Franklin College defeats Bluffton University women's basketball team with a 79-62 victory despite Bluffton's effort to secure a win. The Grizzlies even the season series with a strong performance, leaving Bluffton with a 7-14 overall record and Franklin improving to 13-8.

By the Numbers
  • Bluffton fell to 7-14 overall and 5-9 in the Heartland Conference.
  • Franklin improved to 13-8 and 8-6 in the HCAC.
  • Zender and Columber led the Beavers with 14 points apiece.
  • Bluffton hit 22-of-57 from the field (38.6 percent).
  • Franklin hammered away to a 44-30 advantage on the boards.
State of Play
  • The Bluffton women are back on the road to Lexington, Ky., where the Beavers take on #2 nationally-ranked Transylvania Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m.
What's Next

The Bluffton women's basketball team faces the #2 ranked national team, Transylvania, in their upcoming game, presenting a challenging matchup for the team's season trajectory and competitive standing.