Bluffton University sports recap, October 3-10
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SWIMMING AND DIVING: Swim and Dive opens season at Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind.__The Bluffton University women's swimming and diving team kicked off its 2023-24 campaign in style, defeating Hanover College at Anderson University on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. The men took third at Bennett Natatorium.
FOOTBALL: Hanover shuts down Bluffton 21-0
The Bluffton University football team struggled to move the ball in a 21-0 loss to Hanover College on Saturday, Oct. 7. Bluffton fell to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the Heartland Conference, while the Panthers improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in the HCAC.
MEN’S SOCCER: MSJ rolls to 4-2 victory over Beavers
CINCINNATI, Ohio__The Mount St. Joseph Lions rolled to a 4-2 victory over Bluffton University on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Bluffton fell to 5-4-1 overall and 1-1-1 in the Heartland Conference, while MSJ moved to 2-9 and 1-2 in the conference.
Meyer sends Beavers to 2-1 victory over Franklin
The Bluffton University men's soccer team bounced back from a tough loss at Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday night, scoring with just over five minutes to play for a 2-1 victory over Franklin College on Saturday, Oct. 7. Bluffton upped its mark to 6-4-1 overall and 2-1-1 in the Heartland conference.
WOMEN’S SOCCER: MSJ scores late for 2-0 shutout at Bluffton
The Beavers went toe-to-toe with the class of the Heartland Conference on Wednesday night and came up just short as Mount St. Joseph needed over 70 minutes to crack the scoreboard. The Lions scored off a corner and then used a free kick to put it away with a 2-0 victory over the Beavers. Bluffton dipped to 2-8-1 overall and 0-3 in the Heartland Conference, while MSJ upped its mark to 5-4-2 and 3-0 in the HCAC.
Beavers notch 2-2 tie with Franklin
Playing at home, the women's soccer team held on for a 2-2 tie with Franklin College, earning its first HCAC point on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Bluffton improved to 2-8-2 overall and 0-3-1 in the conference, while Franklin moved to 2-6-5 and 1-1-2 in the HCAC.
VOLLEYBALL: Anderson sweeps Beavers in HCAC matchup
ANDERSON, Ind.__The Bluffton University volleyball team fell at Anderson University in straight sets on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Bluffton slipped to 5-16 overall and 0-2 in Heartland Conference play.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Are you a friend of the Bluffton Public Library?
- Weekend Doctor: What you need to know about flu season
- Courtney Linke joins CNB as VP Business Banking Officer
- Blanchard Valley Health System Announces Updates to Board of Trustees
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Village of Bluffton announces late afternoon drill at Bluffton Schools, October 23
- October 23 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate volleyball eliminated in sectionals by Archbold
- Pirate boys soccer knocked off by Bath
- Main St. closure rescheduled; parapet work to take place Oct. 27
- Bluffton student to reflect on diabetes research experience
- Bluffton University receives $8,000 Stinner Summit award for youth agricultural and environmental education
- Elections matter, including midterms
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 22
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals
- Strawberry Fields Forever: Fruit polyphenols and brain health
- Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026
- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
- Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
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