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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
