WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – University of the Cumberlands scored 21-straight points to close the first half and open a 42-21 lead en route to a season-closing 63-28 defeat for the Rams on Saturday.
 
Rodrell Smith scored on a 74-yard carry to square the game 21-21 in the second quarter, but a Cumberlands touchdown followed by two Ram turnovers which the hosts turned into scores earned the Patriots a 42-21 lead at the break. The three Cumberlands scores came in less than three minutes' time as they were able to capitalize on the Rams' miscues.
 
On the day, BC turned the ball over five times—three fumbles, two interceptions—with the Patriots scoring touchdowns following four of the takeaways. Cumberlands lost three fumbles to the Rams, but Bluefield scored only once on the turnovers.
 
Bluefield attacked through the air on the day, as Ashten Dixon completed 14-of-31 attempts for a career-best 227 yards passing and three touchdowns.
 
David Gianesin hauled in six passes for 58 yards, while Smith caught five balls for 82 yards including a 38-yard strike for a touchdown to go with his 63 net yards rushing. Quincey Mock and Mason Maples each logged receiving touchdowns from 46 and 18 yards, respectively.
 
Hunter Lewis led Cumberlands on the ground, as three running backs went for more than 100 yards. Cole Russell and DJ Rozier amassed 100 and 119 yards, while Hunter Lewis went for 254 yards with four touchdowns.
 
Randy Maynard completed 5-of-10 pass attempts, with two going for touchdowns.
 
Bluefield was able to add just one second-half score, being Maples' catch which capped the day's longest drive of 10 plays for 85 yards.
 
Bluefield closes the season with a 3-8 mark, while the Patriots end at 3-7.