Bluffton University senior Megan Neal (Arlington) was named the Heartland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at Findlay on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.
Neal broke her own weight throw school record she previously set in December by tossing an HCAC qualifying mark of 48-1.75 feet. It was the best finish for a Division III athlete at Findlay's Northwest Ohio Invitational. She also had the 4th best finish for a Division III female in the shot put with a toss of 34-03.00.
After being idle for 48 days, the Bluffton men's and women's indoor track and field team showcased their hard work at the 2012 Northwest Ohio Invitational, hosted by the University of Findlay on Friday, Jan. 20. Division I, II, and III teams from the region competed in the unscored meet.
The Bluffton University men pulled off a big win Saturday in a 62-56 victory over visiting Rose-Hulman. The Beavers upped their record to 11-6 (5-5 HCAC), while Rose-Hulman dipped to 13-4 (7-3 HCAC).
The Bluffton University men's and women's soccer teams were among those who participated in the National Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday.
Karen Wagner, store manager for the Lima Habitat for Humanity Chapter ReStore, put out a call for volunteers to help move the thriving retail business to a new location.
The Bluffton men's and women's soccer and volleyball teams spent two days cleaning fixtures, unloading trucks, stocking shelves and doing a variety of tasks.