Athletics News
Rust College Head Baseball Coach John Bates Earns 100th Career Victory
March 10, 2026
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.
Rust College Women’s Basketball Captures 2026 HBCUAC Tournament Championship
March 04, 2026
Holly Springs, Miss. — The Rust College Lady Bearcats are conference champions once again!
Rust College’s Lauren Bennett Named HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week
March 03, 2026
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.
Rust College Men’s Tennis Opens 2026 Season Under Coach Venecca Green, Welcomes Fans to Brand New Home Courts
March 02, 2026
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.
Rust College Women’s Tennis Begins 2026 Season Under Coach Venecca Green, Welcomes Fans to New Home Courts
March 02, 2026
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.
Rust College Baseball Opens 2026 Season Ready to Compete in the HBCUAC
March 02, 2026
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.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named HBCUAC Offensive Player of the Week
March 02, 2026
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.
Rust College's Lauren Bennett Earns HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week Honors
January 16, 2026
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.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named HBCUAC Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
November 28, 2025
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.
Rust College’s Head Tennis Coach Venecca Green Selected for Prestigious NCAA Women Coaches Academy Class #55
November 12, 2025
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.
Rust College Announces 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
November 08, 2025
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.
Rust College Unveils Newly Resurfaced Tennis Courts, Strengthening Commitment to Athletic Excellence
November 06, 2025
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.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named to Women's Basketball All-HBCUAC Preseason First Team
October 20, 2025
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.
Rust College Names Kyle Moten Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance
October 06, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics is proud to announce the appointment of Kyle Moten as Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance.
Rust College Ignites the Court with Inaugural Bearcat Madness Event
October 03, 2025
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.
Rust College Men’s Basketball Announces 2025-26 Season Schedule
October 02, 2025
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.