Box Score LEXINGTON, Ky – The Manchester Spartans were defeated in men's soccer action by the Transylvania Pioneers on Saturday, March 6.
The host Pioneers scored two goals in just under a minute to sink the Black & Gold.
After an even fought first half, the Pioneers scored back-to-back goals in the 55th and 56th minute. Transy's Zach Hill hit the back of the net first, with Jak Birdsong finishing a penalty kick just moments late to give the Pioneers a 2-0 lead.
The Manchester attack tallied seven shots on the afternoon. Adrian De Leon (Corte Madera, Calif./Redwood) totaled four saves in the goal for the Spartans.
Manchester (1-1, 1-1 HCAC) will host Defiance College (2-0, 2-0 HCAC) on Wednesday, March 10, as HCAC play continues.
