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Bluefield University’s women’s volleyball team battled to take the third set but could not complete the comeback, falling 3-1 to Johnson University on Friday, October 30, at the Dome.
Johnson took the opening two sets, 25-15 and 25-21, putting the Rams in an early 2-0 hole. Bluefield responded in the third set, finding its rhythm offensively to earn a 25-22 victory and extend the match.
However, the Royals regained control in the fourth set, closing out the match with a 25-16 win.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s volleyball team got off to a strong start on the morning of Halloween but was unable to maintain its momentum, falling 3-1 to Union Commonwealth University at the Dome on Saturday, October 31.
The Rams opened the match with a competitive first set, earning a 25-23 victory behind a balanced offensive effort. Bluefield recorded 12 kills in the opening set while limiting the Bulldogs to a .065 hitting percentage.
Union Commonwealth responded in the second set, overcoming Bluefield 25-22 to even the match at one set apiece. The Bulldogs carried that momentum into the third set, taking another 25-22 decision to move within one set of closing out the match.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s men’s soccer team concluded its 2026 season with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Tennessee Wesleyan on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, at East River Soccer Complex. The Rams rallied twice, with Oli Gudjonsson finding the equalizer in the final minutes to finish the season on a positive note.
Tennessee Wesleyan struck first just 1:54 into the match when Francesco Conti scored off an assist from Jake Fisher. Bluefield responded in the 21st minute as Sebastian Armijos found the back of the net at 20:38 to even the score 1-1. The teams remained tied heading into halftime.
The Bulldogs regained the lead in the 56th minute when Fisher scored at 55:09, putting Tennessee Wesleyan ahead 2-1. Bluefield continued to battle despite facing a significant advantage in shots from the Bulldogs.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s football Senior Night ended in a close 34-24 loss to Kentucky Christian on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, at Mitchell Stadium. The Rams held a second-half lead but could not maintain their momentum as the Knights scored 22 points in the final two quarters to secure the victory.
The game began with an early Kentucky Christian score after the Knights took advantage of a Bluefield turnover on downs, starting their drive at the Rams’ 26-yard line. Running back Jamareon Dale capped the two-play possession with a 26-yard touchdown run at the 10:01 mark. The extra point was unsuccessful, leaving Kentucky Christian ahead 6-0.
Bluefield answered in dramatic fashion on the final play of the first quarter. Defensive back Jamari Williams intercepted a pass and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown, giving the Rams a 7-6 lead after Isaiah Bandy’s successful point-after-try.
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Bluefield University’s men’s golf wrapped up its fall schedule at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Fall Preview, finishing 11th out of 13 teams with a three-round team total of 106 over par on October 26 and October 27.
The Rams posted team scores of 29 over par in the opening round and 28 over par in the second round before finishing 49 over par in the final round. Reinhardt captured the team title at 24 over par, while Pikeville finished second at 45 over par.
Rocky Frye led Bluefield individually, finishing 19 over par with a three-round total of 235. Frye opened with a 78 before improving to a 74 in the second round. He closed with an 83 in the final round to finish as the Rams’ top golfer.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s basketball team suffered a 64-44 loss to Clinton College on Tuesday, November 3, at the Dome, as the Golden Bears pulled away in the second half to hand the Rams their second loss of the season.
Bluefield opened the contest with an impressive first quarter, taking a 17-16 lead into the second period. However, Clinton responded by outscoring the Rams 14-9 in the second quarter to take a 30-26 advantage into halftime.
The Golden Bears continued to build momentum after the break, scoring 17 points in the third quarter while limiting Bluefield to just eight. Clinton added another 17 points in the final period to secure the 20-point victory.
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Bluefield University’s men’s basketball team came up short against WVU Tech, falling 83-74 at the Dome on November 3. Despite staying within striking distance for much of the contest, the Rams were unable to overcome the Golden Bears down the stretch.
The matchup featured a competitive first half, with Bluefield trailing just 40-35 at halftime. The Rams continued to battle after the break, keeping the game within reach before WVU Tech used its advantage at the free-throw line to create separation late. The Golden Bears finished 25-for-35 from the charity stripe, helping them maintain their lead in the closing minutes.
Bluefield had several players contribute offensively throughout the contest. Tyler Suber led the Rams with 12 points, shooting 4-for-9 from the field and going 3-for-3 at the free-throw line. William O’Shields added 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Pharoah Fields also contributed 11 points off the bench.
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