The Bluffton University women&rsquo. s basketball team hosted The College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, Nov. The Beavers took a 33-26 lead in the first half, but they were outscored 47-35 in the second period, resulting in a 73-68 loss for the home team. Bluffton fell to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the Heartland Conference, while The Mount improved to 1-5 overall and 1-0 in the HCAC. Both teams came out ready for their first conference contest of the season. Bluffton took an early lead with a layin by senior Rachel Daman (Defiance/Tinora). Less than a minute later, MSJ tied up the game at five apiece. The Beavers responded with a 4-0 run over the next four minutes.