Cumberlands Women's Lacrosse Recruiting
University of the Cumberlands
Coaching Staff & Contact
Kelly Buikus
Verified contact info from official program sources
📌 Contacts verified periodically against the program's official site.
Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 (Sat) / Final | #8 Lawrence Tech (Mich.) | AWAY | Final |
| Feb 10 (Tue) / Final | Shorter University (Ga.) | HOME | Final |
| Feb 20 (Fri) / Final | #10 Ave Maria University | AWAY | Final |
| Feb 22 (Sun) / Final | (RV) St. Thomas University (Fla.) | AWAY | Final |
| Feb 23 (Mon) / Final | Warner University (Fla.) | AWAY | Final |
| Feb 28 (Sat) / Final | (RV) Marian University (Ind.) | HOME | Final |
| Mar 2 (Mon) / Final | #8 Indiana Tech | HOME | Final |
| Mar 7 (Sat) / Final | University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis | HOME | Final |
| Mar 10 (Tue) / Final | #1 Benedictine College (Kan.) | HOME | Final |
| Mar 14 (Sat) / Final | #5 Life University | HOME | Final |
| Mar 16 (Mon) / Final | #9 Missouri Baptist University | HOME | Final |
| Mar 20 (Fri) / Final | #3 SCAD-Savannah | AWAY | Final |
| Mar 21 (Sat) / Final | Truett McConnell University | AWAY | Final |
| Mar 28 (Sat) / Final | Columbia College (S.C.) | HOME | Final |
| Apr 1 (Wed) / Final | (RV) Tennessee Wesleyan University | AWAY | Final |
| Apr 4 (Sat) / Final | Montreat College (N.C.) | HOME | Final |
| Apr 11 (Sat) / Final | #4 Reinhardt University | HOME | Final |
| Apr 15 (Wed) / Final | (RV) Georgetown College (Ky.) | AWAY | Final |
| Apr 24 (Fri) / Final | (RV) / 4th-seed Georgetown College (Ky.) - AAC Semifinals | AWAY | Final |
| Apr 25 (Sat) / Final | #4 // #2 Seed Reinhardt University - AAC Finals | AWAY | Final |
| May 11 (Mon) / 5 PM | #7 Ave Maria University | AWAY | TBD |
Scraped from Cumberlands's official athletics site — source
Roster
No NCAA box-score data is published for this program yet. We'll fall back to the per-school scrape pipeline once it's wired up.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
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About Cumberlands Women's Lacrosse
Cumberlands is situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky, a small-town setting in Appalachia. The university enrolls approximately 5,468 students and is a private nonprofit institution with a 71% acceptance rate. The women's lacrosse program has access to facilities supporting all spring sports, which collectively advanced to their respective national championships in 2026.
Kelly Buikus serves as head coach of Cumberlands women's lacrosse. The program has achieved a 19-1 record under Buikus's leadership entering the 2026 NAIA National Tournament, with the team ranked second nationally.
University of the Cumberlands women's lacrosse competes in the NAIA division as a member of the AAC (American Athletic Conference). The program captured both the AAC regular season and tournament titles in 2026, earning the #2 seed in the NAIA National Championship. Cumberlands is a private Christian university located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, with an enrollment of approximately 5,468 students.
Cumberlands women's lacrosse earned the #2 seed in the 2026 NAIA National Championship tournament, announced May 4, 2026, after finishing the regular season 19-1 with both the AAC regular season and tournament titles. The Patriots will face #7 Ave Maria in the quarterfinals on May 11, 2026. The team was named the Brick Oven Team of the Month for April after posting a 6-0 record with wins over four ranked or receiving-votes opponents.
Frequently Asked
- Who are the leading scorers for Cumberlands women's lacrosse?
- Ashlee Baker leads the team with 128 points and a NAIA-best 66 assists. Anna Lobbezoo has 89 points and Emma Rittman has 84 points.
- What is Cumberlands women's lacrosse' recent tournament seeding and record?
- Cumberlands earned the #2 seed in the 2026 NAIA National Championship tournament with a 19-1 record after capturing both the AAC regular season and tournament titles.
- What conference does Cumberlands women's lacrosse play in?
- Cumberlands women's lacrosse competes in the AAC (American Athletic Conference) as a NAIA division program.
- Where is the University of the Cumberlands located?
- The University of the Cumberlands is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and has approximately 5,468 students enrolled.
- Who is the head coach of Cumberlands women's lacrosse?
- Kelly Buikus is the head coach of University of the Cumberlands women's lacrosse.
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