Nearly 40 years since he started coaching in 1987, former Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Lightfoot’s influence continues to impact a third generation of players through the coaches he mentored as students.
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Woman’s Tennis Makes Program History With ITA Nationals Appearance
Szilvi Ferenczy and Paola Lameda represented Bethel at the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Nationals Cup, marking the program’s first doubles appearance. Despite facing tough competition, their qualification was a significant achievement for the Pilots.
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Sports Updates – Spring 2026
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Women’s Soccer Makes Program History With First-Ever NCCAA National Championship
On Friday, Nov. 30, 2023, the Women’s Soccer team made program history by winning their first-ever NCCAA national championship.
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Pilots Play at Four Winds Field
On Oct. 3, 2023, the Bethel Pilots faced Indiana University South Bend Titans in the first-ever Bethel Baseball Classic at Four Winds Field.
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Sharing the Gospel Overseas Bonds Basketball Team
This summer, Bethel’s men’s basketball team traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) to serve, play basketball and share the love of God with the people of Cayetano Germosén.
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Campus News – Fall 2023
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Community Key to Championship
On Dec. 5, 2022, Bethel University’s Men’s Soccer Team made program and school history by winning the NAIA National Championship.
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