Beaver volleyball season begins in January
Bluffton University announced its Heartland Conference volleyball schedule for the 2020-21 school year.
The nine-date slate kicks off when the Beavers welcome Earlham College on Friday, Jan. 22. Below are the dates and opponents for the spring 2021 contests.
Friday, January 22 - Earlham (HOME)
Wednesday, January 27 - Anderson (HOME)
Saturday, January 30 - Transylvania (Away)
Tuesday, February 2 - Mount St. Joseph (Away)
Friday, February 5 - Hanover (Away)
Wednesday, February 10 - Manchester (HOME)
Saturday, February 13 - Franklin (HOME)
Tuesday, February 16 - Defiance (Away)
Saturday, February 20 - Rose-Hulman (HOME)
Although the conference portion of the schedule has been moved to the spring due to COVID-19, the Beavers will host Trine on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Bluffton welcomes Manchester for a non-conference matchup with the Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 17, and returns the favor with a trip to North Manchester on Thursday, Oct. 22, before welcoming Adrian to the Sommer Center on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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