(Lebanon, Tenn.) -- Trevecca defeated Cumberland University 92-57 at Moore Gym two weeks ago, but the young Bulldogs had different ideas for the rematch. CU had won three of their last four games since TNU blasted them two weeks earlier. The Bulldogs carried their recent momentum and handed Trevecca their second consecutive loss 65-53. It's the lowest point total for the Trojans this season.

Cumberland started hot and led 33-16 with three minutes remaining in the first half. Trevecca rallied over the final three minutes of the first half with a 13-2 run to make the halftime score 35-29. Trevecca used a 12-6 run to start the second half, which tied the score at 41 with 16:02 to play. Trevecca had several opportunities to take the lead, but instead saw Cumberland hold the Trojans scoreless for more than 8 minutes. After the draught Trevecca trailed 49-43 and wouldn't get any closer during the final seven minutes.

The Trojans drop to 15-8 overall and 6-3 in the TranSouth Conference. Trevecca leads the all-time series with Cumberland 29-12. Trevecca is now tied for first place in the TranSouth with Freed-Hardeman and Lee. Trevecca coach Sam Harris is just one win shy of 300 career wins.