2019-20 Bethany Athletics Department News
Anselmino and Sparks Recognized as PAC Scholar-Athletes
June 16, 2020
New Wilmington, Pa – Bethany College’s athletes Ryan Anselmino and Katie Sparks were recognized as PAC Scholar-Athletes announced by the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Tuesday morning.
Bethany Student-Athletes Adapt to the Times
April 15, 2020
The normal pattern of life for Bethany student-athletes who dedicate most school-year time to academics and team-related activities was recently turned upside down in a matter of days. A month has passed since the announcement of the suspension of athletic events and remote learning would take place. The spring competitions pulled right out from beneath the student-athletes in March, and every member of the Bison community was affected in some way, with the announcements cancelling first individual events and then entire spring sports seasons. That precipitated to Bethany like most colleges nationally transitioning to remote classes for the remainder of the semester.
PAC announces official cancellation of 2020 spring sports season
April 04, 2020
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. (pacathletics.org)--At its annual spring meeting, which was held as a virtual conference on April 2, the Presidents' Council of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) officially cancelled the 2020 spring varsity sports season. The PAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Banquet, held annually in May in Wexford, Pa., was also cancelled.
Bell and Gordon Earn PAC Weekly Honors
March 16, 2020
Greenville, Pa – Bethany College baseball player Seth Gordon and softball senior Tyra Bell were announced as Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Hitters of the week for their performances last week.
PAC announces response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. (pacathletics.org)—The Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Presidents Council has determined it to be in the best interest of the health and safety of its students, faculty, staff and campus communities to indefinitely suspend all varsity athletically-related activities, effective immediately.
Bethany Places 48 on Presidents' Athletic Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll
January 21, 2020
Greenville, Pa – Bethany College featured 48 scholar-athletes on the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) 2019 Fall Academic Honor Roll announced by the league office Tuesday morning.
Bethany College to Host Scholar Athlete Experience Day
January 07, 2020
Bethany, W. Va – Bethany College athletics will hold a Scholar-Athlete Experience Day for all interested athletes on February 8, 2020. Registration for the day will begin at 10 am and prospective scholar-athletes will experience a tour of Bethany College campus, meet the coaches, and have a Q&A with current scholar-athletes. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the introduction to “Bison360” and complimentary admission to the basketball double-header against PAC opponent Chatham Cougars.
Nine soccer members named to All-PAC teams; Grether Earns All-PAC Second Team
November 14, 2019
Greenville, Pa – Members of both Bethany College men’s and women’s soccer teams were honored as the Presidents’ Athletic Conference released its All-Conference Teams early Thursday afternoon.
Bethany Hall of Famer Goin ’59 dies at 83
October 15, 2019
BETHANY, W.Va. – Former Bethany College Coach and Athletic Director Robert “Bob” G. Goin ’59 died suddenly on Oct. 12 at the age of 83.
Bethany College Inducts Six New HoF Members During Annual Homecoming Tradition
October 01, 2019
Bethany College athletics inducted six new members into the Bethany Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon, as part of the annual homecoming festivities. The 2019 inductees were also recognized before the start of the football game against Westminster as part of the annual tradition. The 2019 inductees included Angela Ryder (Bado), class of 1977 (Women's Field Hockey); Alexander Ciocca III, class of 1976 (Football); Jean Newman (Goldring), class of 1975 (Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, and Tennis); Michael Houck, class of 2001 (Baseball); John Kenneth McVay, class of 1969 (Football); and Robert Radakovich; class of 1974 (Football, Track & Field, Basketball).
Julbert Named Director of Student Athlete Success
August 26, 2019
Director of Athletics Steve Thompson has announced the hiring of Meighan Julbert as the Director of Student Athlete Success. Julbert was hired as part of the Division III Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant that Bethany College was awarded earlier this summer.
2019 Hall of Fame Class Unveiled
July 11, 2019
Bethany College has announced that it will induct six new members as part of its 41st Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Class.