Manchester Falls To Anderson Univ.

January 24, 2021 at 11:36 p.m.
Manchester Falls To Anderson Univ.
Manchester Falls To Anderson Univ.

By Dillon Bender-

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Manchester University men’s basketball fell on the road Saturday at Anderson University by a final score of 72-64.

Turnovers were a factor for the Black & Gold. The host Ravens turned 21 Spartan turnovers in 31 points in Saturday’s contest. Manchester was only able to convert 16 Raven turnovers into seven points.

Anderson University also held a 38-29 advantage on the boards and outscored MU 30-20 in the paint.

Manchester shot 23-53 (43.4%) from the field and shot 10-24 (41.7%) from three-point territory. Anderson finished Saturday’s game shooting 46.6% (27-58) from the field and 10-30 (33%) from beyond the three-point arc.

Senior Cortiz Buckner led Manchester with a game-high 23 points. Buckner added six assists. Fellow senior CJ Hampton scored 15 points. Freshman Aidan Jahraus scored eight points off the bench.

Anderson was led by Michael Roger’s 15 points off the bench. Both Ronny Williams and Cade Gentry contributed 14 points apiece in the win.

The Spartans (2-3) will take on Bluffton next weekend. MU will travel to Ohio on Friday, January 29, before hosting the Beavers in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Saturday, January 30.

Late basket costs Lady Spartans

NORTH MACHESTER, Ind. – A late basket with just over a minute in regulation helped propel the visiting Anderson University Ravens to a 50-48 victory over Manchester University in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Anderson’s Makynlee Taylor broke a 48-all tie after converting a driving layup through traffic at the 1:11 mark of the fourth quarter. After leading for most of Saturday’s game, the Spartans were unable to recover.

Manchester was held to just six points in the fourth quarter.

As a team, Anderson shot 40.7% (22-54) from the floor. The Spartans did a good job defending the perimeter, limiting Anderson to just 2-11 (18.2%) shooting from downtown.

Manchester finished 18-47 (38.3%) from the field and 4-11 (36.4%) from three-point territory. The Black & Gold controlled the glass, outrebounding Anderson 38-27.

Macy Miller led Manchester in scoring with 12 points . Tiara Jackson posted her fourth double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Miranda Bieghler scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds.

Anderson (1-3) had no players score in double figures, however, all nine players that saw the floor scored at least two points. Lexi Dellinger, Allie Owens, and Makynlee Taylor all scored nine points on Saturday.

Manchester University (1-9) is scheduled to host Bluffton University in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Friday, January 29, at 7 p.m.

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Manchester University men’s basketball fell on the road Saturday at Anderson University by a final score of 72-64.

Turnovers were a factor for the Black & Gold. The host Ravens turned 21 Spartan turnovers in 31 points in Saturday’s contest. Manchester was only able to convert 16 Raven turnovers into seven points.

Anderson University also held a 38-29 advantage on the boards and outscored MU 30-20 in the paint.

Manchester shot 23-53 (43.4%) from the field and shot 10-24 (41.7%) from three-point territory. Anderson finished Saturday’s game shooting 46.6% (27-58) from the field and 10-30 (33%) from beyond the three-point arc.

Senior Cortiz Buckner led Manchester with a game-high 23 points. Buckner added six assists. Fellow senior CJ Hampton scored 15 points. Freshman Aidan Jahraus scored eight points off the bench.

Anderson was led by Michael Roger’s 15 points off the bench. Both Ronny Williams and Cade Gentry contributed 14 points apiece in the win.

The Spartans (2-3) will take on Bluffton next weekend. MU will travel to Ohio on Friday, January 29, before hosting the Beavers in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Saturday, January 30.

Late basket costs Lady Spartans

NORTH MACHESTER, Ind. – A late basket with just over a minute in regulation helped propel the visiting Anderson University Ravens to a 50-48 victory over Manchester University in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Anderson’s Makynlee Taylor broke a 48-all tie after converting a driving layup through traffic at the 1:11 mark of the fourth quarter. After leading for most of Saturday’s game, the Spartans were unable to recover.

Manchester was held to just six points in the fourth quarter.

As a team, Anderson shot 40.7% (22-54) from the floor. The Spartans did a good job defending the perimeter, limiting Anderson to just 2-11 (18.2%) shooting from downtown.

Manchester finished 18-47 (38.3%) from the field and 4-11 (36.4%) from three-point territory. The Black & Gold controlled the glass, outrebounding Anderson 38-27.

Macy Miller led Manchester in scoring with 12 points . Tiara Jackson posted her fourth double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Miranda Bieghler scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds.

Anderson (1-3) had no players score in double figures, however, all nine players that saw the floor scored at least two points. Lexi Dellinger, Allie Owens, and Makynlee Taylor all scored nine points on Saturday.

Manchester University (1-9) is scheduled to host Bluffton University in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena on Friday, January 29, at 7 p.m.
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