Manchester Pulls Away from Anderson

The Anderson University (0-3) women's basketball team took on the Spartans of Manchester University (1-8) inside the O.C. Lewis Gymnasium on Friday. The Spartans led most of the game, and walked away with a 63-55 victory over the Ravens.

RECAP

• The Spartans took off with an early lead over the Ravens.
• During the second quarter, the Spartans built a 12-point lead, their largest of the game, over the Ravens, leading 25-13 with 6:20 remaining in the half.
• The Ravens fought hard during the third quarter, going on a seven-point run between the 8:15 mark and the 3:47 mark.
• A layup kept the Spartans ahead before Allie Owens hit a three to tie the game up 35-35 with 2:31 remaining in the third quarter.
• The Ravens got their first lead of the game from back-to-back layups by Hannah Hawkins and Allie Owens respectively. Hannah Lindsey hit a 3-pointer on the following possession to tie the game at 39-39.
• During the fourth quarter the Spartans kept control of the game and built on their score. The Ravens were able to come within three, but were unable to keep up with the Spartans offensive pressure as they ultimately fell to a final score of 63-55.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 

• Lexi Dellinger once again led the Ravens on Friday. Dellinger recorded 25 points for the night, as well as six rebounds and four assists.
• Hannah Hawkins put in the work on both sides of the court. Hawkins ended the night with 14 points, five rebounds, six blocks, and two steals.
• With six blocks, Hawkins tied for second in school history for most blocks in a single game. Hawkins accounts for four of the eight performances in school history with at least six blocks in a single game.
• Makynlee Taylor collected four steals for the Ravens.
• Manchester's Macy Miller helped lead the Spartans to victory with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
• Tiara Jackson followed with 16 points of her own. Jackson was 7-9 (77.7%) from FGM.
• The Ravens outshot the Spartans from the 3-Point line, making 4-17 (23.5%), while the Spartans held the advantage from the field, hitting 22-50 (44.0%) from the floor.

COACH SHADE'S COMMENTS

• Unfortunately, a different Anderson team showed up to play. The first five minutes, I thought we were timid and passive and that set the tone for the rest of the game. We got outplayed in every category that we tried to control: the paint, the glass, and the free throw line. I think the part that is most discouraging is that Manchester played harder and tougher than we did. Those are things that we can control on our end. We have less than 24 hours to regroup and find a way to go on the road and get the next one. 

UP NEXT

• The Ravens and Spartans are back in action tomorrow, January 23rd, as the teams switch locations.
• Tip-off is set for 2PM in North Manchester.