Franklin Fights Past Anderson with Strong First Half
Franklin College (3-4, 1-0) fought past the Anderson University men’s basketball team (4-2, 0-1) by a score of 77-70 during Saturday’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) matchup in Franklin.
Franklin College (3-4, 1-0) fought past the Anderson University men's basketball team (4-2, 0-1) by a score of 77-70 during Saturday's Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) matchup in Franklin.
The Grizzlies jumped out to a 44-26 lead at halftime.
COACH CARTER COLLINS'S COMMENTS
We didn't show up with the focus or effort needed to win a conference game on the road. Hats off to Franklin - they came in and asserted their will on the glass right away, and they were the tougher and more disciplined team for nearly the entire 40 minutes.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Franklin powered to a 42-32 rebounding advantage. The Grizzlies outscored the Ravens 16-12 on second-chance points.
- The Grizzlies drained 13-of-31 (41.9 percent) shots from 3-point range while the Ravens made 7-of-28 (25 percent) attempts from the perimeter.
- Anderson converted 26-of-58 (44.8 percent) shots from the field while Franklin hit 26-of-62 (41.9 percent) attempts from the floor.
- Cam Smith – 15 Points, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
- Tate Ivanyo – 14 Points, 3 Steals
- Jordan Gadis – 9 Points
- Kenney Troutman – 8 Points, 2 Steals
- Elijah Mattingly – 7 Points, 9 Rebounds, 1 Block
- Bryson Huckeby – 7 Points, 8 Rebounds
- Alex Hunt – 6 Points
- Gavin Dowling – 3 Points, 1 Block
- Bryce Williams – 1 Point
UP NEXT
Anderson battles Earlham College (0-6, 0-1) in HCAC action on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Richmond.