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Pops Concert on tap at Bluffton April 8

Bluffton University's annual Pops Concert, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, in Founders Hall, will offer a mix of music ranging from Broadway to Kid Rock. The concert is free and open to the public.

The evening will begin with jazz from the university's Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Adam Schattschneider, professor of music. The ensemble will perform "This Could Be the Start of Something," the composition and theme song of the late comedian, writer and television personality Steve Allen; "MacArthur Park," "Lullaby of Birdland" and "St. Thomas."

USV grad to play basketball at Bluffton University

Bluffton University head women's basketball coach Chad Shutler has announced that McGuffey native Mikayla Coburn will continue her education while playing basketball for the Beavers. Coburn was a starting forward for the Upper Scioto Valley Rams under the direction of head coach Mike Risner.

Coburn enjoyed an outstanding career at Upper Scioto Valley High School. She was named Special Mention All-Northwest Ohio. Coburn was also selected First Team All-NWCC after averaging 10 points and seven rebounds per game as a senior. The Rams went 16-5 on their way to winning the NWCC.

Transylvania tallies eight runs in eighth inning to finish sweep (baseball)

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University baseball fell twice to Transylvania University, 13-3 and 18-13, on Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Heartland Conference action. The Beavers slipped to 8-13 on the season and 0-6 in the HCAC, while Transylvania improved to 4-2 in the HCAC and 13-5 overall.

Pioneers capitalize on Bluffton miscues in sweep of Beavers (softball)

By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University softball team ran into a hot-hitting Transylvania University squad on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Transylvania swept the Beavers as Bluffton dropped to 10-11 on the season and 3-3 in Heartland Conference action. Transylvania upped its record to 10-11-1 overall and 3-1 in the HCAC.

Transylvania offense too much for Beavers in series opener (baseball)

By Mallory Kemper, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University baseball team traveled to Transylvania University to take on the Pioneers in a Heartland Conference matchup on Friday, April 1, 2011. The Beavers fell behind 12-0 after the second inning as Transylvania took game one of the HCAC series by a final score of 20-11.

Beavers give unbeaten Adrian a scare (softball)

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University softball team hosted undefeated and #14 Adrian College on March 31 in a doubleheader and lost 5-0 and 1-0 in a thrilling nine-inning nightcap. The Beavers fell to 10-9 on the season while Adrian stayed perfect at 20-0.

The Bulldogs opened the third inning with a single from Katrina Wotten. She advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored following a Bluffton miscue.

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