NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – A late 8-2 run by Franklin College sent the Grizzlies past Manchester University in men's basketball action on Saturday December 11. A tip-in by FC's Ty Wright and back-to-back triples by Matt Krause paved the way for a 76-65 victory by the Grizzlies.

Franklin College shot 44.1 percent (26-59) in Saturday's game. The Grizzlies finished 9-21 (42.9 percent) from three-point territory, including a 5-9 mark in the 2^nd half. Franklin College also came up clutch at the free throw line, sinking 15-of-18 attempts.

The Spartans were limited to 39.1 percent (25-64) shooting. The Black & Gold went 12-36 from three-point territory.

Ty Wright led Franklin with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Ryan Wiggins added 18 points. Matt Krause scored 14 points for FC while Cody Samples finished a perfect 12-12 at the free throw line for 12 points.

Manchester was led by first-year Quentez Columbus' (South Bend, Ind./Adams) 20 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. CJ Hampton (Hammond, Ind./Griffith) added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both Bryant Smith (West Lafayette, Ind./Harrison) and Ian Snelling (Erlanger, Ky./Dixie Heights) scored 10 points against Franklin. Coy Hampton (Park Forest, Ill./Crete Monee) added 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and a pair of blocked shots.

The Spartans (2-7, 1-2 HCAC) will host nationally-ranked Elmhurst in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Tuesday December 21 with tip-off coming at 7 p.m.

Franklin College (5-3, 2-1 HCAC) will host Berea on Friday December 17.