match to earn Head Coach Kathryn Park her 300th career coaching victory. The Patriots extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 27 matches, improving to a perfect 27-0 on the season with dominant victories over Grace Christian and Boyce College.

Match One: Patriots Cruise Past Grace Christian (25-6, 25-13, 25-20)

UC opened the day with a powerful performance, hitting .393 as a team in a convincing sweep. The Patriots dominated the first two sets with strong serving from Autiana Wilson and Kendall Yarber. Rayne Manning led a balanced offensive attack with 9 kills, while Sara Zampedri was a force from the service line with a match-high 4 aces. After Grace Christian showed some fight in the third set, UC’s depth proved too much as the Patriots closed out the win.

Match Two: Dominant Offense Overwhelms Boyce (25-9, 25-12, 25-12)

The Patriots were even more dominant in their second match of the day, hitting a blistering .460 as a team. Sara Zampedri put on a spectacular all-around performance, leading the team with 11 kills and an incredible 7 service aces. She fueled a 12-2 run to open the first set, and the Patriots never trailed in the match. Brynnley Bryant added 10 kills, while middles Alana Shiery and Kara Gipson were highly efficient, combining for 13 kills on .583 hitting.

A Historic Day By The Numbers

  • A Milestone Victory: The win over Grace Christian marked the 300th career coaching victory for Head Coach Kathryn Park. Congratulations, Coach!
  • The Streak Lives On: The Patriots extended their incredible winning streak to 27-0, the longest active streak in the NAIA.
  • Ace of the Day: Sara Zampedri was phenomenal from the service line across both matches, finishing the day with a staggering 11 aces to go along with 14 kills.
  • Balanced Attack: Brynnley Bryant (15 kills) and Rayne Manning (9 kills) were major offensive contributors on the day.
  • Setting Duo: Kaytlynn Collier and Lauren Leurck were masterful, combining for 63 assists across the two sweeps.

Up Next

The Patriots return to the court on Wednesday, October 29th, when they host Kentucky State. The match is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.

Final Scores:

  • Cumberlands 3, Grace Christian 0
  • Cumberlands 3, Boyce College 0

Cumberlands vs. Bethel Soccer: Match Summaries (10/25/2025)

Women’s Soccer: Cumberlands Patriots vs. Bethel Wildcats

  • Final Score: Cumberlands 4 – Bethel 0
  • Summary: The #9 ranked Cumberlands Patriots secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Bethel to end their regular season. After leading 1-0 at halftime, they added three more goals in the second half. Goalkeeper Morgan White made 6 saves to help the backline secure a clean sheet.
  • Cumberlands Goal Scorers:
    • 38:24 - Nicole Araujo
    • 54:04 - Alba Ramirez
    • 61:29 - Carola Fontan
    • 87:24 - Kayah Robbins
  • Outcome: The Patriots finish the regular season with a record of 11-3-3 and will host Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the MSC Tournament.

Men’s Soccer: Cumberlands Patriots vs. Bethel Wildcats

  • Final Score: Bethel 4 – Cumberlands 1
  • Summary: The #6 ranked Patriots struck first with a goal from Mario Fernandez but ultimately fell to #18 Bethel. The Wildcats scored two goals in each half to secure the win. Cumberlands’ goalkeeper, Javiero Izquierdo Cuervo, made an impressive 11 saves.
  • Cumberlands Goal Scorer:
    • 20:27 - Mario Fernandez (Assisted by Leandro Nico Romero & Antonis Seraphides)
  • Outcome: Despite the loss, the Patriots had already clinched the Mid-South Conference regular season championship and will enter the postseason tournament as the top seed.

It was a day of mixed results for the Cumberlands soccer programs, with a fantastic win for the women’s team and a tough loss for the men, who are still well-positioned for the postseason.

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