NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Bethany College men's volleyball sophomore libero Cole Thomas (Lindside, W.Va./James Monroe) has earned honorable mention on the 2026 All-Presidents' Athletic Conference Men's Volleyball Team.

Thomas earns his first career All-PAC honor and just the second in Bison men's volleyball history. This season, he appeared in 17 matches and 52 sets as Bethany's libero where he led the team with 115 digs for an average of 2.21 digs per set. Thomas was also fifth on the team with a career-high 32 assists and added one kill for one point. 

In his career, Thomas has appeared in 41 matches and 131 sets. He has recorded the most digs in program history with 263 for an average of 2.01 per set while also recording 62 assists and four kills for four points.

Junior middle blocker McKay Ginez (Santa Maria, Calif./Pioneer Valley) was also named to the 2026 PAC Men's Volleyball Sportsmanship Team.

The Bison finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 2-19 and a 1-11 record in the PAC.