Anderson Men's Basketball Advances to HCAC Tournament Semifinals

Second-seeded Anderson University defeats Bluffton University in quarterfinal matchup.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 2:27pm

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The Anderson University men's basketball team, seeded second in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, defeated seventh-seeded Bluffton University 103-89 in the quarterfinal round on Saturday at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.

Why it matters

Anderson University's victory advances them to the HCAC Tournament semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for a conference championship and potential NCAA Division III tournament berth.

The details

Anderson University, the second seed in the HCAC Tournament, defeated Bluffton University 103-89 in the quarterfinal round. The win propels Anderson to the tournament semifinals, where they will face the winner of the other quarterfinal matchup.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Anderson University

The second-seeded men's basketball team in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament.

Bluffton University

The seventh-seeded men's basketball team in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament.

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What’s next

The winner of the Anderson University vs. Bluffton University quarterfinal matchup will advance to face the winner of the other quarterfinal game in the HCAC Tournament semifinals.

The takeaway

Anderson University's victory keeps their hopes alive for a conference championship and potential NCAA Division III tournament berth, demonstrating their strength as the second seed in the HCAC Tournament.