The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Rose-Hulman on Saturday, February 12 to take on RHIT in Heartland Conference action. The red-hot Engineers bolted out to a 35-19 halftime lead and never looked back in securing a crucial 66-44 victory over the visitors. Rose-Hulman improved to 7-9 in the conference and 9-14 overall. Bluffton slipped to 9-14 overall and 6-10 in the HCAC.
The Bluffton University men's basketball team struggled with its shooting in a 65-55 loss at Rose-Hulman on Saturday, February 12. The Beavers dropped to 14-9 overall and 7-9 in the Heartland Conference following their fourth consecutive setback. The Engineers improved to 10-6 in the HCAC and 16-7 overall.
Bluffton jumped out to a 10-5 lead over Rose less than six minutes in before the Engineers used a 4-0 run to make the score 10-9 at the 13:19 mark.
Forum to feature Student Senate presidential candidate
Samantha Lawrence, a Bluffton University junior from Harrod, and the lone candidate for Student Senate president for 2011-12, will answer student questions during a Bluffton Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Founders Hall.
Lawrence will address pre-submitted questions and take others from students at the event, which is free and open to the public. Serving as moderator will be Rudi Kauffman, assistant professor of restorative justice.
An afternoon of jazz and "colors" is in store at Bluffton University's annual winter instrumental concert, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, in Yoder Recital Hall. Featuring Bluffton's Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band, the concert is free and open to the public.
Jazz ensemble
Dr. Adam Schattschneider, professor of music, will direct the Jazz Ensemble in six numbers, including a "Tribute to Miles" comprising four songs by the late trumpeter and composer Miles Davis: "So What," "All Blues," "Seven Steps to Heaven" and "Milestones."
The Bluffton University women's basketball team hosted the Manchester College Spartans on Wednesday, February 9. The teams battled throughout the first half as Bluffton took a slight 26-25 advantage at the break. The Spartans put together a run in the second period, outscoring the Beavers 35-29 for a 60-55 victory on Senior Night in Founders Hall. The win moves Manchester to 12-10 overall with a 10-5 mark in the HCAC, while Bluffton fell to 9-13 overall and 6-9 in the HCAC.
Manchester dominates second half in 81-67 win over Beavers
By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern
The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled to Spartan country to face HCAC rival Manchester College on Wednesday, February 9. The Beavers were down, 40-36, at the break and the Spartans came out strong the second half to pull away with an 81-67 win. The Beavers fell to 14-8 overall and 7-8 in the HCAC. Manchester improved to 16-6 overall and 12-3 in the conference.
