Tim Finklea scored two goals to lead NDCO.
Bluffton took 17 shots in the match compared to just 13 for the victors, but only one of those shots found the net as Diego Rodriguez scored an unassisted goal with 28:58 left in the second half.
Bluffton is now 2-7 on the season, while NDCO is 6-4.
Notre Dame College of Ohio 4, Bluffton College 1
Scoring:
NDCO – Jeremy Kephart, 37:52, first half, unassisted
NDCO – Tim Finklea, 17:10, first half, assist by Mike Lankford
NDCO – Mike Lankford, 7:24, first half, unassisted
Bluffton – Diego Rodriguez, 28:58, second half, unassisted
NDCO – Tim Finklea, 1:44, second half, penalty shot
Shots on Goal: NDCO 13, Bluffton 17
Corner Kicks: NDCO 5, Bluffton 4
Goalie Saves: NDCO 3 (Shaun Abel 3), Bluffton 9 (Derek Stemen 9)