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		<link>http://www.BethelCollege.edu/Sports</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bethel College is located in Mishawaka, IN.  Home of the Pilots. Get the latest News for Men's Basketball.  The Pilots compete in the NAIA, the NCCAA, and the Mid-Central College Conference (MCC).]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball Takes Down Judson Again]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4241</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The NAIA DII No. 3 ranked Bethel College Pilots topped Judson University for the second time this young season on day one of the Trinity International University Tournament in Deerfield, Ill. on Friday evening. In a somewhat more competitive game than last weekend's affair, the Pilots downed the Judson University Eagles by the final score of 89-75. Tyler Brown led the Pilots in scoring with 17points while three others scored in double figures.  Tony Benford scored 15 points while Caleb Laidig...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mishawaka's Ryan Benner Signs with Men's Basketball]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4234</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[Ryan Benner, a 6'3" guard from Mishawaka High School, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his basketball and academic careers beginning in the 2010-2011 school year at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind.      Benner, a 2008-09 All-NIC member, averaged 14 points; 6 rebounds; and 2 assists per game for the Cavemen last season.     Ryan was also a member of the IBCA Top 100 Underclassmen Showcase.     "We are excited to have a kid like Ryan in our program," said Coach Mike Lightfoot....]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JV Men's Basketball Tops Siena Heights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4233</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bethel Men's Basketball JV team held off a strong Siena Heights JV squad for a victory by the score of 87-85.   The Pilots got off to a good start leading 7-0 but Siena Heights came back to take the lead by four at the 10 minute mark of the first half.  The Pilots got back on track and led at the half by a score of 42-33.   The second half saw the Pilots maintain a lead of nine to thirteen points for most of the half until Siena Heights made a strong run during the final minute and the Pilots...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lightfoot Leads Pilots Past Holy Cross]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4222</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bethel Classic concluded on Saturday afternoon as the Bethel College Pilots took on Holy Cross College and registered a 74-61 victory. With the win, the Pilots improve their early season record to 3-0, and have now won 24 consecutive games on the home court of the Wiekamp Athletic Center.  Holy Cross tallied the game's first two points on a pair of free throws before the Pilots used a quick 15-2 run to take early command of the contest. However, the visitors fought back to within a point...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball Rolls Past Judson in Bethel Classic]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4218</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bethel College Pilots opened the home portion of their 2009-10 season on Friday night hosting Judson University in the Bethel Classic.  The Pilots put forth a great effort in front of nearly 2000 fans by posting a 121-92 victory.  With the win, the Pilots improve their record to 2-0, and ran their home court winning streak to 23 consecutive games.  The Pilots wasted no time by racing out to a quick 10-0 lead in the game's first four minutes of action. The margin grew to seventeen on a basket...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball to Retire Jerome Calderone's Jersey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4211</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[Bethel College men's basketball coach Mike Lightfoot announced on Thursday that the program will retire former great Jerome Calderone's number 00 jersey at halftime of Saturday's 3:00 pm Bethel Classic game versus Holy Cross College.  Calderone's number 00 is being retired Saturday for his achievements on the hardwood while a member of Pilots.  Calderone's jersey becomes just the fifth jersey to be retired by the men's basketball program.  Calderone, a 1987 NCCAA All-American, finished his career...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JV Men's Basketball Falls to Lake Michigan College]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4214</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bethel men's JV basketball team lost a close game at Lake Michigan College on Thursday night.   The Pilots trailed by nine late in the game but cut the lead to one with under a minute to go but LMC was able to hold on for the 84-79 victory.   The Pilots were led by Jake Everett's 20 points. Colton Keel added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Matt Owens and Micah Horner scored 12 points each.   The Pilots play their first home game of the year on Monday evening against Siena Heights.  The women's...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2009-2010 Bethel College Men's Basketball Season Preview]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4203</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[For the first time since the end of the 05-06 season, the Pilots will have three new faces in the starting lineup, following the graduations of Kory Lantz, Mark Lettinga, and William Walker.     "Replacing a player like Will is a difficult task," said senior Ryne Lightfoot. "It's near impossible. You can't replace a player like Will."     "What we are going to do is each step up individually as a group and try to fill his position as best as possible. We will have a much more balanced attack this...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball Survives Opener at IUSB]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4209</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bethel College Pilots opened the 2009-10 campaign on the road with a 69-63 victory over the Titans of IUSB.     The game's first five minutes were dominated by the defenses as neither team could dent the scoreboard until Wes Laidig converted a basket putting the Pilots up 2-0. After ten minutes of action, Bethel led the Titans by the score of 16-8. However, IUSB turned the tables on the Pilots by scorching them with a 30-12 run to end the half with a ten point lead at 38-28.     The second...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball Inks Cody Cochran]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4190</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[Bluffton High School's Cody Cochran signed a National Letter of Intent today to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana.     Cochran, a two time first team All-Conference selection averaged 15 point per game, seven rebounds per game, and five assists per game during his junior season at Bluffton. Cody's scoring average has steadily increased from his freshmen and sophomore years where he averaged 10 points per game and 14 points per game respectively....]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Southwood's Spencer Krhin Signs with Men's Basketball]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4191</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[Southwood High School's Spencer Krhin has signed a National Letter of Intent today to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana.     Krhin, the 2008 Wabash County Player of the Year, averaged 18.7 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game during his junior season and 13.3 points per game and 5.7 rebounds per game during his sophomore season.      Spencer was named first team All-Conference and first team All-County in each of the last two seasons as...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JV Men's Basketball Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/Game/?articleID=4184</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bethel Men's JV basketball team started their season with an exciting 78-73 win over Indiana Tech in the first round of their tournament on Saturday.     Indiana Tech led by three at the half but the Pilots battled back to take the lead and hold it late in the game.  Jake Everett led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Matt Owens added 16 points while Micah Horner and Kieffer McCarron each scored 10.  Bethel battled "first-game jitters" as they shot a woeful 1-14 from three-point range....]]></description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball Preseason NAIA No. 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4163</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[Coming off a final four appearance at the 2009 NAIA National Championship and a 33-4 record, the Bethel College men's basketball team enters the NAIA Preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll at No. 3 with 364 points.     The Pilots are one of four Mid Central College Conference schools to receive votes for the top 25.     The defending MCC champions open the 2009-10 season at cross town rival Indiana University South Bend on Tuesday November 10th at 7:00 pm.      To view the entire NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll,...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball Signs Michael Mislan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4135</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[Roncalli High School senior Michael Mislan signed a National Letter of Intent today to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana.     Mislan, a very efficient scorer averaged seven points per game on only five shots and had five double-figure scoring games including four of the season's final six games. Michael swatted away a career-high nine blocks at Lafayette Central Catholic while blocking the game-tying put-back attempt in the final seconds of the...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Walker Signs Pro Contract With Sodertalje Kings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.bethelcollege.edu/sports/Mens/Basketball/News/?articleID=4075</link>
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				<description><![CDATA[William Walker, the reigning NAIA DII National Player of the Year, has signed his first professional contract. The former Bethel College Pilot has agreed to terms with the Sodertalje Kings in Swedish Basketball League. The team is located in Sodertalje, Sweden, and won the league championship in 2004-05.     "Explaining how I feel that I finally made it to the professional level is impossible," explained Walker. "As a kid, all hoopers want to call themselves professional athletes and that's a...]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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