FRANKLIN – The Franklin women's basketball team secured a winning season on Wednesday (Feb. 7) night, one of several highlights in the Grizzlies' 80-57 win over Manchester in the Spurlock Center. 

Prior to the start of the game, the Grizzlies (14-8, 9-6 HCAC) honored seniors CiCi Bailey, Kayla Bruner and student assistant Chelbie Anderson on Senior Night. When the action tipped off, Franklin led the Spartans (6-16, 3-12 HCAC) for all but 1:08 of game time in an 80-57 win. 

How it Happened
The Grizzlies wasted little time putting the game out of reach, ripping off an 18-1 run in the first quarter that turned a 5-4 deficit into a 22-6 lead later in the opening period. Franklin's lead would grow to as many as 22 before the end of the first half, with the hosts taking a 43-24 lead into the locker room. 

Manchester would get the Franklin lead down to as little as 12 in the second half, but a dominant fourth quarter from the home side led to an easy win for the Grizzlies. 

Inside the Box Score
-Franklin's offense turned in a stellar shooting performance, going 50% (27-for-54) from the floor, 11-for-25 from three and 15-for-19 from the line. 
-Jordan Coon had another massive game for the Grizzlies, going for 28 points and setting a new career-high with six three-pointers. 
-Taylor Cooney added 18 points and Brooke Grinstead chipped in with 11 points off the bench. 
-Franklin's defense clamed down on the Spartans, holding their opponent to 30.8% (20-for-65) from the floor and 5-for-23 from long range.
-Rebounds were 46-33 in Franklin's favor, with Bailey's seven boards leading the home side. 
-With the win, Franklin secures their first winning season since 2019-20, when they won 17 games. 

Up Next
The Grizzlies open a two-game road trip on Saturday (Feb. 10) afternoon, traveling to Earlham. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m.