Bluffton University

By Josh Bruner, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University men's basketball team hosted HCAC rival Transylvania University on Saturday, December 4. The Beavers had the slight advantage at the half, 29-28 thanks to a Brent Farley (Lima/Shawnee) stickback. The Pioneers put together a strong second half, outscoring Bluffton 37-28 for the 65-57 victory. The Beavers suffered their first loss of the season as they slipped to 5-1 overall with a 1-1 mark in the Heartland Conference. The Pioneers improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the HCAC.

By Brandy Bidlack, sports information assistant

Box scorewww.bluffton.edu/sports/womensbasketball/2011/12-04-wb.htm

Dr. Jackie Frisch has seen her share of what she readily calls miracles in her nearly 19 years of married life.

She and her husband Aaron had three sons after being told that they couldn't conceive due to her major medical issues. After adopting nine more children under various, improbable circumstances, Jackie's health worsened five years ago, at age 39, and she was told both in 2006 and 2007 that she had a short time to live.

By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to the College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 1. The Beavers took a 30-22 lead in the first half, but Mt. St. Joseph outscored Bluffton in the second period, 44-28, for a 66-58 win. Bluffton fell to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the Heartland Conference, while MSJ improved to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the HCAC.

The Bluffton University men's basketball team hosted the College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 1 for the first game of the HCAC season.

Bluffton took an early lead on the Lions and held a 44-30 advantage going into the half. The Lions made a comeback in the second period as they outscored the Beavers 46-38. The comeback was not enough though, and the Beavers picked up the win.

The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recently announced the fall honorees of the HCAC All-Academic awards for the 2010-11 school year. Ten Bluffton University athletes were recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Women's soccer and football led the way for the Beavers with four and three honorees, respectively.

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