Bethel University (Tennessee) - Athletics

Athletics

Bethel University teams, nicknamed athletically as the Wildcats, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I level, primarily competing in the TranSouth Athletic Conference in all sports; except for track and football, which those compete in the Mid-South Conference. Starting the 2013-14 season, the Wildcats will join the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). Bethel was a charter member of the Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VSAC). Prior to competing in the TranSouth, Bethel played in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). Bethel University's mascot is the Wildcat. Bethel offers Intramural sports in a wide variety of areas. Activities include: beach volleyball, dodge ball, co-ed soccer, tennis, softball, flag football, basketball, and many other events.

Some of the sport teams’ accomplishments include:

• Men’s Soccer – NAIA National Champions 2008. Played four of five years at the National Tournament.

• In-Line Hockey – National Champions in 2011-2012; Southeastern Champions, second place in the National Championship for 2010.

• Bass Fishing – Southern Collegiate Champions for 2010-11, Match Champions, Invitation Champions, 1st Triple Crown Champion.

• Women’s Basketball – Three straight National Tournament appearances, ranked in “top ten”, in NAIA for 2010-11.