2024-25 Bethany College Women's Wrestling News

Barrus Competing in World Team Trials
Barrus Competing in World Team Trials

April 03, 2025

Trinity Barrus is a true freshman at Bethany College with a winning mindset.

Barrus, Kophazy Named NWCA Scholar AAs
Barrus, Kophazy Named NWCA Scholar AAs

March 13, 2025

Two Bison were named NWCA Scholar All-Americans for their efforts in the classroom during the 2024-25 season.

Barrus Elevates Bethany Wrestling in Iowa
Barrus Elevates Bethany Wrestling in Iowa

March 07, 2025

While Bethany is the only DIII school in the beautiful state of West Virginia, Barrus’s fall elevated Bethany to the top scoring school in West Virginia among all NCAA Divisions.

Barrus Qualifies for Nationals
Barrus Qualifies for Nationals

February 22, 2025

Freshman Trinity Barrus beats a nationally ranked opponent en-route to a third place finish at NCWWC Regionals.

Bison Qualify for Regionals in Thriller
Bison Qualify for Regionals in Thriller

February 13, 2025

 With this dual meet, the team qualified for the individual regional tournament next weekend. 

Barrus Hat-tricks for the Season
Barrus Hat-tricks for the Season

February 09, 2025

Bethany had five total place winners in the JCU Open, including a champion at 160.

Watson Wins Purple Raider Open
Watson Wins Purple Raider Open

January 19, 2025

The 117 pounder ended all matches early in Mount Unions round robin style tournament.

Wrestling Sweeps Tri-Meet
Wrestling Sweeps Tri-Meet

January 16, 2025

The Bison cruised to a 2-0 day, winning both dual meets comfortably. 

Bison Win First Dual Meet in Program History
Bison Win First Dual Meet in Program History

January 10, 2025

The Bison won their first ever dual meet 35-15 against Hiram College.

Barrus & Kirk Claim Championship
Barrus & Kirk Claim Championship

December 08, 2024

From Left: Trinity Barrus, Jasmine Craddock, Shaneilah Kirk, Sophie Diaz, and Kasey Kophazy

Barrus Wins Bracket; All Five Place in Open
Barrus Wins Bracket; All Five Place in Open

November 17, 2024

Bethany entered five wrestlers at their respective weights in the Millersville Women’s Open. Every wrestler placed at the tournament, with the Bison having two finalists and a champion. Three Bethany wrestlers got their first college victory: Shanielah Kirk, Kasey Kophazy, and Sophie Diaz.

Barrus Impresses in Inaugural Competition
Barrus Impresses in Inaugural Competition

November 02, 2024

Bethany’s 160 pounder bursted onto the scene. Barrus walked out of the gym wearing a silver medal which she earned from pinning her way to the finals.

Di Pol Named Head Women's Wrestling Coach
Di Pol Named Head Women's Wrestling Coach

September 03, 2024

Bethany College Director of Athletics Brian Sansom has appointed experienced women’s wrestling coach Peter Di Pol to lead the Bethany women’s wrestling program ahead of their inaugural season.