Bluffton University sports recap, November 1-5
Football: Beavers blow through Anderson 27-9
The Bluffton University football team picked up a 27-9 win against Anderson University on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Beavers improved to 2-7 overall (2-4 HCAC) while the Ravens stayed winless at 0-9 overall (0-5 HCAC).
The men hit the home turf again next Saturday, Nov. 12, when they welcome Northwest Ohio rival Defiance College to Alumni Field for Senior Day. Kick-off is slated for 1:30 p.m.
Swimming and Diving: Beavers battle Notre Dame at Wooster
The Bluffton University swimming and diving team headed to Wooster to do battle with the host Fighting Scots and Notre Dame College on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
Freshman Sydney Grisier (Bryan) moved into 5th in the Bluffton record books with an 8th place finish in the 100-yard backstroke (1:31.14). Setting a pair of records on the men's side was Keevan Lee (Mount Cory/Cory-Rawson) who went 1:07.7 in the 100-yard butterfly and 2:11.59 in the 200-yard freestyle.
Bluffton will be back in the water on Friday, Nov. 11, when the Beavers travel to Wittenberg University in Springfield.
Volleyball: Beavers wrap up season with 0-3 loss at Earlham
The Bluffton University volleyball team wrapped up their 2022 campaign with a 3-0 loss at Earlham College in round one of the HCAC tournament. The Beavers finished their season with a 16-11 mark overall, while Earlham moved into the HCAC semifinals at Transylvania with a 14-15 record following two wins over the Beavers in the past five days.
For additional coverage of Bluffton University sports and a calendar of events, visit www.BlufftonBeavers.com
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, October 14-18
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- October 19 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
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