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DII Nation hosted by Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman

DII Nation hosted by Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman

By Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman

Welcome NCAA DII sports fans! Join NCAA.com's Wayne Cavadi and former MIAA student-athlete and beat writer Bethany Bowman for the first-ever podcast dedicated to all DII sports.
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DII Nation Podcast: Reigning WBCA DII women's basketball player of the year Paige Robinson joins the Nation

DII Nation hosted by Wayne Cavadi and Bethany BowmanNov 10, 2021

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DII Nation Podcast: Anthony Bass, Hunter Brown talk the road to the MLB

DII Nation Podcast: Anthony Bass, Hunter Brown talk the road to the MLB

From little DII baseball Wayne State (MI) to the big leagues, Anthony Bass and Hunter Brown join Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to talk about their journey to the MLB.

Dec 14, 202241:40
DII Nation Podcast: Ferris State's Caleb Murphy and Mylik Mitchell talk DII football championship

DII Nation Podcast: Ferris State's Caleb Murphy and Mylik Mitchell talk DII football championship

Ferris State is back in the DII football semifinals. Gene Upshaw Award winner Caleb Murphy and quarterback Mylik Mitchell join Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to talk about their journey to back to the semis.

Dec 08, 202231:35
DII Nation Podcast: Wayne and Bethany preview and predict the DII football bracket

DII Nation Podcast: Wayne and Bethany preview and predict the DII football bracket

This week, Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi dive into the DII football championship bracket and try to make sense of what will happen over the next month.

Nov 18, 202227:42
DII Nation Podcast: College football's leading rusher Jada Byers and Coach Parker join the Nation

DII Nation Podcast: College football's leading rusher Jada Byers and Coach Parker join the Nation

Jada Byers and Dr. Alvin Parker join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk DII football, the CIAA and the excellent season Virginia Union has put together.

Nov 10, 202229:48
DII Nation Podcast: Breaking down Limestone's surprising DII football season

DII Nation Podcast: Breaking down Limestone's surprising DII football season

Head coach Mike Furrey and star running back Tre Stewart join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about one of the largest turnarounds in recent DII football history. Fresh off an upset of nationally ranked Newberry and in their first regional rankings ever, Furrey and Stewart talk culture, building a program, and whether or not the Saints former NFL players-turned-coaches can hang with the running back.

Nov 03, 202233:18
DII Nation Podcast: Missouri Western's Will Martin on his Kentucky Wildcat homecoming

DII Nation Podcast: Missouri Western's Will Martin on his Kentucky Wildcat homecoming

Missouri Western men's basketball head coach Will Martin joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about his Kentucky Wildcat roots, his return to Rupp Arena, working with John Calipari and Sundance Wicks, and expectations for the Griffons in the MIAA this year.

Oct 27, 202224:49
DII Nation Podcast: Emporia State joins the Nation to talk DII football

DII Nation Podcast: Emporia State joins the Nation to talk DII football

Head coach Garin Higgins and Harlon Hill contender Braden Gleason talk the recent hot streak with big wins over UNK and Washburn, the Hornets offense, and what music is best pregame.

Oct 20, 202228:00
DII Nation Podcast: Key to the City victors Sioux Falls chat DII football

DII Nation Podcast: Key to the City victors Sioux Falls chat DII football

Out to a 5-0 start and fresh off a big win against hometown rival Augustana (SD), Sioux Falls head coach Jon Anderson and star running back Thuro Reisdorfer join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk NSIC football, the DII football landscape, and favorite football team.

Oct 07, 202223:07
DII Nation Podcast: Central Oklahoma's Adam Dorrel talks about his return to DII football

DII Nation Podcast: Central Oklahoma's Adam Dorrel talks about his return to DII football

Legendary DII football coach Adam Dorrel is back in the MIAA and fresh off a big upset last weekend.Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman talk shop with Coach about the big win, what the Bronchos expectations are, and the best football movie of all time.

Sep 28, 202223:05
DII Nation Podcast: Angelo State football takes over The Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Angelo State football takes over The Nation

This week on the DII Nation, Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi sit down with Angelo State Rams football head coach Jeff Girsch and star running back Nate Omayebu III and talk DII football, the Lone Star Conference, Super Region Four, and what food tastes best.

Sep 21, 202231:09
DII Nation Podcast: Grand Valley State's Matt Mitchell, Cade Peterson dish on DII football

DII Nation Podcast: Grand Valley State's Matt Mitchell, Cade Peterson dish on DII football

Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi are back with a new season of talking DII sports. The first guests are Grand Valley State football's head coach Matt Mitchell and starting quarterback Cade Peterson. They discuss DII football, Super Region Three, the balanced Lakers' attack and much more. 

Sep 14, 202230:19
DII Nation Podcast: National champion head coach Tony Annese talks Ferris State football

DII Nation Podcast: National champion head coach Tony Annese talks Ferris State football

Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk national championships, defending the crown, Jared Bernhardt and tee times.

Apr 20, 202234:41
DII Nation Podcast: Roll Stable! Head coach Kyle Crookes and infielder Harrison Schnurbusch talk Mules baseball

DII Nation Podcast: Roll Stable! Head coach Kyle Crookes and infielder Harrison Schnurbusch talk Mules baseball

The Central Missouri baseball team lost a lot of talent from the squad that made it to Cary two years in a row for the DII baseball championship. That hasn't slowed down the Mules one bit. Head coach Kyle Crookes and veteran shortstop Harrison Schnurbusch join Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to discuss why Central Missouri is just so darn good at baseball.

Apr 05, 202226:53
DII Nation Podcast: Landon Powell, John Michael Faile of North Greenville baseball join The Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Landon Powell, John Michael Faile of North Greenville baseball join The Nation

This week, the head coach (Landon Powell) and All-American catcher (John Michael Faile) from the red-hot North Greenville Crusaders of DII baseball join Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to talk baseball, the Southeast Region and DII baseball.

Mar 30, 202227:37
DII Nation Podcast: A DII Men's and Women's Elite Eight Preview

DII Nation Podcast: A DII Men's and Women's Elite Eight Preview

No guests this week as hosts Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi breakdown the final eight teams remaining in each of the DII Men's and Women's Elite Eight tourneys.

Mar 19, 202237:42
DII Nation Podcast: Northwest Missouri State Bearcats talk DII men's basketball

DII Nation Podcast: Northwest Missouri State Bearcats talk DII men's basketball

It's tourney time. It only seems appropriate that head coach Ben McCollum and star guard Diego Bernard from the two-time defending champion Northwest Missouri State Bearcats joined hosts Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman this week.

Mar 10, 202222:18
DII Nation Podcast: Drury DII women's basketball head coach Amy Eagan joins The Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Drury DII women's basketball head coach Amy Eagan joins The Nation

Drury women's basketball is once again in the mix for a NCAA DII tournament appearance. Head coach Amy Eagan talks about her tenure in DII, starting from her legendary playing days for Truman State to her current Panthers battling in the GLVC.

Mar 03, 202222:21
DII Nation Podcast: Head coach Jeff Gregory, Michael Dansky join from DII baseball champion Wingate Bulldogs

DII Nation Podcast: Head coach Jeff Gregory, Michael Dansky join from DII baseball champion Wingate Bulldogs

This week, Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi sit down with a pair of DII baseball national champions Wingate Bulldogs. We talk about new expectations, veteran leadership and the right way to eat a steak.

Feb 24, 202228:50
DII Nation Podcast: Bevo Francis top-50 nominess Nick Smith and Sekou Sylla discuss undefeated hoops

DII Nation Podcast: Bevo Francis top-50 nominess Nick Smith and Sekou Sylla discuss undefeated hoops

Nova Southeastern is 22-0 in the 2021-22 DII men's basketball season. Two of their star players, Nick Smith and Sekou Sylla, join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about the undefeated start and what makes the Sharks' engine go.

Feb 16, 202221:24
DII Nation Podcast: Flagler's Jaizec Lottie and Chad Warner join The Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Flagler's Jaizec Lottie and Chad Warner join The Nation

Flagler's Jaizec Lottie is one of the best scorers in DII men's basketball. He also brings an element to DII that is well beyond the hardwood. Head coach Chad Warner and Lottie join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk hoops, character and the special story of his teammate Jax Bouknight.

Feb 08, 202231:03
WATCH: DII Nation Podcast (video only): DII Nation Podcast: Glenville State's Kim Stephens talks undefeated DII women's basketball

WATCH: DII Nation Podcast (video only): DII Nation Podcast: Glenville State's Kim Stephens talks undefeated DII women's basketball

(Video only) This week Glenville State's head coach Kim Stephens joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about the Pioneers undefeated start, her DII origins and the X's and O's behind that high-octane offense.

Feb 01, 202212:44
DII Nation Podcast: Head coach Kim Stephens joins the Nation to talk undefeated DII women's basketball

DII Nation Podcast: Head coach Kim Stephens joins the Nation to talk undefeated DII women's basketball

This week Glenville State's head coach Kim Stephens joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about the Pioneers undefeated start, her DII origins and the X's and O's behind that high-octane offense. 

Feb 01, 202212:59
DII Nation Podcast: Haydn McGeary, Spencer Bramwell of Colorado Mesa talk DII baseball

DII Nation Podcast: Haydn McGeary, Spencer Bramwell of Colorado Mesa talk DII baseball

With first pitch a mere week away, reigning DII baseball national player of the year Haydn McGeary and Spencer Bramwell of Colorado Mesa join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about the coming season. Hear what makes Colorado Mesa such a DII baseball powerhouse, their approach at the plate and we'll see just how well they know each other off the field.

Jan 27, 202221:19
DII Nation Podcast: Karlee Pireu and Annie Roshak of Ashland women's basketball join the Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Karlee Pireu and Annie Roshak of Ashland women's basketball join the Nation

Ashland has become a DII women's basketball powerhouse over the past decade. Karlee Pireu and Annie Roshak join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk historic win streaks and what makes DII so special.

Jan 20, 202222:03
DII Nation Podcast: Emporia State's dynamic duo crashes the DII Nation Hot Seat

DII Nation Podcast: Emporia State's dynamic duo crashes the DII Nation Hot Seat

Emporia State's Tray Buchanan and Jamah'Ri Turner join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi on this week's DII Nation. The Hornets' star guards are the top-scoring backcourt in DII men's basketball, but also a laugh a minute.

Jan 12, 202222:30
DII Nation Podcast: Minnesota Duluth basketball head coach Justin Wieck

DII Nation Podcast: Minnesota Duluth basketball head coach Justin Wieck

Minnesota Duluth's men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss the 14-0 start, the big win vs. Ferris State and preparing for DII basketball in the age of COVID-19.

Jan 07, 202223:00
DII Nation Podcast: Allie Schulte of defending champion Lubbock Christian joins The Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Allie Schulte of defending champion Lubbock Christian joins The Nation

Allie Schulte, a two-time national champion with Lubbock Christian, joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss how the Chaps have gone from NAIA to DII women's basketball powerhouse.

Dec 29, 202113:03
WATCH: DII Nation Podcast: Former Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Ryan Hawkins joins The Nation

WATCH: DII Nation Podcast: Former Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Ryan Hawkins joins The Nation

Former Bearcat and DII men's basketball star Ryan Hawkins joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about his successful transition to Division I Creighton, where the young Bluejays are off to a fantastic start with multiple top-25 wins.

Dec 22, 202117:22
DII Nation Podcast: Former Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Ryan Hawkins joins The Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Former Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Ryan Hawkins joins The Nation

Former Bearcat and DII men's basketball star Ryan Hawkins joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about his successful transition to Division I Creighton, where the young Bluejays are off to a fantastic start with multiple top-25 wins. 

Dec 22, 202117:38
DII Nation Podcast: Ferris State's Jared Bernhardt joins to discuss DII football (audio only)

DII Nation Podcast: Ferris State's Jared Bernhardt joins to discuss DII football (audio only)

Former Tewaaraton award-winner turned GLIAC player of the year Jared Bernhardt joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss the transition to DII football, getting ready for Friday Night Lights in Texas and what his time as a DII student-athlete has taught him.

Dec 15, 202112:39
WATCH: DII Nation Podcast: Ferris State's Jared Bernhardt joins to discuss DII football

WATCH: DII Nation Podcast: Ferris State's Jared Bernhardt joins to discuss DII football

Former Tewaaraton award-winner turned GLIAC player of the year Jared Bernhardt joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss the transition to DII football, getting ready for Friday Night Lights in Texas and what his time as a DII student-athlete has taught him.

Dec 15, 202112:23
DII Nation Podcast (audio only): Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha talks DII football

DII Nation Podcast (audio only): Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha talks DII football

Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss his time as an Oredigger, his impressive style of play and what it's like being teammates with Harlon Hill Trophy finalist Michael Zeman.

Dec 08, 202114:43
WATCH: DII Nation Podcast: Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha talks DII football

WATCH: DII Nation Podcast: Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha talks DII football

Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss his time as an Oredigger, his impressive style of play and what it's like being teammates with Harlon Hill Trophy finalist Michael Zeman.

Dec 08, 202114:27
WATCH DII Nation VIDEO podcast: Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent talks game-winners in the DII football championship

WATCH DII Nation VIDEO podcast: Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent talks game-winners in the DII football championship

Shepherd Rams quarterback Tyson Bagent joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi in this week's DII football playoffs episode. Find out what to expect in Kutztown, what that game-winning play was like and who the next great Shepherd quarterback may be. 

Dec 01, 202119:09
DII Nation Podcast: Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent talks game-winners in the DII football championship (audio only!)

DII Nation Podcast: Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent talks game-winners in the DII football championship (audio only!)

Shepherd Rams quarterback — and Harlon Hill Trophy nominee — Tyson Bagent joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi in this week's DII football playoffs episode. Find out what to expect in Kutztown, what that game-winning play was like and who the next great Shepherd quarterback may be.

Dec 01, 202119:25
DII Nation Podcast: Newberry football head coach Todd Knight talks DII football championship upsets (audio only)

DII Nation Podcast: Newberry football head coach Todd Knight talks DII football championship upsets (audio only)

Newberry football coach Todd Knight joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about the Wolves big upset over the defending champion West Florida Argos in the DII football championship.

Nov 24, 202129:42
NEW! WATCH THE DII NATION PODCAST ON SPOTIFY! Newberry football head coach Todd Knight talks DII football championship upsets

NEW! WATCH THE DII NATION PODCAST ON SPOTIFY! Newberry football head coach Todd Knight talks DII football championship upsets

Newberry football coach Todd Knight joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about the Wolves big upset over the defending champion West Florida Argos in the DII football championship. 

Nov 24, 202129:25
DII Nation Podcast: Previewing the DII football playoffs with D2football.com's Brandon Misener and Chuck Bitner

DII Nation Podcast: Previewing the DII football playoffs with D2football.com's Brandon Misener and Chuck Bitner

The DII football championship tournament is exciting as it is. Discussing sleepers, surprises, games to watch and predictions with the guys from D2football.com is even more exciting. Founder Brandon Misener and SAC columnist Chuck Bitner join the nation to preview the DII football playoffs beginning Nov. 20. 

Nov 17, 202123:59
DII Nation Podcast: Reigning WBCA DII women's basketball player of the year Paige Robinson joins the Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Reigning WBCA DII women's basketball player of the year Paige Robinson joins the Nation

Drury women's basketball's all-world player Paige Robinson joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk GLVC dominance, the new rivalry with Lubbock Christian and why the "O" is the best place to play in DII college basketball. 

Nov 10, 202112:14
DII Nation Podcast: John McCarthy, Chris Cottrell of Small College Basketball join the Nation

DII Nation Podcast: John McCarthy, Chris Cottrell of Small College Basketball join the Nation

With the DII men's basketball season ready to roll, Small College Basketball founder John McCarthy and the voice of the Small College Basketball podcast Chris Cottrell join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss all things hoops. Learn about the organization, the upcoming Hall of Fame Classic tournament, some teams to watch and players that should hear their name on the Bevo Francis Award watchlist.

Nov 03, 202136:34
DII Nation Podcast: Northwest Missouri State's Trevor Hudgins talks championship college basketball

DII Nation Podcast: Northwest Missouri State's Trevor Hudgins talks championship college basketball

The Bearcats' star guard joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk about his very successful college basketball career thus far at Northwest Missouri State, the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic and what it means to be a DII student-athlete.

Oct 28, 202120:56
DII Nation Podcast: Valdosta State QB Ivory Durham talks DII football

DII Nation Podcast: Valdosta State QB Ivory Durham talks DII football

The Valdosta State Blazers' starting quarterback Ivory Durham joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk the Blazers' high-powered offense, the Gulf South Conference and what's really going on inside his headphones pre-game.

Oct 20, 202113:30
DII Nation Podcast: Washington Nationals and Le Moyne Dolphins pitcher Josiah Gray joins the Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Washington Nationals and Le Moyne Dolphins pitcher Josiah Gray joins the Nation

Former DII baseball ace Josiah Gray joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk his time with the Le Moyne Dolphins, the Cape Cod Baseball League, his favorite Twitter accounts and a World Series prediction. (Apologies for the early mike problems, it's resolved quickly!)

Oct 14, 202127:59
DII Nation Podcast: Genna Berg from No. 1 Washburn volleyball joins the Nation

DII Nation Podcast: Genna Berg from No. 1 Washburn volleyball joins the Nation

Genna Berg joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk DII women's volleyball, reaching the No. 1 spot and expectations for 2021.

Oct 07, 202112:27
DII Nation Podcast: Slippery Rock's Henry Litwin talks DII football

DII Nation Podcast: Slippery Rock's Henry Litwin talks DII football

This week, Henry Litwin, one of DII football's premier wide receivers, joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to talk PSAC football and iconic Pittsburgh sandwiches. 

Sep 29, 202113:52
DII Nation Podcast: Kennedy Bearden talks about the championship culture at Grand Valley State

DII Nation Podcast: Kennedy Bearden talks about the championship culture at Grand Valley State

Kennedy Bearden joins Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to talk DII women's soccer, what it means to be a Grand Valley State Laker and which social media platforms she just can't stop watching.

Sep 22, 202111:22
DII Nation Podcast: Nebraska-Kearney QB TJ Davis joins after latest DII football upset

DII Nation Podcast: Nebraska-Kearney QB TJ Davis joins after latest DII football upset

Nebraska-Kearney quarterback TJ Davis joins Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi to discuss the Lopers latest upset, the world of DII football and his favorite sneakers in his collection.

Sep 15, 202114:46
The DII Nation Podcast: Alexis Cardoza joins the show to talk DII women's volleyball

The DII Nation Podcast: Alexis Cardoza joins the show to talk DII women's volleyball

The Colorado Premier Challenge is set for this weekend from Denver, Colo. Six top-10 teams are part of the field, including defending champion Cal State San Bernardino. The Yotes superstar Alexis Cardoza joins Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to talk DII, being a national champ and her favorite social media platforms. 

Sep 08, 202109:09
DII Nation Podcast: DII football bold predictions and a Week 1 preview of the return to DII sports

DII Nation Podcast: DII football bold predictions and a Week 1 preview of the return to DII sports

Join Bethany Bowman and Wayne Cavadi as they provide you their 2021 DII football national championship predictions and the incredible games on the DII football, DII women's volleyball and DII soccer fields that return to action this week for the first time since 2019.

Sep 01, 202115:43
DII Nation Podcast: Northwest Missouri State football's Rich Wright joins the show

DII Nation Podcast: Northwest Missouri State football's Rich Wright joins the show

We are one week away from kickoff of the 2021 DII football season. Northwest Missouri head coach Rich Wright joins Wayne Cavadi and Bethany Bowman to discuss the team, his relationship with the national champion Bearcats basketball team and what it meant showing off that new locker room to the team.

Aug 28, 202123:09