ANDERSON, Ind. – Strong post play on Friday night helped power the Manchester University women's basketball team to its first win of the season. Forwards Macy Miller (Huntertown, Ind./Carroll) and Tiara Jackson (East Chicago, Ind./Central) combined for 35 points in Manchester's 63-55 win at Anderson.

Miller finished Friday's game with a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds – earning her first career double-double. Miller finished 8-16 from the floor and 3-4 from the foul line. Jackson finished 7-9 from the field on Friday night, while adding four rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.

Manchester led 15-11 at the end of the first quarter. The Black & Gold limited the Ravens to just 5-14 (35.7%) shooting in the opening frame. The Spartans outscored Anderson 16-12 in the second period to earn a 31-23 advantage at the intermission.

The host Ravens clawed back into Friday's contest following halftime. AU held Manchester to just 30.8% (4-13) shooting in the third period, trimming the Black & Gold's lead to just two, 41-39.

In the final period of play, the Spartans manufactured a 12-3 run that chewed up more than five minutes of game clock. A Hillery Shepherd (Middletown, Ind./Shenandoah) offensive putback capped the critical run.

The Spartans shot 22-49 from the field on Friday, good for 44.9%. MU finished 18-30 at the free throw line. Anderson was held to 41.1% (23-56) shooting.

Point guard Lexi Dellinger led AU with 25 points. Center Hannah Hawkins finished with 14 points and six blocks.

Manchester (1-8) broke into the win column for the first time this season. The Ravens fell to 0-3.

A rematch between these two rivals is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena.