Posted: Mar 04, 2026
Wildcats & Fans Await Word on NAIA Bid
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Bethel Wildcats finished their season strong with upsets of No. 2 Seed Georgetown and No. 3 seed Cumberlands in the recent Mid-South Conference Championships in Bowling Green.
The Cats battled No.1 ranked and No 1 seed Freed-Harderman to the wire in the championship game Monday night.
The Cats are 19-12 on the season.
The Wildcats, along with fans and supporters, will learn of their fate on March 5 at 6 p.m. CT.
The Cats last appeared in the championship when they had a notable 2019 run to the round of the final 16. The Wildcats previously made appearances in the nationals in 2002 and 2015.
The Men's selection show will air at the following link.
Selection Show Link: 6 p.m. CT