FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Franklin College women's basketball team knocked off the visiting Manchester Spartans by a final score of 71-45 on Saturday afternoon as Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play continued for both schools.

The Franklin defense limited Manchester to 30.2 percent shooting (16-53) in Saturday's contest. Manchester was also held to 8.3 percent shooting (1-12) from distance.

The Grizzlies shot 36.5 percent (23-63) in Saturday's game. Franklin also finished shooting 36.8 percent (7-19) from beyond the three-point arc. The Grizzlies also held a 52-30 rebounding advantage over Manchester.

Macy Miller (Huntertown, Ind./Carroll) led Manchester with 12 points on 5-10 shooting from the floor. Hillery Shepherd (Middletown, Ind./Shenandoah) added eight points. Both Miranda Bieghler (Plainfield, Ind./South Putnam) and Alexis Porter (Nashville, Tenn./West) both scored seven points.

Bayleigh Torrance led Franklin with 16 points and seven rebounds. Destinee Cross added 13 points and eight boards.

The Spartans (7-9, 4-5 HCAC), currently in the middle of a four-game road swing, will travel to Defiance College on Wednesday February 2 for a 7:30 p.m. contest against the Yellow Jackets.

Franklin (7-12, 5-7 HCAC) will travel to nationally-ranked Transylvania University on Wednesday February 2.