Softball Fights to Split with Manchester
The Anderson University softball team fought to a split with Manchester University during Friday’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) doubleheader at the Raven Softball Field.
Game 1
Game 1
Manchester
12-12, 4-3
1
AT
Anderson (Ind.)
10-17, 4-5
2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Game 2
Game 2
Manchester
13-12, 5-3
11
AT
Anderson (Ind.)
10-18, 4-6
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 0 |
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Team Stats
Game 1
Pitching
Win: Hannah Merkel (3-4)
Loss: L. Willis (3-3)
Game 2
Pitching
Win: K. Miller (6-3)
Loss: Izzy Scott (1-3)
Batting
Manchester
2B:
K. Rider; L. Riley; K. Wentz; L. Goodman
3B:
none
HR:
none
April 17, 2026
The Anderson University softball team fought to a split with Manchester University during Friday's Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) doubleheader at the Raven Softball Field.
Anderson (10-18, 4-6) edged Manchester (13-12, 5-3) by a score of 2-1 in Game 1. The Spartans charged to an 11-3 victory in six innings in Game 2.
GAME 1: ANDERSON 2, MANCHESTER 1
- The Spartans outhit the Ravens 6-5
- Ariannah Jones – 1-for-1, RBI Single
- Kylie Coleman – 1-for-2, RBI Single
- Braelynn Hattendorf – 1-for-1, 2 Walks
- Hannah Merkel – Win (3-4), 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K
- Alexis Schultz – 1-for-2
- Avery Owens – 1-for-3
- Saige Fellers – Stolen Base
GAME 2: MANCHESTER 11, ANDERSON 3 (F/6)
- The Spartans outhit the Ravens 16-9
- Alexis Schultz – 2-for-4, RBI Single, Double
- Paycee Lewis – 1-for-3, RBI Double
- Belle Blickenstaff – 1-for-1, 1 RBI
- Maddie Schoenradt – 2-for-3
- Ariannah Jones – 2-for-3
- Kylie Coleman – 1-for-1
- Izzy Scott – Loss (1-3), 1.2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 2 ER, 1 BB
UP NEXT
Anderson welcomes Berea College (2-24, 1-7) in HCAC action on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Raven Softball Field.




















































































































































