Anderson, Ind. - The Manchester University Women's Basketball team traveled to Anderson, ind. to take on HCAC foe, Anderson University.
The Spartans lost a close battle 57-66 to fall to .500 overall and in HCAC play.
Manchester 57, Anderson 66
Anderson took the lead a minute into the game and did not give it up until halfway through the 3rd which led to a back and forth third quarter, ultimately with Anderson finishing with the lead heading into the 4th. The multiple Spartan blocks, steals and shots made were not enough as Anderson would go onto finish the game on top.
Spartans scoring was led by
Kinsey Atkins (Warsaw, Ind., Triton) who finished the game with 19 points.
Aaliyah Bonner (Goshen, Ind., Northwood) led the team with nine rebounds as well as two blocks .
Manchester will look to bounce back as they travel to Lexington, KY. to take on Transylvania University on January 18 for their next match up.