Women's Basketball
The Bluffton University women dominated quarters two and four en route to a 61-53 victory over MIAA-power Albion College (9-4) on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. In a game that was made possible thanks to Mother Nature, as the Britons were unable to fly to California for their games at Christmas, the Sommer Center faithful was treated to an outstanding non-conference tussle between Albion and Bluffton.
Bluffton was 21-of-54 from the field for 38.9 percent, but the Beavers limited Albion to just 23-of-70 for a paltry 32.9 percent. Albion struggled to a 4-of-22 (18.2 percent) afternoon outside the arc, while the home team finished 3-of-12 (25 percent). Bluffton also dominated at the free throw line, making 16-of-21 (76.2 percent). Albion pulled down six more boards (44-38) but the Beavers and Britons both scored 28 points in the paint.
Men's Basketball
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Bluffton University men's basketball team dropped a 74-50 decision at Rose-Hulman on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Bluffton fell to 4-9 overall and 2-4 in the Heartland Conference, while RHIT improved to 7-6 with a 4-2 mark in the conference.
Bluffton hit just 15-of-48 from the field for 31.3 percent, while RHIT connected on 27-for-58 (46.6 percent). The Beavers also struggled outside the arc, making just 3-of-16 for 18.8 percent, and at the stripe with 17-of-27 shooting (63.0 percent). Rose ripped down 12 more rebounds (44-32) and Bluffton coughed it up six more times (17-11). Rose dominated the paint scoring (38-22) and points off turnovers (27-4).
