MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Bethel University honored its seniors, celebrated 20 years of Walter Butler Stadium and recognized a gift that will benefit generations of Wildcat student-athletes Saturday as the Wildcats hosted No. 10 Campbellsville in their final home football game of the season.
Campbellsville scored 21 first-quarter points on its way to a 51–7 Mid-South Conference victory. Bethel dropped to 2–6 overall and 0–3 in conference play, while the Tigers improved to 7–1 and 3–1.
Before kickoff, Bethel recognized Logan Miller, Christian Harden, Luke Streeter, Jordan Jackson, Brandon Hall, Brenton Hall, JaRiona Turner and Jace Willis. The Senior Day ceremony provided an opportunity to thank the honorees for their commitment and contributions to the Wildcat program.
The afternoon also marked the stadium's 20th anniversary, bringing added meaning to a day celebrating the people who have helped shape Bethel athletics.
During halftime recognition, Bethel announced that the new playing surface at Walter Butler Stadium will be known as Patty and Thomas Kahlden Field, honoring Patty and Tom Kahlden for their generosity and longstanding friendship with the university.
Beloved members of the Bethel family, the Kahldens helped make possible the beautiful new field used by the Wildcat football and men's and women's soccer programs. Their support provides student-athletes with a place to practice, compete and build memories while continuing Bethel's athletic traditions.
A special dedication at the stadium will be revealed in fall 2027.
On the field, Campbellsville built a 38–0 halftime advantage and added a third-quarter touchdown. Bethel scored four seconds into the fourth quarter when Silas Teat connected with Clay Powell on an 18-yard touchdown pass, completing a six-play, 67-yard drive. Eli Burciaga added the extra point.
Teat threw for 103 yards, while Micah Jones caught six passes for 28 yards. Powell finished with three receptions for 25 yards.
Jayden Woods paced the defense with seven tackles, followed by Scottie Roddy Jr. with six. Senior Brandon Hall recorded four tackles, including one for loss, while fellow senior Jordan Jackson added three tackles and a 13-yard sack. Miller averaged 41.5 yards on several punts, placing three inside the 20 and delivering a long of 61 yards.
Although the Wildcats were unable to close their home schedule with a victory, Saturday offered an opportunity to honor their seniors and celebrate the generosity helping carry Bethel athletics forward.
Bethel returns to action Saturday, November 7, traveling to Lindsey Wilson for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff in Columbia, Kentucky.