Berea, KY - Manchester came up short on the road, falling 79–71 to Berea in HCAC play. The Spartans stayed within striking distance throughout the afternoon, trailing 38–34 at halftime before matching Berea point-for-point over the final 20 minutes.

Manchester showed resilience in the second half, scoring 37 points and continuing to apply pressure offensively, but Berea was able to maintain its edge with timely baskets down the stretch. Despite the loss, the Spartans competed evenly for long stretches and remained engaged on both ends of the floor until the final minutes.

The setback moves Manchester to 2–12 overall and 2–5 in conference action, as the Spartans look to build on the positives from their effort and carry momentum into their next HCAC matchup.