LEBANON, Tenn.--Looking to redeem their first conference loss of the season, Cumberland hosted Georgetown College. The Phoenix found three goals in a clean sheet victory to down the Tigers at Lindsey Donnell Stadium Wednesday afternoon. 

With both teams being known for their defensive solidity, the first twenty minutes only saw two shots on goal for either team, both coming for the Phoenix. The most sinister shot of the first part of the half came from a Kam Stanley free kick; as Shjon Rippy was forced to spring onto a pretty knuckleback attempt.

The Phoenix looked to be in control of the game, outshooting the Tigers 9-1 through the first 30 minutes of action. Finally locating the elusive first goal, Cumberland struck just before the break.

In the 38th minute Victor Ramirez seemingly took on the whole Tiger defense and found Philipp Schmidtke unmarked in the box. Schmidtke followed through on the shot, putting the Phoenix ahead 1-0.

Defensively, both teams were still relentless in the second half, but the Phoenix had more goals left to score. In the 72nd minute Cumberland brought on two substitutions in the form of John Azar and Philipp Schmidtke, who were the catalyst of two more CU goals.

Scoring the first of the two goals, Schmidtke added his second goal of the day. John Azar took control of the midfield when he checked in and it was his creativity that allowed him to dribble through the Tiger defense and find Schmidtke unmarked again.

Just 44 seconds later it was the same play in reverse, as John Azar was the recipient of an assist from Schmidtke for the 3-0 lead. 

Cumberland would fend off the Tigers the final 10 minutes to come out with a big conference win. 

In the match, the Phoenix rattled off 18 shots with nine being on goal. The Cumberland backline held Georgetown to just five shots in the match with only one on target. The match was very physical featuring 24 fouls and six yellow cards, three for either side.

Cumberland will be back in action on Sunday as they play host to NCAA Division II opponent Delta State. The match is set to kick-off at 3:00 p.m.