NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Manchester University women's soccer team pressed the visiting Trine University Thunder in a narrow 2-1 defeat in non-conference action on Tuesday September 21.
Early in Tuesday's contest, the Spartans drew a foul in the box that resulted in a penalty kick for the Black & Gold. Alex Parr (Russiaville, Ind./Western) stepped up and converted the PK sending Manchester to a 1-0 advantage in the 11th minute. It was Parr's first score of the season.
Manchester's defense held until Trine's Mia Augustino scored the equalizer in the 29th minute. Both teams headed into the intermission tied at 1.
Trine, who came into today's contest ranked seventh in the Great Lakes Region, broke the 1-1 tie in the 58th minute following a goal from Bella Mabry.
Manchester University goalkeeper Becca Colbert (Porter, Ind./Chesterton) made 11 stops on the day.
The Spartans (1-3) are scheduled to play at St. Mary's tomorrow night. Kickoff against the Belles is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Trine (8-0-1) is scheduled to host Earlham College on Saturday September 25.
