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OWU scores last nine points for 54-51 win over Beavers

Posted by Paula Scott on December 2, 2021 - 9:08pm

The Bluffton University women's basketball team dropped a 54-51 decision to Ohio Wesleyan on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The Battling Bishops improved to 4-2 on the season, while Bluffton slipped to 2-2.

The home team went on a 7-2 run that was ignited by an old-fashioned three-point play from Brianna Gillig (New Riegel) with 6:34 to play, but OWU finished the game on a 9-0 run over the final 5:08 en route to their 54-51 victory that left the Sommer Center faithful stunned.

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Bluffton hands Kalamazoo 76-70 setback

Posted by Paula Scott on December 2, 2021 - 9:03pm

The Bluffton University men's basketball team downed Kalamazoo for its second straight victory in the Sommer Center on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Bluffton improved to 2-3 on the season, while the Hornets also stand 2-3 following their loss.

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Bluffton girls stymie Thunderbirds, 46-24

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on December 1, 2021 - 8:33am

The visiting Bluffton girls basketball team handcuffed county rival Lima Central Catholic 46-24 in a non-league mismatch Tuesday night, November 30.

The Lady Pirates led 13-6 after one period and extended the margin to 28-9 by intermission. An 11-3 third period put the game further out of reach with a 27-point Pirate bulge heading to the final stanza.

Bluffton improved to 3-0 with the lopsided win.

Pirate Ayla Grandey and Kylie Stackhouse each netted 12 points to pace the victors. Riley Eachus added seven markers.

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Disc golf course ready for play

Posted by Paula Scott on December 1, 2021 - 5:57am

The Bluffton Disc Golf Association has announced that the first ten baskets have been installed for the new disc golf course at the Village Park located on County Line Rd. just south of the I-75 overpass.

With a major donation from Bluffton Hospital, all baskets have been acquired. Approximately half of the hole sponsorships have been sold. With these funds the concrete tee pads, signage and features like benches and bridges will be purchased and installed.

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Bluffton boys scorch Paulding in opener

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on November 28, 2021 - 8:03am

Playing at home, the Bluffton boys basketball team jumped out to a big early lead and cruised to a 67-35 win over Paulding to open the season Saturday night, November 27.

Bluffton led 20-8 after the first period and 30-17 at halftime. The Pirates outscored the Panthers 37-18 after intermission.

A balanced Bluffton placed five players in double figures. Four Pirates shared team scoring honors with 13 points apiece. Trenton Donley, Kyler Kinn, Trey Boblitt and Nate Schaadt each netted 13, while Carson Soper added 10 markers.

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Bluffton downs Heidelberg 64-51

Courtesy BlufftonBeavers.com
Posted by Paula Scott on November 24, 2021 - 7:03am

The Bluffton University women's basketball team saved its best for last on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Bluffton finished on a 19-6 jag after Heidelberg knotted the game at 45-45 with 8:52 to play. The Student Princes fell to 1-5, while Bluffton moved to 2-1 with its second straight victory.

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