Spartans Defeat St. Francis (Ind.), Win Fourth Straight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Manchester University Spartans won their fourth consecutive game today after defeating the St. Francis (Ind.) Cougars by a final score of 10-7 at the World Baseball Academy in Fort Wayne.
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Tuesday At Manchester U
There were several events happening at Manchester University Tuesday.
Continue reading “Tuesday At Manchester U”Spartans Fall To Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ind. – Manchester fell on the road in a pair of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference games on Monday evening at Franklin College. The Grizzlies won by final scores of 9-2 and 6-5.
Continue reading “Spartans Fall To Franklin”Track and Field Competes in AJ Cody Invitational at Ohio Northern
ADA, Ohio – The Manchester Spartans competed in the AJ Cody Invitational hosted at Ohio Northern this weekend.
Continue reading “Track and Field Competes in AJ Cody Invitational at Ohio Northern”Big Offense Guides Spartans to Victory at MSJ
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Manchester University baseball team ended its four-game skid in a big way on Friday afternoon. The Spartans totaled 24 runs on 24 hits en route to a 24-7 victory in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action against Mount St. Joseph. The second game of Friday’s doubleheader was canceled due to the inclement weather in the region.
Continue reading “Big Offense Guides Spartans to Victory at MSJ”Manchester Men’s Tennis Takes Down Mt. St. Joseph
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Manchester University men’s tennis team earned a 7-2 victory in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play on Friday afternoon against the Mount St. Joseph University Lions.
Continue reading “Manchester Men’s Tennis Takes Down Mt. St. Joseph”Wednesday At Manchester U
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Manchester men’s tennis team dropped a narrow 5-4 decision to visiting Anderson on Wednesday evening in Heartland Collegiate Atlhletic Conferecnce action.
Continue reading “Wednesday At Manchester U”Manchester U Drops DH
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Manchester University baseball team dropped a pair of home contests to visiting Defiance College as Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play continued on Tuesday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets won by final scores of 14-7 and 7-3 at Gratz Field.
Continue reading “Manchester U Drops DH”Spartans Topped by St. Mary’s on Tuesday
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The St. Mary’s (Ind.) Belles slowed the Manchester University offense on Tuesday afternoon en route to a doubleheader sweep of the Spartans. Manchester was limited to two runs across a pair of contests.
Game 1 – St. Mary’s 3, Manchester 1 – Box Score
St. Mary’s was able to scatter eight Manchester hits and limited the Spartans to one run in the opening game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Manchester fell by a narrow 3-1 decision.
Kendal Torrence (Lowell, Ind. / Lowell) and Corey Uetrecht (Leo, Ind. / Leo) had two hits apiece for Manchester. Torrence doubled twice and Uetrecht drove in the lone run of the ball game in the top of the 4th inning.
Game 2 – St. Mary’s 3, Manchester 1 – Box Score
The Belles took the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader by an identical 3-1 final score.
Manchester got on the scoreboard first after tallying a run in the top of the 3rd inning. Miranda Boggs (Frankfurt, Ind. / Frankfurt) drove in the only Spartan run.
Alexis Mokos (Cedar Lake, Ind. / Hanover Central) went 2-3 at the plate.
The Spartans moved to 5-7 on the season. St. Mary’s improved to 3-12. Manchester will play their 2019 Home Opener on Friday March 29 against Hope College. Friday’s doubleheader will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Senior Tyler LaFollette Named HCAC Hitter of the Week
NORTH MANCHETER, Ind. – Senior outfield Tyler LaFollette (Warsaw, Ind. / Warsaw) was recognized as the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week on Monday afternoon.
Continue reading “Senior Tyler LaFollette Named HCAC Hitter of the Week”Saturday At Manchester U
Softball Splits Final Day in Florida
CLERMONT, Fla.- The Manchester University softball team concluded its spring trip this morning with games against Thomas (ME) and Allegheny. The Spartans dropped a close 4-3 decision to the Terriers but rallied for 6-5 win in extra innings against the Gators. MU will return to the Hoosier State with a 5-5 record.
Softball Opens 2019 Campaign on Monday
CLERMONT, Fla. – The Manchester University softball team opened the 2019 season with its annual Spring Break trip. The Spartans played two games on Monday March 18, facing off against Bethel (Minn.) University and Macalester. The Spartans fell in game one today but rebounded this afternoon to earn their first win of the season.
Continue reading “Softball Opens 2019 Campaign on Monday”Tigers Defeat Spartans in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Manchester University baseball team dropped a 9-6 non-conference contest to DePauw University. Saturday’s game was played at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. The second game scheduled for today was canceled due to the cold temperatures and incoming rain.
Continue reading “Tigers Defeat Spartans in Indy”Johnson Named All-HCAC First Teamer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior guard Adrian Johnson (Indianapolis, Ind. / Fall Creek) earned a spot on the All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference First Team on Wednesday afternoon as the league announced its annual awards.
Continue reading “Johnson Named All-HCAC First Teamer”Jordan Napier Battles his way to Nationals
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Junior 141-pounder Jordan Napier (Indianapolis, Ind. / Perry Meridian) continued to shine this weekend, adding a second-place finish at the NCAA Central Region Championships to his 2018-19 resume. Napier helped the Spartans to a ninth-place overall finish on Saturday afternoon and punched himself a ticket to the 2019 NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships.
Continue reading “Jordan Napier Battles his way to Nationals”Spearman and Poole Named All-Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Freshman diver Jordan Spearman (Indianapolis, Ind. / Mt. Vernon) and junior Christain Poole (Anderson, Ind. / Anderson) both earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors on Wednesday afternoon.
Spearman earned First Team All-HCAC honors after his record breaking performances in the 1 and 3-meter diving events at the 2019 HCAC Swimming & Diving Championships. Jordan was the HCAC Champion in the 3-meter dive with a top score of 441.25. Spearman also found his way on the podium in the 1-meter dive, placing third, with an overall score of 487.45. Both marks set new school records and both marks qualified Jordan for the NCAA Regionals.
Junior Christain Poole earned Honorable Mention All-HCAC honors on Wednesday afternoon. Poole finished third in the men’s 50-freestyle with a final time of 21.56. Poole’s mark on the first night of the HCAC Championships broke his own school record, set earlier in the day during the morning prelim session. On Saturday, Poole broke the school record in the men’s 100-freestyle with a time of 48.97.
Kyle Erwin (Attica, Ind. Attica) was named to the Christopher M. Ragsdale All-Sportsmanship Team. On the women’s side, Mikki Goetz (Highland, Ind. / Highland) was also named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.
Murr, Wappes, Tyler Lead All-HCAC Selections
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Manchester University was well represented on the all-HCAC Indoor Track and Field teams that were announced this afternoon. 12 different Manchester Spartans garnered all-league honors after their strong performances this past weekend at the 2019 HCAC Indoor Championships.
Continue reading “Murr, Wappes, Tyler Lead All-HCAC Selections”Women 3rd, Men 4th at HCAC Indoor Championships Saturday
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Manchester University women’s indoor track and field team earned a top three finish on Saturday evening at the 2019 Heartland collegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. The Manchester men placed fourth at Saturday’s championships hosted at Defiance College.
Continue reading “Women 3rd, Men 4th at HCAC Indoor Championships Saturday”Spearman, Poole, Kell Lead Spartans’ Effort at HCAC Championships
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Manchester University swimming and diving teams wrapped up competition at the 2019 HCAC Swimming and Diving Championships. The three-day event, held at the Vigo County Aquatics Center and hosted by Rose-Hulman, concluded on Saturday night.
Continue reading “Spearman, Poole, Kell Lead Spartans’ Effort at HCAC Championships”Manchester Cross Country Honored by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Three individuals and the Manchester University women’s cross country team all were honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their outstanding performances both in and out of the classroom.
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