BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's soccer team scored just four minutes in, but Manchester used a tally in each half to knock off the Beavers 2-1 on a beautiful Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Bluffton capped off its 2023 campaign with a 3-11-3 mark overall, including 1-6-2 in the Heartland Conference. Manchester improved to 2-14 and 2-7 in the HCAC.

The home team needed just 4:05 to go up 1-0 when freshman Mya Vernon (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic) connected with Alyssa Kester (Centerville) for the junior's sixth goal of the season! Bluffton sported an 8-3 edge in shots during the first 45 minutes, but a Grace Papazoglou tally in minute 20 left the match tied 1-1 at halftime.

It ws still knotted when Elaina Halferty found Jada Carter and her header found the back of the net for what turned out to be the game winner with just under 13 minutes to play.

Bluffton finished with a 15-8 edge in total shots, including 10-6 on frame. The home team forced two more corner kicks (7-5), but it was also called for two more fouls (9-7).

Nina McGinn (Marion/Harding) went for broke in her final match, firing away with a team-high five shots, three on frame. Junior keeper Brielle Collier (Anna) chipped in with four saves for the Beavers.

Continue to check the Bluffton Women's Soccer webpage over the coming weeks for updated record books and All-Heartland Conference selections!

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