IWU spoils senior day for Peciulis and No.3 Pilots

by Paul Condry | Jan 18, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines

Bethel Athletics celebrated senior Alonas Peciulis on Saturday afternoon in the Gates Gymnasium for his contributions to the Bethel Men’s Basketball Program.  In his four years as a Bethel Pilot, Peciulis competed in the 2025...

Dave Troyer Memorial Scholarship Announced

by Paul Condry | Jan 16, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports

MISHAWAKA, Ind. – This Saturday, January 17, a special presentation is planned to take place during halftime of the men’s basketball game where the No. 3 Bethel Pilots take on No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan University in Gates Gymnasium on Bethel’s campus. The...

No.1 Grace races past No.3 Pilots

by Paul Condry | Jan 15, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA

WINONA LAKE, Ind.—On Wednesday evening, the No. 3 Bethel Pilots (16-2, 6-2) fell 99-81 to the No. 1 Grace College Lancers (18-0, 8-0) in the Manahan OCC.  Jameir Jefferson, last week’s Crossroads League Defender of the Week, totaled 18 points and 11...

Bethel Women’s basketball holds off Grace

by Paul Condry | Jan 15, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines

WINONA LAKE, Ind. —The Bethel Pilots (13-5, 4-4) picked up their third consecutive win over the Grace College Lancers (9-9, 1-7) with a 97-95 victory in the Manahan OCC on Wednesday evening. Jazmyn Smith showcased a double-double with 26 points, her highest...

No.7 Bethel MBB survives late Mount Vernon surge to improve to 16-1

by Paul Condry | Jan 11, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA

MISHAWAKA, Ind. —The Bethel Pilots (16-1, 6-1) defeated the Mount Vernon Nazarene Cougars (11-6, 3-4) 89-88 on Saturday evening in the Gates Gymnasium. The win increases the program’s winning streak to five over the Crossroads League opponent, which began...

Claywell leads Bethel women’s basketball balanced attack to outlast Mt. Vernon Nazarene, 79-59

by Paul Condry | Jan 11, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA

MISHAWAKA, Ind. —The Bethel Women’s Basketball Team (12-5, 3-4) showcased their highest scoring performance (79-59) against the Mount Vernon Nazarene Cougars (5-12, 1-6) on Saturday afternoon in the Gates Gymnasium. Previously, the Pilots’ biggest...