NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Manchester University women's basketball team had its five-game win streak snapped on Saturday afternoon by the visiting Franklin College Grizzlies. Franklin ran past the Spartans by a final score of 76-54 as Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play continued for both schools.

Franklin led the entire contest and built as large as a 23-point lead. The Grizzlies shot 51.9 percent (27-52) from the field and converted 21-of-28 free throw attempts.

Franklin's length and size was able to disrupt the Manchester offense in Saturday's game. The Spartans were limited to 26.7 percent (16-60) shooting from the field. Manchester also shot just 28.6 percent (4-14) from three-point territory.

Franklin outrebounded Manchester 52-24.

Jessica Nix led Franklin with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Destinee Cross added 16 points, while Sarah O'Day scored 11.

Manchester was led by Macy Miller's (Huntertown, Ind./Carroll) 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Miranda Bieghler (Plainfield, Ind./South Putnam) went 4-6 from three-point territory for 12 points. Bieghler added 4 steals. As a team, the Spartans finished 18-24 from the free throw line.

Manchester (5-2, 2-1 HCAC) will now prepare for a three-game West Coast trip over the holiday break. The Spartans are scheduled to play at La Verne in California on Dec. 19 before contests against Whittier (Dec. 21) and Caltech (Dec. 22).

The Grizzlies (4-3, 2-1 HCAC) will travel to Albion on Monday Dec. 20.