Ravens Second Half Key to Victory Over Pioneers

The Anderson University men's basketball team's (10-3, 5-1) big second half earned a big win against Transylvania University (10-3, 5-1) by a score of 102-89 during Saturday's Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) matchup in Lexington, Ky.

Anderson's win enters the Ravens in a three-way tie for the HCAC lead with Transylvania and Hanover College (9-4, 5-1).

COACH CARTER COLLIN'S COMMENTS

What a whirlwind that game was. There were some areas that we left a whole lot to be desired in terms of our execution, but there were other areas we were lights-out. 28 assists on 33 made baskets is an incredible and awesome stat for us, and is indicative of how unselfishly we like to play. Ultimately, I thought that we battled the whole day, especially in the second half, and we made just enough plays to eek out a big road victory. Life doesn't get any easier for us with our next game at Manchester on Wednesday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Through the first seven minutes of the contest Anderson and Transylvania went back and forth until the Pioneers went on a 14-5 run to take a 33-23 lead
• The Ravens were able to bring it back to a tie game at 35, with six points from Tate Ivanyo and five points from Elijah Mattingly.
• Transylvania went on a 12-5 run in the final six minutes of the half to take a seven-point lead into the half
• The Ravens went on a run, scoring 17 of the first 23 points in the second half to take a 57-53 lead
• During the next 6 minutes, the Pioneers scored 20 of the next 30 points to take another seven-point lead.
• In the final nine minutes, the Ravens went on a 35-19 run, shooting 9-of-12 from the field, 5-of-5 from 3, and 12-of-13 from the free throw line.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Anderson captured its first road win against Transylvania since Feb. 20, 2018 in the HCAC Quarterfinals.
• In the second half, the Ravens went 20-of-26 (76.9%) from the field, 7-of-9 (77.8%) from 3-point range, and 15-of-16 (93.8%) from the charity stripe.
• The Ravens converted 33-of-53 (62.3 percent) on shots from the field while Pioneers hit 32-of-75 (42.7 percent) attempts from the floor.
• Both teams hit 78.6 percent of their shots from the free-throw line. Anderson went 22-of-28, while Transylvania went 11-of-14. 
• The Ravens nailed 14-of-23 (60.9 percent) shots from 3-point range while the Pioneers converted 14-of-34 (41.2 percent) attempts from the perimeter.
• Transylvania held a 34-14 advantage from points off the bench, while Anderson held a 16-7 advantage on fastbreak points.
• Elijah Mattingly – 26 Points, 7-9 FG (77.8%), 4-5 3PT (80%), 8-8 FT, 12 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Blocks
• Tate Ivanyo – 22 Points, 8-10 FG (80%), 3-4 3PT (75%), 5 Rebounds, 2 Steals, 1 Assist
• Bryson Huckeby – 18 Points, 5-7 FG (71.4%), 4-5 3PT (80%), 5 Assists, 2 Rebounds, 1 Steal
• Kenney Troutman – 13 Points, 1 Assist, 1 Steal
• Cam Smith – 9 Points, 11 Assists, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals, 1 Block
• Jordan Gadis – 5 Points, 1 Rebound
• Bryce Williams – 4 Points, 4 Assists, 2 Rebounds, 2 Steals
• Alex Hunt – 4 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Block
• Gavin Dowling – 1 Point, 2 Assists, 1 Rebound
• Robert Davidson – 2 Rebounds

UP NEXT

The Ravens are traveling to the Manchester University Spartans (7-6, 4-2) in HCAC action on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in North Manchester.