Manuel averaged 18.7 points (.595 FG) and 10.7 rebounds in an undefeated week for the Lightning, closing out the slate with back-to-back double-doubles. In a win over Brooklyn, he posted 24 points (11-15 FG), 10 rebounds and a pair of blocks. The next day against Gallaudet, he recorded 25 points (11-20 FG), 16 rebounds and two steals.