Bluffton, OH - Manchester Women's Soccer fell 6–0 on the road to Bluffton University on Wednesday afternoon at the Sears Complex in Bluffton, Ohio. Despite the final score, the Spartans showed competitive stretches throughout the contest, particularly on the offensive end, where they tallied 12 total shots and six on goal against the Beavers.
Manchester goalkeeper Reagan Claus faced a heavy workload early, recording seven saves in just over 63 minutes of action before giving way to Vicki Moorman, who added three saves in relief. The Spartans' defense was active throughout, especially during Bluffton's second-half surge when the hosts scored four times after halftime.
Offensively, Lily DeTray was at the center of Manchester's attack, leading the team with eight total shots and three on goal. Layla Huneck, Rayne Bell, Jameela Hydre Yusoff each contributed additional attempts, helping the Spartans generate multiple looks in both halves. Manchester also earned three corner kicks—all in the second half—as they continued to press forward despite trailing.
With the loss, Manchester moved to 1-13-1 overall and 0-7-0 in conference play. The Spartans will look to regroup as they close out the regular season and aim to build on the positive stretches from Wednesday's matchup—particularly their second-half offensive rhythm and continued energy from their young lineup.