Beaver volleyball season begins in January

Bluffton University announced its Heartland Conference volleyball schedule for the 2020-21 school year.

The nine-date slate kicks off when the Beavers welcome Earlham College on Friday, Jan. 22. Below are the dates and opponents for the spring 2021 contests.

Friday, January 22 - Earlham (HOME)

Wednesday, January 27 - Anderson (HOME)

Saturday, January 30 - Transylvania (Away)

Tuesday, February 2 - Mount St. Joseph (Away)

Friday, February 5 - Hanover (Away)

Wednesday, February 10 - Manchester (HOME)

Saturday, February 13 - Franklin (HOME)

Tuesday, February 16 - Defiance (Away)

Saturday, February 20 - Rose-Hulman (HOME)

Although the conference portion of the schedule has been moved to the spring due to COVID-19, the Beavers will host Trine on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Bluffton welcomes Manchester for a non-conference matchup with the Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 17, and returns the favor with a trip to North Manchester on Thursday, Oct. 22, before welcoming Adrian to the Sommer Center on Saturday, Oct. 24.