For more sports updates and the latest stats, visit the official home of Bethel Pilots at BUpilots.com 18 BETHELUNIVERSITY.EDU/MAGAZINE Continued from p. 16 SPORTS UPDATES WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL The Women’s Volleyball team, under the direction of first-year Head Coach and Bethel Volleyball alumna Erica Dregitz, finished the season 21-18 and 8-10 in the Crossroads League. Bethel lost to the Grace Lancers 3-1 in the Crossroads League Quarterfinal, but swept Judson in the NCCAA North-Central Regional Championship. The Pilots swept MACU (Okla.) and Carolina University but lost 3-0 to Columbia International to move on to the NCCAA National Tournament Semifinal, where Jessup (Calif.) swept BU. MEN’S BOWLING The Men’s Bowling team placed eighth at the Crossroads League Championship at Signature Lanes in Goshen, Ind. WOMEN’S BOWLING The Women’s Bowling team placed eighth in the Crossroads League Championship at Signature Lanes in Goshen, Ind. MEN’S BASKETBALL The Men’s Basketball team made it to the NAIA Round of 16 in Kansas City and forced overtime with a big Preston Phillips three from inside half court but fell to LSU-Alexandria in a tough game. The Pilots hosted the NAIA first and second rounds in the Gates Gymnasium for the first time in program history and won both games to advance. The Pilots ended the season with a 24-9 overall record and 14-4 in the Crossroads League. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Women’s Basketball team ended their season with a 13-16 record and 6-12 in the Crossroads League to improve since head coach Scott Polsgrove took the helm of the program. The Pilots made the Crossroads League Tournament and ended the season in the Quarterfinal with a 75-58 loss to No. 9 Saint Francis (Ind.). - Luke Schrock Jameir Jefferson Bethel Basketball Game Raises Funds for Local Teen with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Bethel University’s men’s basketball team played Indiana University South Bend in a special charity game on Sat., Nov. 9, 2024. Half of the proceeds from ticket sales went toward supporting Ella Hunt, a local teen who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) as an infant. Due to her condition, Ella has lost all muscle control and is unable to move, swallow or breathe on her own. Her mind is not affected and she has typical teenage dreams and goals, inspiring others through her positive outlook on life. A check for $1,863 was presented at the game, and $2,300 in total was raised to help the family with medical needs. You can learn more about Ella’s story on her Facebook page, EllaLanayHunt. The entire event, from start to finish, was planned and organized by Bethel’s Administration and Organization class, taught by Kiel Boynton, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. The class voted to have Ella as the beneficiary. Her family is well connected to Bethel: her brother Noah graduated in 2024, and her brother Carter is a current freshman.
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