Football Cats Deliver another Road Win
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. –The Bethel Wildcats made it two wins in a row with a 39-14 win at Campbellsville Friday night. The Wildcats (2-0, 2-0) handed the Tigers (1-2, 1-2) their second loss of the season.
It marked the third straight win for Bethel in the series. In a strange twist between the two, Bethel is 1-7 against the Tigers in games played in McKenzie and 6-3 in games played in Campbellsville.
It was the second of a seven game season with all the games being MSC Bluegrass Division affairs.
How it happened:
The Wildcats took a 6-0 lead on an Anthony Hughes two-yard run at the 11:36 mark of the first quarter. Rodrigo Campos knocked in the point after to give the Cats a 7-0 lead. The score capped off an 11 play 64 yard drive. Bethel's De'Ontay Tate scored on an 11 yard run at the 10:44 mark of the second to give Bethel a 13-0 advantage. The Campos point after was blocked. After a big defensive stop by the Wildcats, the offense struck again on a 26-yard TD pass from Jacob Murphree to Kenny Williams with 1:14 left in the second. Campos hit a 33 yard field goal early in the third quarter to give Bethel a 23-0 margin. After a CU touchdown pass from Chase Elmore to Paul McCown, the Cats answered with a touchdown pass from Murphree to Avont Burrus. After the point after failed, the Wildcats led 29-7 at the end of three. A 41- yard field goal by Campos and a one-yard touchdown run by Hughes in the fourth quarter gave Bethel a 39-7 margin. The Tigers would score in the last minute and Bethel would win 39-14.
For the second week in a row, the Bethel defensive and offensive lines were outstanding. Darian Burns and Jakobe Griffin led the Wildcats with nine total tackles each. Jerwin Young had 3.5 sacks. For the second week in a row Bethel's Devious Christmon had an interception.
Coach Michael Jasper commented, "I'm excited to come out with another win. We are disappointed in some execution and clock management there late, but that's on me and I'll be better. These kids played hard and smart. The coaching staff had a great week getting these guys ready to go once again. I'm ready to be home, in front of our family, friends, and the rest of The Pride."
The Wildcats face The University of the Cumberlands next week in their home opener. The game is set for Friday at Wildcat Stadium with kick-off slated for 7 p.m. It will be the 8th meeting between the two with the Patriots having a 5-2 margin in the series. Last year's 49-21 Patriot victory marked the third straight win for Cumberlands in the series.
The Countdown to Kick-off Show with Dave McCulley and Zach O'Kelley airs at 6:30 p.m. on WEIO, 100.9 and at www.thefarmradio.com
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Bethel University Protocols for Football & Soccer Teams & Fans
Precautions and measures for teams, coaches and support staff
- MSC & NAIA guidelines are being followed. These guidelines include but are not limited to :
1 - Coach/Player education about how to slow/prevent the spread of COVID-19
2 - Daily screening, pre travel screening
3- Cleaning and sanitizing of materials and facilities used and to be used
4 – Bench & sideline maximums
5 - Masks being worn by all non-playing personnel on sidelines
6- Only approved and working personnel will be allowed on sidelines. This will be strictly enforced by Bethel Security
Precautions for fans & staff –Outside the Playing Field
Seating at Wildcat Stadium limited to 33 percent (800 total including players, coaches, staff, band, cheer & fans)
All fans are required to enter through main center gate. Only pass list tickets approved by Athletic Director's Office and Sports Information Office will be allowed…..
Masks are to be worn by all fans and staff.
- Fans are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit outside the fence down either side of the stadium
- Family units should be seated together, respect and observe social distancing guidelines throughout Wildcat Stadium. Family units should share a bleacher row, maintaining six feet between families, with a row separating spectator groups
- All fans must be seated. Fans will not be allowed to stand on upper foyer
- Tailgating is NOT permitted at any event
- Only working and prior to the event approved personnel will be allowed in the press box and Holland room. This will be strictly monitored and enforced
- Home games will be video streamed. Fans can visit www.bethelathletics.com at a later date for details.
Contact with student-athletes or staff, prior to or at the completion of games; whether in, on, or around the facilities, will be PROHIBITED
These measures are subject to change with further details to be posted at www.bethelathletics.com