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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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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. …
May 20, 2025
McKENZIE — Huntingdon softball standout Bailey Cary signed with the Bethel University softball program Wednesday.
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.
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.
March 25, 2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The #16 Bethel Lady Cats staged a stunning comeback against #2 Southern Oregon, securing a thrilling 74-70 victory and earning their first-ever trip to the Fab Four.
March 18, 2025
McKENZIE (March 14-15) — The Bethel University Lady Wildcats are headed to Sioux City, Iowa, for the Round of 16 of the NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship after a pair of wins this weekend in the first and second rounds.
March 11, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (March 4) — In a season filled with resilience, grit, and undeniable heart, the Bethel Lady Wildcats capped off their magical run with a stunning 54-47 victory over the #3 ranked Campbellsville Tigers to claim the Mid-South Championship on Tuesday evening.
March 3, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There is an old adage in sports which states, “It’s hard to beat a good opponent three times in one season.” The fifth seeded Bethel Lady Wildcats proved that to be true as they beat fourth seeded Georgetown 84-58 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Saturday afternoon in Bowling Green.
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel lost an ardent supporter with the passing of Bethel Hall-of-Famer Shorty Akers earlier in the week. Shorty was honored before both games versus Freed-Hardeman Saturday. One has to know the Wildcats, who attended the Akers funeral on Friday played with even more passion in memory of their friend.
January 28, 2025
McKENZIE (January 21) — Bethel University hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce the appointment of Chris Springer as the next Wildcat head football coach.
January 13, 2025
McKENZIE — Bethel University announced longtime Bethel Volleyball Coach Starla Cupples has been named Bethel’s Compliance Administrator and Senior Women’s Leader.
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 20) — After six seasons as head coach of the Bethel University Football program, Coach Michael Jasper (44-20) has announced he is departing the university to become the head coach at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. The Hatters are a NCAA Division I program competing in the Pioneer League.
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — Bethel University Interim Director of Athletics Dave McCulley and the athletic staff honored graduating student-athletes Friday. The students were among the fall graduating class which received diplomas on Saturday in graduation ceremonies at the school.
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — Prior to the season, eighteen players had scored 1,000 points in their basketball careers as a Lady Wildcat.
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 15) — The Bethel Wildcats closed their season Saturday in Walter Butler Stadium playing host to the Faulkner Eagles. It was Senior Day for the Wildcats with ceremonies taking place before the kickoff. It was also Pepsi MidAmerica Day at the stadium.
