The Bluffton University women's basketball team used a strong first quarter and an outstanding final stanza to secure the 67-52 non-conference victory over Adrian College on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Bluffton improved to 6-3 on the season, while Adrian dipped to 3-7 following the loss.
The Beavers hit 22-of-61 from the field (36.1 percent), but they were outstanding at the stripe, going 18-for-21 (85.7 percent). Bluffton pulled down five more rebounds (44-39) and they forced Adrian into four more miscues (19-15). The Bulldogs finished with a 12-3 edge on fast-break points.
Bluffton will head home for Christmas before re-convening in the Sommer Center on Thursday, Dec. 29, when the Beavers welcome Bethany College for the McDonald's Holiday Classic. Ohio Northern and Denison tip at 5 p.m. with the Beavers and Bison to follow at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday.
