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Bluefield University’s football team was unable to keep pace with the University of Pikeville on Saturday, October 24, falling 52-10 in an Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup in Pikeville, Kentucky. Despite the loss, running back Kyree Edwards reached 1,000 rushing yards for the season, while freshman quarterback Brock Stomps made his collegiate debut after making a speedy recovery from a torn ACL during spring ball.
The Rams opened the game with a promising drive, moving 51 yards over 12 plays before kicker Isaiah Bandy connected on a 26-yard field goal with 7:46 remaining in the first quarter. Bluefield controlled the opening possession and took an early 3-0 lead.
Pikeville responded with a 12-play, 79-yard drive that ended with running back Amon Williams scoring on a seven-yard run. The Bears took a 7-3 lead with just over three minutes remaining in the opening quarter.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s men’s soccer team struggled to contain Union Commonwealth on Wednesday afternoon, falling 12-0 at East River Soccer Complex on October 28.
The Rams kept the match competitive early, trailing 2-0 at halftime after the Bulldogs scored in the 14th and 38th minutes. However, Bluefield continued their tendency to let the second half get away from them, as the visitors broke the game open, scoring 10 goals to secure the victory.
Union Commonwealth opened the scoring with a goal from Diego Yanes Garcia in the 14th minute before Tom McDonald added another late in the first half. The Rams entered halftime facing a two-goal deficit despite goalkeeper Canaan Newman making several saves to keep the match within reach.
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Graham High School (GHS) students planning to attend Bluefield University now have a new scholarship opportunity that could help with the cost of college.
BU trustee Jack Reasor and his wife Cindy recently established the Reasor Family Graham High School Scholarship for graduates who choose to attend Bluefield University. According to the BU website, the scholarship is available for GHS students who enroll in on-campus BU classes during the fall semester, beginning with the GHS class of 2026.
Bryan Worrall, Bluefield University’s vice president for advancement, said students can continue receiving the scholarship throughout their undergraduate careers if funding is available and they remain in good academic standing. The scholarship is specifically for tuition, and the amount will depend on the number of eligible students and the growth of the endowed fund.
Business Administration • 2029
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.
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