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November 11, 2026
McKENZIE (November 11) — Bethel University's women's basketball team has climbed to No. 1 in the nation, moving up three positions in the first regular-season NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll released Wednesday.
November 10, 2026
Back-to-Back! Wildcats Capture Second Straight Mid-South Championship
November 3, 2026
McKENZIE (October 31) — Bethel University honored longtime supporters Patty and Thomas Kahlden Saturday by naming the field at Walter Butler Stadium in their honor during halftime of the Wildcats’ Senior Day football game. The field is named Patty & Thomas Kahlden Field in recognition of the couple, whose contributions to the university total nearly $3.2 million.
October 29, 2026
McKenzie (October 29) — Bethel University announced that the field at Walter Butler Stadium will be named Patty & Thomas Kahlden Field in honor of longtime supporters Patty and Thomas Kahlden, whose giving to the University totals nearly $3.2 million, including a recent $1…
October 27, 2026
NASHVILLE (October 24) — Under clear skies and with temperatures at 70 degrees at the starting line, runners from across the country took to the streets of Music City Saturday morning for the 2026 Nashville Half Marathon & 5K, hosted by Run Nash. The event drew 3,800 registered participants, bringing together competitive athletes, first-time runners and families for a morning of fitness, community and celebration through some of Nashville's most recognizable neighborhoods.
October 26, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Cumberland (Tenn.) is the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Mid-South Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament, conference officials announced on Saturday. The Phoenix claimed the regular-season title and a bye into the tournament semifinals after finishing with a conference-best 14 points in the MSC Men's Soccer Table. Cumberland finished 2026 with a 4-0-2 record in conference play.
October 25, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Campbellsville (Ky.), Cumberlands (Ky.), and Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) are the top three seeds in the 2026 Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament conference officials announced on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
October 22, 2026
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Basketball fans are in for a treat as Bethel University hosts the highly anticipated 2026 Carroll County Chamber Classic. The action-packed two-day tournament will take over Crisp Arena on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, showcasing four powerhouse…
October 20, 2026
McKENZIE — Bethel University welcomed students, alumni, faculty, and staff back to campus for Homecoming 2026, hosting a three-day celebration from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17. The weekend featured time-honored traditions, spirited athletic competition, alumni reunions, and community festivities.
October 19, 2026
McKENZIE (October 16) — Bethel University honored four former athletic standouts and one distinguished contributor during the 2026 Bethel University Athletic Hall of Fame & Alumni Banquet held Friday night in the Crisp Arena.
October 19, 2026
McKENZIE — Tickets are now on sale for Bethel University’s annual “Christmas with Renaissance,” which attracted nearly 3,000 guests last year and returns December 4-6 for four performances at Bouldin Auditorium.
October 19, 2026
MCKENZIE (October 16, 2026) — The Jerry Wilcoxson Memorial Golf Tournament honors the legacy of the late Dr. Jerry Wilcoxson during Bethel's homecoming week. Homecoming is a time for Wildcats from all over to come back home and celebrate years of students, faith, education, and…
October 19, 2026
McKENZIE (October 17) — Bethel struck first and held an early second-quarter lead, but the University of the Cumberlands scored 31 unanswered points to defeat the Wildcats 38–21 Saturday afternoon at Walter Butler Stadium.
October 18, 2026
Bethel University’s Homecoming Court. This year’s Faculty and Staff Homecoming King and Queen are Linda Hearn and Randy Tanaka. Members of the senior class, Moriah Lewis and Tyler Webb were crowned as Homecoming Queen and King. Moriah Lewis is a senior from Selmer, majoring in Criminal Justice, and is the daughter of Shelley Walker. Moriah is involved with Bethel University’s softball team and the Black Student Union. After graduation, Moriah plans to move to Nashville or Memphis and pursue a career as a Forensic Interviewer for a Child Advocacy Center.
October 12, 2026
ALTON, Illinois — – The Bethel University women’s golf team captured the Missouri Baptist University Fall Classic championship Tuesday at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, finishing 15 strokes ahead of runner-up Baker.
October 12, 2026
ROCKVALE, Tenn. – The Bethel Wildcats fired a tournament-best 13-under-par final round Tuesday to win the Music City Collegiate at Champions Run Golf Course. Cumberland hosted the strong 19-team event October 5–6.
October 11, 2026
MCKENZIE (October 10, 2026) — The Bethel Wildcats football team snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday, defeating Faulkner 21-10 at Walter Butler Stadium on Carroll County Students and Families Day.
October 6, 2026
McKENZIE — Bethel University is set to welcome students, alumni, faculty, and staff to campus for Homecoming 2026, an action-packed three-day celebration taking place from Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17. Featuring time-honored traditions, spirited athletic contests, alumni reunions, and community festivities, this year’s event promises something for every member of the Wildcat family.
October 6, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 3) — The sounds of precision and pageantry filled the air on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as bands from across the region gathered for the annual Huntingdon Marching Band Invitational. Under the bright lights of competition, student musicians and color guard performers showcased months of rigorous preparation, vying for top honors in a series of classifications based on band size.
October 4, 2026
McKENZIE – The Bethel University Men's Wildcats Soccer Team erased a two-goal halftime deficit with four unanswered second-half goals to defeat Freed-Hardeman 4–2 Friday at Walter Butler Stadium.
