Bethel Wildcats Unveil 2026 Football Schedule
March 5, 2026
McKENZIE (March 5) — Coach Chris Springer, in conjunction with the Bethel University Sports Information Office, released the 2026 Wildcat football schedule Thursday.
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The Postseason Journey Begins in Crisp
March 3, 2026
For the second year in a row, Crisp Arena, the home of Bethel University's Lady Wildcats, will serve as one of the 16 venues across the country to host first and second round action in the NAIA …
Lady Wildcat Micah Hart is Mid-South Conference Player of the Year
February 27, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — After a dominant 2025-26 regular season campaign that placed her among the league’s elite from start to finish, Bethel’s Micah Hart has been named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.
Top-Seeded Bethel Lady Wildcats Advance to MSC Women's Basketball Tourney
February 23, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mid-South Conference officials released the 2026 MSC Women's Basketball Tournament bracket Saturday following the conclusion of the conference's regular season. The …
Lady Wildcats Defeat Cumberland, Wildcats Fall
February 6, 2026
McKENZIE (February 5) — Bethel University hosted Cumberland University Thursday for a pair of Mid-South Conference basketball contests. The Lady Wildcats had a slow start offensively, but a strong fourth quarter sealed a 58-43 victory. The Wildcats fell behind early and trailed by as much as 23 points. A second half rally cut the deficit to single digits, but the visiting Phoenix held on to win, 83-68.
Bethel University Basketball Resumes Today
February 5, 2026
Bethel University basketball is back in action today! The teams will host Cumberland University this afternoon at Crisp Arena, beginning with the Lady Wildcats at 5:30 p.m.
Three Weakley Countians Cheer for Bethel
January 20, 2026
Weakley County is well-represented on the Bethel University cheerleading squad, with 15 percent of the 20-person squad calling the county home.
McKenzie's Weatherford Signs with Bethel Golf
January 12, 2026
McKENZIE (January 9) — McKenzie High School senior golf standout Charli Weatherford will continue her athletic career at Bethel University following a signing ceremony Friday in the MHS Theatre. She was joined by family, coaches, teammates, classmates and other longtime supporters.
Reynolds Sisters Bring Championship Culture to Bethel Lady Wildcats
December 30, 2025
Kylie and Mikaela Reynolds are McKenzie High School alumni and basketball standouts who helped lead the Lady Rebels to back-to-back state championships in 2022 and 2023.
Undefeated Lady Wildcats Earn First-Ever Number One Ranking
December 22, 2025
McKENZIE (December 17-18) — Bethel (Tenn.) climbed to the top of the latest NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Poll for the first time in program history Wednesday, earning 14 first-place votes and 534 points after starting the season 13-0.
#1 Seed Wildcats Punch Ticket to the Final Site
November 25, 2025
McKENZIE — Behind a blistering first half and a resilient closing stretch, the No. 1-seeded Bethel Wildcats Men’s Soccer Team secured its place at the national final site Saturday afternoon, outlasting Union Commonwealth 2–1 at Walter Butler Stadium.
Lady Cats Remain Perfect with Statement Win at Home
November 25, 2025
McKENZIE — The Bethel Lady Cats basketball team left no doubt Saturday afternoon inside Crisp Arena, overpowering Texas A&M–San Antonio 91-51 to remain unbeaten and move to 10-0 on the season.
Wildcats Capture Mid-South Conference Soccer Championship
November 17, 2025
McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcats are champions once again. With a dominant 2-0 victory over Cumberland (TN) at Walter Butler Stadium, the Wildcats claimed the Mid-South Conference Soccer Tournament Championship, completing a remarkable postseason run marked by grit, precision, and team chemistry.
Wildcats Fall to Lindsey Wilson on Senior Day
November 17, 2025
McKENZIE (November 15) — On a day built to honor Bethel’s seniors, the Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders had plans of their own. From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, the visitors controlled the pace and handed the Wildcats a tough 33-14 loss Saturday afternoon at Walter Butler Stadium.
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.
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.
