MAYFIELD, KY -- Mid-Continent University eliminated Cumberland from the TranSouth Conference basketball championships 76-70 Saturday night in the tournament semifinals.

The Bulldogs ended the tournament run 22-9 overall while surprising Mid-Continent advances to the tournament finals next week.

CU's Michael Sweat had 18 in the loss, Johnny Williams added 17 and Jerrell towns chipped in with 14.

Cumberland defeated Bethel 64-59 Thursday at the Floyd Center in the tournament quarterfinals.