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Bluefield University’s men’s soccer team fell to Truett McConnell University 5-0 on Saturday, October 24, at the TMU Soccer Complex in Cleveland, Georgia, as the Rams were unable to overcome an early deficit against one of the top teams in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
Truett McConnell took control in the first half, scoring twice in a three-minute span. Jovica Lazarevic opened the scoring in the 22nd minute off an assist from Nacho Vaquero, before Pablo Farrona doubled the lead in the 24th minute, with Nick Jeising providing the assist.
Bluefield entered halftime trailing 2-0 and looked to get back into the match after the break. However, the Bears extended their advantage in the second half, adding three more goals to secure the shutout victory over the Rams.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s volleyball team fell to Tennessee Wesleyan University in straight sets, 3-0, on Saturday, October 24, in Athens, Tennessee. The Rams lost the three sets by scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-18.
The Rams struggled to find their offensive rhythm in the opening set, recording six kills and eight attack errors as the Bulldogs took the first set, 25-14. Tennessee Wesleyan continued to build momentum in the second set, finishing with 12 kills to secure a 25-15 victory and take a 2-0 lead.
Bluefield showed improvement in the third set, recording 12 kills, their highest total of the match. However, Tennessee Wesleyan’s offense remained productive, finishing the set with 14 kills and only two attack errors to close out the match with a 25-18 win.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s volleyball team fell to Bryan College, 3-0, on Friday, October 23, in Dayton, Tennessee. The Rams dropped three sets by scores of 25-19, 25-13, and 25-14. Despite a competitive start, Bluefield struggled to maintain its momentum as Bryan found its rhythm offensively and controlled the final two sets.
Bluefield competed in the opening set, recording nine kills, but Bryan pulled away to win 25-19. The Lions took control in the second set, hitting .462 as a team to win 25-13. Bryan closed out the match with a 25-14 win in the third set. The Rams were unable to overcome Bryan’s offensive efficiency, as the Lions continued to create scoring opportunities and limit Bluefield’s chances to close the gap.
Faith Alsup led the Rams offensively with seven kills and two service aces. Ella Gawellek added six kills, while Chesed Russell contributed four kills and a team-high seven digs. Kylee Sturgill led Bluefield with 10 assists, followed by Izabella Lechuga with nine. Alsup’s production at the net helped lead the Bluefield attack, while Russell’s defensive effort provided a presence in the back row. Sturgill and Lechuga also helped distribute the ball and create opportunities for their teammates to score.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s men’s soccer team was unable to overcome a four-goal first half, falling 4-0 to Montreat College on Wednesday, October 21 at Pulliam Stadium in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Montreat broke through in the 17th minute when Alejandro Hernandez scored the opening goal, assisted by Jared McCall and Emmanuel Ntimeh. The Cavaliers extended their lead with two goals from Ricardas Milasius, who scored in the 27th and 31st minutes to put Bluefield in a difficult position.
Montreat added its fourth goal just before halftime when Erikas Kvedaravicius converted a penalty kick in the 42nd minute.
Despite trailing by four goals at the break, the Rams showed improvement defensively in the second half, keeping Montreat off the scoreboard for the final 45 minutes.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s men’s soccer team faced a difficult second half, allowing four goals after the break in a 5-0 loss to the University of Pikeville on Sunday, October 18 in Pikeville, Kentucky.
The Rams entered halftime trailing 1-0 after keeping the match competitive through the opening 45 minutes. However, Pikeville’s offense found another gear in the second half, scoring four times in a span of 10 minutes to pull away.
The match followed a pattern that has been a recurring challenge for Bluefield throughout the season. The Rams have often remained competitive during the first half, only to see opponents create separation at halftime. Against Pikeville, the one-goal deficit at the break left Bluefield within reach of a result, but the second-half scoring surge turned a competitive match into a lopsided defeat. The recurring difficulty of maintaining that first-half competitiveness for a full 90 minutes has been a defining issue for the Rams this season.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s football team was unable to overcome an early deficit Saturday, October 17, falling 35-14 to Reinhardt University at Mitchell Stadium during its Homecoming game.
The Rams struggled to contain Reinhardt’s offense in the opening quarter, surrendering three touchdowns and entering the second quarter trailing 21-0. The Eagles added another score early in the second quarter to build a 28-point advantage before Bluefield found its footing offensively.
The Rams had an opportunity to get on the scoreboard earlier in the second quarter after the defense forced a fumble. Linebacker Chase Harris forced the turnover, and linebacker Payton Spratt recovered it near midfield. The Rams advanced to the Reinhardt seven-yard line but could not convert the possession into points, turning the ball over on downs.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s volleyball team found its rhythm after a competitive opening set, defeating Montreat College 3-0 in Appalachian Athletic Conference play at the Dome on Friday, October 16.
The Rams won the match by scores of 28-26, 25-16, and 25-19, using a strong offensive performance and consistent defensive play to secure the straight-set victory.
The Cavaliers challenged the Rams early in the opening set, forcing Bluefield to play beyond the standard 25-point finish. The Rams ultimately pulled away to win 28-26, setting the tone for the remainder of the match.
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