North Manchester, Ind. - The Manchester University Football team hosted Hanover College this past Saturday for their 2024 Homecoming match up.

Manchester was bested by a stout defense and fast play offense in Hanover who won 55-7.

Manchester 7, Hanover 55

Manchester football hosted Hanover College in front of a crowd of 700+ for an exciting Homecoming weekend. Hanover came out fast on offense and strong on defense, scoring 31 of their 55 in the first half and allowing zero. Things would not change in the third quarter where the Panthers would score two touchdowns to add to their lead. In the 4th, it was the Jaylen Grimes (Goulds, Fla., Christopher Columbus) show who forced two fumbles, as well as added a sack. His second forced fumble led to Manchester's only score of the day, Dante Chaney (Arlington, Tx., Mansfield Legacy) fired in a 19 yard pass to Levarian Campbell (Clewiston, FL) who was able to bring it down at the front pylon.

Manchester will be on the road for their next match up against Rose-Hulman on Saturday, November 2.