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
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, August 14, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day