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
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. Read More...
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
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
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
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College proudly served as the host institution for the 2025 HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Summer Conference, held from May 19–21 on campus. The annual conference brought together athletic professionals from across the conference for three days of planning, collaboration, and professional development aimed at advancing
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Bearcats have concluded their 2025 baseball season with clear signs of progress and several standout individual performances. Under the direction of Head Coach John Bates, the Bearcats finished with a 22-28 overall record — a marked improvement from last season’s 16-33 campaign. In conference
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Baseball program proudly recognizes the accomplishments of Jalik Demar and Shamaar Stapleton, who have both been named to the 2025 All-HBCUAC Second Team. Their standout performances were instrumental in the Bearcats’ continued rise under head coach John Bates. Read More...
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — Rust College Baseball proudly recognizes the exceptional performances of two standout student-athletes, Malik Berrien (photo to the left) and Kyrent Cole (photo to the right), who have been named to the 2025 All-HBCUAC First Team following stellar seasons under head coach John Bates. Read More...
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Softball team closed out a memorable 2025 season with a hard-fought run to the HBCUAC Conference Tournament Semifinals, marking one of the program’s most successful campaigns in recent memory. Read More...
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – On Monday, April 21, the Rust College Department of Athletics proudly hosted its annual Athletic Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements of student-athletes, coaches, and teams during the 2024-2025 athletic season. Read More...
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – March 24, 2025 – Rust College is proud to announce a comprehensive renovation of the historic Kinzell Lawson Gymnasium and several key athletic facilities, marking a new era of excellence in athletic competition and student-athlete support. Constructed in 1970, the gymnasium has undergone a complete overhaul following the
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Athletics Department proudly congratulates junior pitcher Leona Joshua on being named to the All-HBCUAC Softball First Team for her outstanding performance during the 2025 season. Read More...
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Athletics Department proudly congratulates freshman pitcher Ashanti Murrell on being named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for April 14th–20th. This marks Murrell’s first Pitcher of the Week honor this season and the third total Player of the
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Women’s Tennis team closed out its 2024–25 campaign having taken significant strides under first‑year head coach Venecca Green. Despite the challenges of a small roster, the Bearcats doubled their match wins from last season, finished with a 2‑9 overall record,
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Men’s Tennis team wrapped up its 2024–25 campaign with marked improvements, standout victories over key rivals, and valuable national‑level experience. Under first‑year head coach Venecca Green, the Bearcats doubled their win total from the previous season, finishing with a 4‑
