Three-Point Bug Bites No. 25 Ravens in Loss to Rose-Hulman

No. 25 Anderson University men's basketball team (18-4, 13-2) fell to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (13-9, 10-5) by a score of 85-77 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) action on Saturday in Anderson.

Anderson entered Saturday's game ranked No. 25 in the latest D3hoops.com poll.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Rose-Hulman shot efficiently from the field, converting 28-of-51 (54.9%), while Anderson finished 26-of-65 (40.0%).
• The Fightin' Engineers hit 11-of-23 (47.8 percent) shots from 3-point range, while the Ravens made 5-of-28 (17.9 percent) attempts from beyond the arc.
• From three-point range, the Fightin' Engineers hit 11-of-23 (47.8%), while the Ravens struggled at 5-of-28 (17.9%).
• The five-made three-pointers and 17.9% mark were the second-lowest of the season for Anderson (at North Park, 4-of-30, 13.3%).
• At the free-throw line, Anderson connected on 20-of-30 (66.7%), while Rose-Hulman converted 18-of-28 (64.3%).
• Raven of the Game – Tate Ivanyo – 27 Points, 9 Rebounds (5 Offensive), 3 Steals, 2 Assists
• Bryce Williams – 21 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals
• Rob Davidson – 16 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Steals
• Kenney Troutman – 5 Points, 3 Steals
• Nolan Swan – 4 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Steals
• Elisha Moore – 2 Points
• Axel Laby – 1 Point, 4 Rebounds, 2 Steals
• Ayden Brobston – 1 Point, 1 Rebound
• Marco Beverly – 2 Rebounds

COACH CARTER COLLINS'S COMMENTS

• It was a disappointing performance for our squad.
• I thought Rose-Hulman simply out-executed us and was definitely the team deserving of victory.
• In particular, offensively, I didn't think that we got nearly good enough shots in the first half and that ultimately falls on me as the coach.
• We didn't do a good enough job of forcing turnovers on defense until the second half when we were trying to speed up the tempo to get back in the game, but that's always going to be hit or miss - we needed to play better earlier.
• The guys put in a good effort, and I need to do a better job of helping them out. We'll get back after it in practice on Monday!

UP NEXT

The Ravens head to Hanover College (14-8, 10-5) in HCAC action on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Hanover.