Final Standings
GREENVILLE, SC – The final 2021-22 Presidential Award standings were released by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) during the Annual Convention on Thursday evening.
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Bethel finished 2nd in the Presidential Award NCCAA Division I Top Ten standings for the year with a total of 75 points. The Presidential Award recognizes the top athletic department for the school year. It is calculated based on team finishes at NCCAA National events.
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The Pilots picked up 38 points during the fall championship season with Women's Golf bringing home the banner and Men's Cross Country finishing national runner-up, while Men's Golf, Women's Volleyball, and Women's Cross Country earning qualifying finishes as well.
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The Pilots added 16 points during the winter championship season with Women's Track & Field finishing national runner-up and Men's Track & Field adding points to the total. Track & Field buttoned up the point total for the year with the Women taking home the banner and the Men finishing national runner-up.
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"The NCCAA is a great organization that we are totally bought into," stated Bethel Athletic Director
Tony Natali. "For us to finish where we have is an honor. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our department—academically, athletically, and spiritually. It's the culmination of a great year for the Pilots!"
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Grace repeated as the NCCAA Presidential Award winner for the second straight year, while Campbellsville, Asbury, and Oakland City rounded out the top five.
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For the latest information on each of Bethel University's 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, visit BUPilots.com or follow the Pilots on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @BUPilots or on YouTube at /BethelSportsNetwork.
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