Ravens Handed Loss on Senior Night

The Anderson University men's basketball team fell to the Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers on Tuesday. The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) contest, which took place in O.C. Lewis Gymnasium, saw Rose-Hulman (13-9, 9-7) record a 65-42 victory against Anderson (15-9, 10-7).

Prior to Tuesday's contest, the Ravens honored their five seniors on the court in celebration of Senior Night. Those who were honored were: #3 Phil Bessick, #22 Maurice Knight, #23 Dalton DuBois, #31 Austin Lyons, and #44 Francis Uzorh. Also honored on Senior Night was team manager Tommy Fordonski and athletic trainer Aubrey Davis. Congratulations to these seniors and their contributions to Anderson University on and off the court.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Anderson started off strong against Rose-Hulman, beginning the game with a 3-pointer by Fred Shropshire at 19 minutes, 47 seconds. Rose-Hulman responded with a layup before Maurice Knight drained another three in favor of the Ravens.
• The Fightin' Engineers would take their first lead of the game with a three of their own with 17:14 on the clock. The scoreboard read in favor of Rose-Hulman 7-6.
• It then became a back-and-forth battle between the two teams as each fought to try to extend their lead over the other. Fred Shropshire hit a three at 9:20 left in the half to bring the Ravens within two as they trailed 18-16.
• Between 9:19 and 3:42, the Ravens were held scoreless and the Fightin' Engineers built their lead. Phil Bessick broke the scoreless streak with a free throw made at 3:41 to make it a 25-17 game.
• At halftime, the Ravens trailed the Fightin' Engineers 32-19.
• Maurice Knight opened up the second half with a three at 18:41.
• Throughout the remainder of the game, Rose-Hulman continued to extended their lead, making it hard for Anderson to stay within reach.
• With 9:58 remaining in the half, Rose-Hulman led Anderson 52-29.
• In the end, the lead proved to be too much as the Ravens fell to the Fightin' Engineers 65-42.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Anderson ended the game shooting 14-of-50 (28 percent) from the field, 7-of-27 (25.9 percent) behind the arc, and 7-of-12 (58.3 percent) in free throws. Rose-Hulman made 26-of-64 (40.6 percent), 2-of-13 (15.4 percent), and 11-of-22 (50 percent) respectively.
• The Ravens were forced into 24 turnovers in which the Fightin' Engineers were able to capitalize 21 points off of.
• Maurice Knight ended the game leading the Ravens with 13 points. He co-led with Tate Ivanyo in rebounds, each picking up nine. Knight also finished with one steal and one block.
• Fred Shropshire added on eight points, one rebound and one assist.
• Phil Bessick and Camden Smith both came off the bench to contribute five points apiece.

HEAD COACH OWEN HANDY'S COMMENTS

• Turnovers was the story again [Tuesday]. We really did a pretty good job of executing our defensive game plan, but ended up with a possession deficit of 19. That's just not a sustainable way to be competitive in ballgames.
• We got to recognize six seniors who have really meant a whole lot to our team. These guys have been through it the past couple of years, and I am really blown away by their perseverance.

UP NEXT

The Ravens now turn their focus to the final regular season game of the season as they head to North Manchester to take of the Spartans of Manchester University (8-15, 7-9). Tipoff for HCAC matchup is set for 7:30PM.