Bluffton and Fort Wayne Bishop Luers squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Bluffton had to settle for second. They lost 71-51 to the Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 68-37 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Danny Kelly, who went 7-for-12 on his way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Drelyn Truesdale was another key player, shooting 50% from the field to rack up 18 points and three steals.
Bluffton has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season. The victory made it two in a row for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers and bumps their season record up to 19-6.
Bluffton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, they will face off against South Adams at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.6 points per game this season.
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