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Transylvania second half shooting key in 72-61 win at Bluffton

The Beavers fell 72-61 to the Transylvania University Pioneers on Saturday, Dec. 15, after a 79 percent second half field goal percentage propelled the visitors to a 72-61 victory.

The Beavers, attempting to repeat last year’s home victory over the Pioneers, stormed out to a 13-point lead after Dustin Kinn (New Reigal) netted eight points in the first 10 minutes of the game.

Bluffton University Athletics Hall of Fame adds two individuals, teams

Two alumni and one team from the 1990s, along with the 1972 football team, comprise the Bluffton University Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2012-13.

David Sheldon

David Sheldon, a 1998 graduate, and Jennifer (Warren ’97) Quirk are being honored for their achievements on the basketball and tennis court, respectively. They will be inducted alongside the 1995-96 women’s basketball team and the 1972 football team—each a conference champion—during a Jan. 26 dinner and ceremony in Founders Hall.

Bluffton’s Cooley invited to Future Coaches Academy

Jonathan Cooley, a graduate-assistant football coach at Bluffton University, is among 30 invitees to the NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy Jan. 6-8 in Nashville, Tenn.

The academy is for individuals who have recently completed their collegiate eligibility and want to coach college football.

Cooley was a four-year letterman at John Carroll University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2011.

Rose-Hulman moves to 3-0 in HCAC with 63-43 win at Bluffton

The Bluffton University men’s basketball team lost to Rose Hulman 63-43 Saturday November 8. The Beavers fell to 2-5 (0-3 HCAC) while Rose Hulman improved to 7-1 (3-0 HCAC) on the year.

The Beavers took an early 5-0 lead on a Josh Johnson (Ottawa/Ottawa-Glandorf) three followed by a steal and layup from Tyler Neal (Bluffton).

Rose stormed back and took a 13-11 lead with 7:41 left in the first half and never looked back. At halftime Rose held a 29-16 advantage.

Handel's "Messiah" - 117th rendition Sunday in Founders Hall

Bluffton University will present its 117th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Founders Hall. The event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken.

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