https://rustathletics.com en-us https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260401na2r0w HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — The Rust College Men’s Track & Field program proudly recognizes Kemal Benjamin for being named HBCUAC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performances during the week of March 23–29. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260401na2r0w https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260310hv80o1 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College Head Baseball Coach John Bates reached a major milestone this past weekend, earning his 100th career victory as the Bearcats shut out Oakwood University 3–0 during their weekend series. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260310hv80o1 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260303q54sum Holly Springs, Miss. — The Rust College Lady Bearcats are conference champions once again! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260303q54sum https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lm6nf4 Holly Springs, Miss. — Rust College women’s basketball standout Lauren Bennett has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Newcomer of the Week for the week of February 9–15, the conference announced. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lm6nf4 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lixjt5 Holly Springs, Miss. — Rust College Men’s Tennis is set to begin the 2026 season under the leadership of Head Coach Venecca Green, as the Bearcats look to build on last year’s growth and continue elevating the program. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lixjt5 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lgokgi Holly Springs, Miss. — Rust College Women’s Tennis is set to open the 2026 season under the leadership of Head Coach Venecca Green, as the Bearcats look to build on last year’s postseason success and continue the program’s upward momentum. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lgokgi https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301kyf3rl HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College Baseball is set to open the 2026 season with renewed energy and a clear mission: take the next step forward in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Led by Head Coach John Bates, the Bearcats enter the new year focused on turning last season’s lessons into postseason success. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301kyf3rl https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301knwqql HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College women’s basketball standout Patsy Johnson has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week for the week of February 2–8, the conference announced. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301knwqql https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260115rh309q HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College women’s basketball standout Lauren Bennett has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Newcomer of the Week for the week of January 5–11, following a dominant performance that helped anchor the Bearcats on the court. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260115rh309q https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251127jyzk9n HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College women’s basketball standout Patsy Johnson has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week for the week of November 17–23, following a dominant two-game performance that powered the Bearcats to a pair of victories. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251127jyzk9n https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251111pow459 HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College proudly congratulates Head Tennis Coach Venecca Green on her selection to the 55th Class of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA), hosted by WeCOACH in collaboration with the NCAA. The Academy will take place November 16–18, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251111pow459 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251106nws2b8 HOLLY SPRINGS, MS - Rust College proudly announces the induction of six distinguished individuals and two historic championship teams into the 2025 Rust College Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees represent decades of athletic excellence, leadership, and service that have strengthened the enduring legacy of Bearcat athletics. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251106nws2b8 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251106ntdhhi HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College proudly announces the completion of its newly resurfaced tennis courts — a clear testament to the institution’s continued commitment to advancing Rust College Athletics and enhancing the overall student-athlete experience. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251106ntdhhi https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251015j5rdt0 HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — Rust College Women’s Basketball standout Patsy Johnson has been named to the Women's Basketball All-HBCUAC Preseason First Team, as announced by the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) this week. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251015j5rdt0 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006i3yj4e HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics is proud to announce the appointment of Kyle Moten as Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251006i3yj4e https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250930hxfj8v HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics is set to bring the energy to Holly Springs with its first-ever Bearcat Madness, a special event for students, alumni, and community members to celebrate the start of the 2025-26 basketball season. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250930hxfj8v https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250926myz4xh HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – The Rust College Men’s Basketball program has officially unveiled its 2025-26 season schedule, marking the beginning of a new era under first-year head coach Barry Wellington. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250926myz4xh https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250926mri5o9 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – The Rust College Women’s Basketball program has officially released its 2025-26 season schedule, featuring an exciting lineup of home games, returning talent, and fresh new faces ready to make their mark. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250926mri5o9 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924pepy1t HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics has announced the addition of Scotty Mason to the men’s basketball staff as Assistant Coach. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924pepy1t https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924pcv0c8 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics has announced the hiring of Mychala Linzy as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924pcv0c8 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924p9yc57 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College is proud to welcome Charone Williams as the new Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. Williams brings over 20 years of coaching experience and a proven record of developing championship-caliber athletes at both the high school and collegiate levels. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924p9yc57 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924p7szt3 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College is proud to welcome Damien Brigham as the new Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Brigham brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of developing elite athletes at every level of competition. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924p7szt3 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250918jwff70 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics, in collaboration with the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), is proud to announce a new partnership with Urban Edge Network (UEN), expanding access to Bearcat athletics like never before. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250918jwff70 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250904fywjt5 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Women’s Cross Country standout Lauren Warr has been named to the Preseason All-HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Team, the league office announced this week. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250904fywjt5 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250904fqo7we HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – The Rust College Lady Bearcats Volleyball team is set to launch an exciting 2025 season, highlighted by the debut of new head coach Hannah Johnson, who takes the helm for her first collegiate head coaching position. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250904fqo7we https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250807h1728m HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — After nearly two decades, Rust College Athletics is proud to announce the relaunch of the Rust College Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame will return as a marquee event during Founders Week, reviving a long-standing tradition of honoring Rust College’s legendary athletes, coaches, and contributors who have left an indelible mark on the institution’s proud athletic legacy. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250807h1728m https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250804d67tuh HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College is proud to announce the hiring of Barry Wellington as its new head men’s basketball coach. Wellington brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record of success at multiple levels of collegiate basketball. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250804d67tuh https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250728ify8cj HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics has been officially recognized as a Gold NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the 2024–2025 academic year, earning a perfect score of 100 out of 100 points. Out of 250 schools, Rust College was one of the select few institutions to reach this achievement. This recognition marks a historic milestone, as the institution advanced from no tier status last year to the top Gold tier in just one evaluation cycle. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250728ify8cj https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250702n6hv6q HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College proudly served as the host site for the inaugural Mississippi Association of Players (MAP) Baseball All-Star Game, showcasing top-tier high school baseball talent from across the state. The event marked a milestone in Mississippi baseball, bringing student-athletes together for a week of development, competition, and opportunity. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250702n6hv6q https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250701nrr8hb HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — Rust College Baseball proudly congratulates outfielders Kyrent Cole, Malik Berrien, and Shamaar Stapleton on their selection to the prestigious Black College Nines Elites All-American Team for 2025. These honors recognize excellence on the national HBCU baseball stage, as evaluated by the Black College Nines—a leading website covering the legacy and current success of Historically Black College and University baseball programs. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250701nrr8hb