GEORGETOWN, Ky. – The Bethel Wildcats travel to Georgetown, Kentucky   Saturday to tangle with the Georgetown Tigers in another key MSC showdown with kick-off slated for 12:30 p.m. CT.
The Wildcats are 2-4 and 0-1 in the MSC.  The No. 15 Tigers are 4-2 and 2-0. Bethel is 0-2 in road games this year. The Homecoming affair will be only the second home game for the Tigers where they are 0-1 on the season. 
Series: 
It will be the 10^th meeting in the series with the Tigers holding a 5-4 advantage. Bethel won 26-23 last year in McKenzie.
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Stats:
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Last Time Out:
(BU)
Bethel struck first and held an early second-quarter lead, but the University of the Cumberlands scored 31 unanswered points to defeat the Wildcats 38–21 Saturday afternoon at Walter Butler Stadium.
The Wildcats needed just two plays to reach the end zone on their opening possession. Jamarion Dowdell broke loose for a 55-yard touchdown run, and Eli Burciaga's extra point gave Bethel a 7–0 advantage with 14:21 remaining in the first quarter.
Cumberlands answered less than a minute later when Jayden Clayton raced 69 yards for a touchdown to tie the contest at 7–7.
Bethel regained the lead early in the second quarter. Terris Smith capped a three-play, 68-yard drive with a 27-yard touchdown run, putting the Wildcats ahead 14–7 with 13:02 left before halftime.
The Patriots responded with an 87-yard scoring march, finishing with Michael Petty's 11-yard touchdown run to even the score. Cole Ruehling added a 31-yard field goal with six minutes remaining in the half, giving Cumberlands its first lead at 17–14.
Drew Gregg then connected with Clayton on a three-yard touchdown pass with 1:15 remaining, sending the Patriots into halftime ahead 24–14.
Cumberlands extended its advantage on the opening kickoff of the second half as Ronye Watson returned the kick 73 yards for a touchdown. The Patriots added another score four seconds into the fourth quarter when Gregg found Petty for a three-yard touchdown pass, completing a 10-play, 56-yard drive for a 38–14 lead.
The Wildcats closed the scoring with a 10-play, 98-yard touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter. Silas Teat connected with Micah Jones for a 34-yard scoring strike with two minutes remaining, and Burciaga's third extra point provided the final margin.
Teat finished with 241 passing yards, while Jones led Bethel's receiving corps with 97 yards. Dowdell paced the Wildcats on the ground with 79 yards.
Clayton led Cumberlands with 169 rushing yards and scored both a rushing and receiving touchdown. Gregg passed for 153 yards and two touchdowns, while Petty totaled 90 receiving yards and also scored on the ground and through the air.
 (GC)
The Tigers pulled off the 24-21 upset win in overtime over No. 11 Lindsey Wilson University on October 10.  The Tigers had last week off. 

Coaches:
Coach Chris Springer is in his second year as head coach of the Wildcats and is 6 -9 with the Cats.
John Perin was elevated to Georgetown College head coach on December 10th, 2024. Perin took over for Chris Oliver, who stepped away from coaching and remains at Georgetown in his current role of Vice President for Athletics. Perrin is 11-5 in his second season with the Tigers.

Next Week & Upcoming Action: 
Bethel University invites all former football and soccer student-athletes to return to campus Saturday, October 31, for a celebration of Wildcat tradition, friendships, and memories as Bethel hosts Campbellsville University at 1:30 p.m. at Walter Butler Stadium.
Each returning former football and soccer student-athlete will receive two complimentary tickets.
Adding to the occasion, Bethel will honor its football seniors during ceremonies before kickoff.
Come home, Wildcats. Relive the memories, reconnect with teammates, and help celebrate a special part of Bethel history.
Did You Know?
Bethel averages 16.5 points per game and yields 26.3 per outing.
The Cats average 92 .0 yards rushing and yield 193.0 per contest.
The Wildcats average 195.1 passing per game and the opponents go up top for 167.8 per game.
The Cats average 34 percent in third down conversions while their opponents are averaging 40 percent against the Cats on third down attempts.
The Tigers average 26.7 points and yield 20.0 per game.
GC rushes for 87.7 yards per outing and gives up 128.0 per game. 
The Tigers average 225.7 in the air and give up 183.3 per game. 
UC converts 30 percent on third down attempts while their opponents' average 33 percent.