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Bethel Hoops Welcomes Back 1991 MIAC Championship Team

ARDEN HILLS, Minn.—Bethel University is excited to welcome back all men's basketball alumni this Saturday for the annual alumni day event, which goes hand-in-hand with the Royals 3 p.m. contests against Saint John's University. Included in this year's activities is a special half-time celebration that honors the 1991 MIAC Playoff Championship Team on the Silver Anniversary of their accomplishment.
 
"We are very excited to have everyone back on campus for what's always an exhilarating event," commented assistant coach Jed Moseman. "Given my 35 years following this program, this day always feels like a family reunion."  
 
Saturday will begin with pick-up games in the Robertson Gym at 10 a.m. All alums are encouraged to take in the final minutes of practice before participating in the annual alumni games until approximately noon. Following the games, all men's basketball alumni are invited for a time of food and fellowship in HC 241. Free pizza and beverages will be available. You'll hear from Coach Novak about this year's team and have an opportunity to share memories and stories from your time at Bethel.
 
The Royals then take on the Johnnies at 3 p.m. with the special half-time celebration expected to begin around 3:30 p.m. The mid-game festivity will recognize the 1990-91 squad that knocked off the University of St. Thomas and Gustavus Adolphus College in the 1991 MIAC Playoffs, which resulted in Bethel's only NCAA Division III Tournament appearance.
 
"Coach Palke's team not only reached new heights for this program, but the players on this squad set the standard for Bethel basketball," added Moseman. "Many today still rank atop the Royals record book."
 
To see more about Saturday's event, click here.
 
1990-91 MIAC Playoff Championship Team
 
NameAccomplishments
Dale TurnquistNCAA All-American 1990, 1991; MIAC Player of the Year  1991; MIAC All-Conference 1989, 1990, 1991; All Western District 1990 and 1991 
Keith NewmanMIAC All-Conference  1991, 1992;  Academic All-American 1992; All Western District 1992; NCAA III All-American Honorable Mention 1992
Gregory PetersonMIAC All-Conference 1992, 1993
Greg Peterson
Dan Twogood
Terry Nelson
Jason MekelburgAcademic All-American 1993, 1994; MIAC Academic All-Conference 1993, 1994: MIAC All-Conference 1993, 1994
Troy DuininckAcademic All-Conference 1993
Paul Plinske
Dave DeWitt Academic All-Conference 1991
Theron Green
Glewn Wurm
Matt Kleinhuizen
Rob Orvis
Dan Nelson
Brian Hyatt
Ed Thompson
Jeremy Krause
Sean Sahlstrom
Jason Dahlberg
Brian Cummings
Derek Abrahams
Tim Peterman
Jake Wiers  
George PalkeHead Coach
Don RobertsAssistant Coach
Dave BlanchardAssistant Coach
Steve "Sarge" JohnsonAssistant Coach
Jim DouvilleAssistant Coach
Marc NelsonAssistant Coach

 
 
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