BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men’s basketball team welcomed back alumni today as they took to Copeland Court for a matchup against HCAC-leading Rose-Hulman. The Beavers dropped a heartbreaker in overtime (83-75). Bluffton stands 9-12 overall (6-8 HCAC), while Rose Hulman improved to 14-7 on the season (12-2 HCAC).
By Sam Brauen
Sophomore Jared Piercefield scored 17 points as the Bluffton boys basketball team pulled away from Allen East Friday night for a 49-30 Northwest Conference victory. The win improves the Pirates to 7-8 overall and 3-2 in league play. Bluffton led the entire game and pulled away in the fourth quarter for the win. (more at www.blufftonpirates.com)
Bluffton jumped out to a 16-4 lead after one quarter then fought off a physical Allen East squad to earn a 58-47 road conference win. Three Pirates scored in double figures led by Alivia Koenig with 16. Averey Rumer added 12 and Libby Schaadt 11. Bluffton improved to 13-5 overall and 5-2 in league play. (go to www.blufftonpirates.com for rest of story)
Bluffton Hospital reports the following births in January.
Jan. 2 – Owen Nicholas, son of Andrew and Abby Fitch
Jan. 3 – Grayson Cole Zarhrich, son of Nate and Kayla Zachrich, Leipsic
Jan. 6 – Liam Tyler Young, son of Madison and Branden Young, Findlay
Jan. 11 – Everett Henry Black, son of Tyler and Muriel Black, Bluffton
Jan. 14 – Raiden Jaxtyn Silas Tijerina, son of Carmen Balcarcel and Nathan Tijerina, Leipsic
Jan. 17 – Nyan Ashlynn Berger, daughter of Greg Berger and Vanessa Flores, Gilboa
