Members of the Bobcat Pride Club draw tremendous satisfaction from knowing that their financial assistance is providing a significant supplement to regular athletic department resources. Club contributions help sustain scholarships, improve equipment and facilities, and enhance athletic department programs and services for over 350 student athletes each year.

Recently purchased items from Club donations include:

• A new sound system for the football stadium. The new system is portable and can be used at other athletic events.
• Thirty six logo chairs for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball. The chairs are orange and black with a bobcat paw print on the seat.
• A large orange and black banner that will enclose the scoring table at home basketball games.
• Two beds for athletic department golf cars to improve transportation of athletic training supplies and materials to outdoor areas.

The Bobcat Pride Club was established in 1997 to build support for the West Virginia Wesleyan College athletic program. Annually, over 500 alumni, parents, and other friends of the College help generate enthusiasm, as well as the much-needed financial support for the young men and women who participate in Wesleyan's team sports.

If you would like to help sustain and strengthen Wesleyan's athletic tradition, you can do so by making a gift online or by sending a donation to the Advancement Office at 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Support the Bobcats by making your Bobcat Pride Club gift today!

Football

Senior quarterback Marc Kimes became Wesleyan's career passing leader as he surpassed Scott Gasper's '98 record of 6,533 career passing yards during their game last Saturday with West Liberty. Kimes threw for 311 yards and three scores in a loss to the Hilltoppers and has now thrown for 6,628 yards in his career. Kimes also holds Wesleyan records for passing yards in a season (2,928 - 2004), completions in a season (355 - 2004), and total offense in a season (3,053 - 2004). The Parkersburg native is currently second behind Gasper in career touchdown passes (43) and completions (411).

Kimes was also named the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s (WVIAC) Player of the Week for the week of September 17 after completing 27 of 45 passes for 483 yards against the University of Charleston. Mike Hibbert was the Special Teams Player of the Week during September. 3 for booting field goals of 38 and 21 yards in a 41-33 win over Mansfield (OH).

The Bobcats (2-4) will travel to West Virginia University-Tech this Saturday for a 1 p.m. kick-off.

Soccer

Kofi Tolbert was selected as the WVIAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week for August 29-September 4. The Hollywood, CA native powered the Bobcats to a 3-2 regional victory against Wingate on Sunday afternoon with his first career hat trick. Tolbert tallied all three scores in the final 17 minutes of the match as Wesleyan came from behind on two occasions for the win.

The Bobcats (4-5-1) will seek their third consecutive win when the travel to Presbyterian College, SC this Friday at 7 p.m.

The Wesleyan women continue to improve on the field as they look for their first victory. They will travel this Friday to meet Northern Michigan University at Northwood University (MI) for a 4 p.m. start.

Volleyball

Kaitlyn Shumate was honored as the WVIAC’s Player of the Week for September 12-18. Shumate was a big part of a 3-1 week for the Bobcats during that span. She accounted for a .477 hitting percentage and blasted 40 kills in only nine games played. She had 19 kills in a loss to St. Vincent and hit .545 in a triumph over local rival Davis & Elkins. The Maryland native also accounted for 21 blocks during that week.

The volleyball team (10-14) will travel to Philippi on October 14 and face Alderson-Broaddus at 7 p.m.

Cross Country

The women’s team continues to shine, winning two of their four meets and finishing with runner-up honors in the other two. Freshman Erin Price was been named the WVIAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week last week. Price placed eighth in last weekend’s Ohio Invitational with a time of 19:51.00. Her second top-ten finish in the past two weeks has helped the women garner their two titles. Earlier this season, Price won the Concord University meet with a time of 21:20.53.

The men’s team also continues to find success, finishing second in their first two meets and placing third in their last two races. Both teams will run this Saturday at Slippery Rock (PA).

Women's Tennis

The women’s tennis team is off to a strong 5-2 start to the season. Wesleyan will play a double match against Shepherd University and Hood College (MD) on Saturday, October 8, at Shepherd. The first match against the Rams will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the match against Hood following at 4:30 p.m.

Golf

West Virginia Wesleyan golf finished in a ninth-place tie with Salem International University at the WVIAC Central Regional at Canaan Valley Golf Club on Tuesday, September 26.The Bobcats ended the tournament with an overall score of 616. Josh Arbaugh (83-71—154) and Matt Gissy (77-77—154) led the Bobcats, finishing in a tie for 37th place. Up next for the ‘Cats is the WVIAC Southern Regional on October 13-14.

To keep updated on all the Wesleyan athletic teams, please visit the Wesleyan athletic website.