Bluffton Overpowers Manchester Spartans

January 30, 2021 at 4:42 a.m.

By Dillon Bender-

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The visiting Bluffton Beavers overpowered the Manchester Spartans in women’s basketball action on Friday night in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena.

Spearheaded by 41 points from Brianna Gillig, the Beavers outscored the Spartans 23-12 in the final period en route to an 85-68 victory.

Gillig finished 15-25 from the field, 2-4 from three-point territory, and finished 9-10 at the free throw line to lead the Beavers. She added 10 boards. Emma Saltzman added 12 points and seven rebounds for Bluffton, while Maddie Fitzpatrick scored 11 points.

The Beavers shot 32-61 (52.5%) from the floor for the game.

Manchester was led by Tiara Jackson’s 18 points and six rebounds. Jackson shot 9-13 on Friday. Abby Walker  tallied 11 points off the bench. Macy Miller also reached double figures in scoring with 10.

The Black & Gold finished 22-51 (43.1%) from the floor.

Tomorrow’s rematch at Bluffton is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The visiting Bluffton Beavers overpowered the Manchester Spartans in women’s basketball action on Friday night in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena.

Spearheaded by 41 points from Brianna Gillig, the Beavers outscored the Spartans 23-12 in the final period en route to an 85-68 victory.

Gillig finished 15-25 from the field, 2-4 from three-point territory, and finished 9-10 at the free throw line to lead the Beavers. She added 10 boards. Emma Saltzman added 12 points and seven rebounds for Bluffton, while Maddie Fitzpatrick scored 11 points.

The Beavers shot 32-61 (52.5%) from the floor for the game.

Manchester was led by Tiara Jackson’s 18 points and six rebounds. Jackson shot 9-13 on Friday. Abby Walker  tallied 11 points off the bench. Macy Miller also reached double figures in scoring with 10.

The Black & Gold finished 22-51 (43.1%) from the floor.

Tomorrow’s rematch at Bluffton is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m
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