Debate is a fast-paced academic sport that is not for the faint of heart. It pushes debaters beyond their perceived abilities. They have to think on their feet, control their emotions, withstand pressure, and balance time constraints. Critical thinking skills are sharpened, wits are tested, and debaters finish the year as stronger thinkers and better orators than when they began.  The University of the Cumberlands debate team has too many trophies to fit in the office where they usually practice. As it turns out, the team comes out swinging just as hard in virtual competitions as theyâve done in person. For example, they placed third in the nation (out of 25 schools in attendance) in debate sweepstakes overall in Division II sweeps at the National Christian College Forensics Association tournament held online March 25-28. And now, the team has its sights set on Rwanda.