Homecoming Royalty Honored During Wildcat Football Game
November 4, 2025
This year, Bethel started a new Homecoming tradition. It is one that celebrates the incredible students, faculty and staff who make this community so special.
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Bethel to Celebrate Homecoming this Week
October 28, 2025
McKENZIE — Homecoming is October 30-November 1 and the university is bringing the entire campus community together for three days filled with connection, Wildcat spirit, and new memories.
Lady Wildcats are Number Two in Preseason Poll
October 23, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 22) — The Bethel Lady Wildcats, coming off the best season in program history, open their 2025-26 basketball season in the Atrium Classic Saturday in Canton, Missouri.
Bethel University Set to Induct 2025 Athletic Hall-of-Fame Class
October 21, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University will celebrate its athletic heritage and recognize outstanding alumni on Friday, October 31, with the induction of three former athletic greats and one dedicated contributor into its prestigious Athletic Hall-of-Fame.
Bethel Homecoming Starts October 30
October 21, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University’s annual Homecoming starts October 30 and culminates on Saturday, November 1.
Athletic Hall-of-Fame Induction is October 31
October 7, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University will honor three former athletic greats and a contributor with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday October 31.
Football Cats Forced to Forfeit at Keiser
September 16, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Bethel University Wildcats and the No. 2-ranked Keiser Seahawks met Saturday afternoon in West Palm Beach, Florida, in a matchup that was halted prematurely.
Sunrise Cafe Feeds Bethel Lady Wildcat Soccer Team
September 16, 2025
McKENZIE (September 13) — On Saturday, Sunrise Cafe located at 62 Waldren St. donated the pregame breakfast to the Lady Wildcat Soccer team.
Soccer Cats Take Down Blue Mountain
August 26, 2025
McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcats won their season opener Saturday afternoon beating visiting Blue Mountain Christian 3-0. It was also the season opener for the Toppers.
Cy Kerber Joins Bethel Baseball Staff
August 26, 2025
McKENZIE — Coach Rusty Thompson announced Friday the addition of Cy Kerber to his Wildcat coaching staff.
Lady Cats Golf Poised for Another Historic Run
August 26, 2025
McKENZIE — The Bethel University Lady Wildcat Golf Team enters the 2025-2026 season with high expectations and championship ambitions after one of the most successful campaigns in program history.
Bethel Golf Facility Becoming a Reality
August 19, 2025
McKENZIE — The dream of a Coach Jerry Wilcoxson Golf facility for current and future Bethel University golfers is becoming a reality. The facility off Highway 22, just north of the Dr. Deb Thompson Tennis Complex, is taking shape.
Essary Named Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year
August 12, 2025
BOWLING GREEN — Bethel University’s Jason Essary is the 2024-25 Mid-South Conference Above and Beyond Athletic Trainer of the Year, MSC officials announced Wednesday.
Bethel Announces New Softball Coaching Staff
August 5, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University is excited to announce the appointment of Craig Massey as the new varsity women’s head softball coach and Shasta Emerson as an assistant coach.
Softball Cats Sign South Gibson/ JSCC Standout
July 2, 2025
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -The Bethel University Lady Wildcats signed softball standout Ashlyn Berkley recently. Ashlyn comes to Bethel from Jackson State Community College, having enjoyed an excellent prep …
BETHEL 10 & UNDER BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP CONCLUDES
July 2, 2025
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (June 2025) -Coach Jeff Britt and his staff concluded the Annual Wildcat Individual 10 & under boys' basketball camp Wednesday at Bethel's Crisp Arena. One-on-one …
BETHEL 17 & UNDER BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP CONCLUDES
July 2, 2025
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (June 2025) -Bethel University Coach Jeff Britt and his staff concluded the Annual Wildcat Individual 17 & under boys' basketball camp Wednesday at Bethel's Crisp Arena. …
Huntingdon Softball Standout Signs with Bethel
May 20, 2025
McKENZIE — Huntingdon softball standout Bailey Cary signed with the Bethel University softball program Wednesday.
Lady Cats Fall in National Semi-Finals
April 1, 2025
SIOUX City, Iowa — Bethel’s historic season came to an end Monday night in the NAIA Women’s National Semi-finals in Sioux City, Iowa as the Lady Wildcats fell 84-52 to the defending champion Dordt Defenders.
Huge NAIA Honors for Coach Chris Nelson, Hart Sisters
April 1, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2024-25 NAIA Women’s Basketball All-America Teams along with the 2025 NAIA Player of the Year and the 2025 NAIA Coach of the Year.
