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Pilots compete well in Gates Automotive Classic

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The men’s basketball team experienced a number of highs and lows as they hosted the annual Gates Automotive Classic on Dec. 9 and 10. The Pilots were able to outlast the Saints from Holy Cross 84-73; however, were overcome by Cardinal Stritch University by a s... More »

Pilots overcome IUSB Trojans late, 69-66

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The young men’s Bethel basketball team collected yet another close come from behind victory on Dec. 6 at the Wiekamp Center. The Pilots battled the Trojans from IUSB the whole way and eventually held on to a 69-66 victory. Throughout the entire game, both team... More »

Pilots squeak by Cougars, begin MCC play 1-0

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On Nov. 22, the men’s basketball team traveled to Spring Arbor and squeaked by the Cougars 76-74 in their MCC opener. Spring Arbor has been a difficult place for the Pilots to play the last several years; nevertheless, Bethel has been clutch so far this season... More »

Pilots dominate Bethel Classic with landslide wins

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The men’s Pilot basketball team hosted the annual Bethel Classic on Nov. 11 and 12, taking on the Kuyper College Cougars and the Indiana Dabney University Lions. With these being the first two home games of the season for the Pilots, they received a great crow... More »

Pilots escape with one point win over Holy Cross

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The men’s basketball team opened up their season in dramatic fashion last Wednesday Nov. 2 as the Pilots claimed a 68-67 win over the Holy Cross Saints. It was even the entire way as the teams went into the half deadlocked at 27-27; however, the Pilots were ab... More »

Coach Lightfoot prepares his team for battle

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Last year the men’s basketball team learned what it is like to face adversity. At times during the end of last year’s season, nearly half the team experienced injuries that limited performance. Players were forced to play through injuries, while others had to ... More »

Pilots end season with a fight, fall to Wildcats

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The Pilot men’s basketball team ended their season Wednesday night with a tough fight against the top-seeded Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats. Bethel continued to battle as they have all season; nevertheless, Indiana Wesleyan was able to down the Pilots for the third... More »