Raven Scoreboard: September 5-6, 2025

Anderson Football (1-0) opened the season with a thrilling 7-6 victory against Alfred State College (0-1) on Saturday in Lapel. Anderson Men's Soccer (2-2) dominated Trine University (0-3) with a 3-0 victory on Friday at Fridley Field. Anderson Volleyball (4-2) put together a 2-1 record during this weekend's Rose-Hulman Invitational in Terre Haute. Huntington University (3-1) fought past Anderson Women's Soccer with a 1-0 victory on Saturday at Fridley Field. During the Grizzly Invitational in Shelbyville, Anderson Women's Cross Country finished eighth place while Anderson Men's Cross Country placed 10th.

Football Outlasts Alfred State in Thriller

The Anderson University football team (1-0) outlasted Alfred State College (0-1) in a 7-6 thriller on Saturday at Lapel High School. The Pioneers cut their deficit to 7-6 with 1 minute, 5 seconds remaining, but missed the game-tying extra point. Alfred State forced a three and out to get one last possession. On the first play of the drive, the pass attempt ricocheted upward off the receiver's foot and was intercepted by Kevin Thomas to seal the victory. Anderson dominated the time of possession, controlling the ball for 38:02.

Albert Rabb rushed for Anderson's only score and tallied 90 rushing yards. Luke Manning threw 94 yards and rushed for 36 yards. Corey Layton converted his only extra-point attempt. Troy Humphreys contributed three receptions for 29 receiving yards while Deitric Johnson provided three receptions and 18 receiving yards. Preston Yoder tallied 14 receiving yards and Adam Dunson added 12 yards. Landen Anderson recorded a punting average of 38.8 yards on five punts while contributing one punt inside the 20 and a long of a 62-yard punt.

Jaylen Hayes racked up nine tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 10 tackle-for-loss yards one quarterback hurry and a half sack. Thomas intercepted a pass and returned it for 13 yards. Johnathen Hayworth-Dupree recorded eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a half sack. Jake Simpson recorded a sack for a loss of six yards, finishing the game with three tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss. Travis Billups Jr. notched seven tackles. Leonard Rand contributed three tackles and one tackle for loss. Zaire Prioleau tallied six tackles while Alex Myers recorded four tackles and one pass breakup. Gavin Reners provided three tackles while Khem Harris and Jayden Holeman each broke up a pass. The Ravens also celebrated Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.

"I am really proud of our team," Coach Jonathan Coddington said. "We talk all the time about our mission as a program – Developing Champions, and how we need to take steps each day to become a championship-level team. [Saturday], we took a big step as a program. It is hard to win college football games. It takes so much time, effort and energy by each member of our program. I was proud of how our players continued to play hard all game, responded well to adversity throughout the game and loved and encouraged each other throughout the process. As always, there is still a lot of work to do. I am excited to work with our coaching staff and our players each day to become the team we all know we can be.

"I was so thankful to see so many current and former faculty and staff members come out to the game and support our players. We were excited to recognize them as they work incredibly hard each day to give our students the best experience possible. They really make Anderson University a special place."

Anderson battles State University of New York-Maritime (1-0) on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. in Throggs Neck, N.Y.

Results: Anderson 7, Alfred State 6 (Box Score)

Men's Soccer Dominates Trine

The Anderson University men's soccer team (2-2) dominated Trine University (0-3) by a score of 3-0 on Friday at Fridley Field. Anderson outshot Trine 13-10 and held a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Thunder controlled 53 percent of the possession. Emmett Kindler notched five points behind two goals and an assist. Miles Tucker dished out two assists while Brendan Hall also netted a goal. Jackson Crawford and Carson Reed also added assists. Braydon Kennedy recorded a four-save shutout. Hall provided three shots while Kindler and Xander Mays each registered two shots on goal.

"I am so proud of the boys," Coach Sott Fridley said. "They worked hard and competed brilliantly for 90 minutes. Trine is such a good team and is well coached. We seemed to have an answer for everything thrown at us. It was good to get Brendan Hall on the board.  Recovering from a-year-and-a-half knee injury, I am sure that has been hard on him. Emmett Kindler was able to get on the end of two great passes to get his goals. Shutting out a team like Trine is an accomplishment for sure. I'm glad that Braydon Kennedy was able to get the shutout with his defense."

Anderson clashes with Wabash College (3-1) on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Crawfordsville.

Results: Anderson 3, Trine 0 (Box Score)

Volleyball Finishes 2-1 in Rose-Hulman Invitational

The Anderson University volleyball team (4-2) went 2-1 in the Rose-Hulman Invitational in Terre Haute. Anderson cruised past Knox College (0-10) by a score of 3-0 on Friday. In the first of two Saturday matches, Anderson grinded out a 3-2 victory against Westminster College (Mo.) (6-3). Ohio Northern University (3-3) swept Anderson 3-0.

Anderson powered to a 25-15, 26-24, 25-17 against Knox on Friday. The Ravens posted a .258 hitting percentage while the Prairie Fire finished with a .096 hitting percentage. Bre Lawrence put together 17 digs, three service aces, two blocks and a .278 hitting percentage. Blythe Young recorded 32 assists, two service aces and two blocks. Lacy Rathbun contributed 10 kills, 13 digs and two service aces. Taylor Bock tallied 12 kills and three blocks. Ellie Wilson posted two blocks and a .538 hitting percentage. Jayda Lanham smashed 10 kills and Peyton Bundy delivered a service ace.

Anderson grinded out a 25-18, 22-25, 25-20, 16-25, 15-13 victory against Westminster on Saturday. The Ravens put together a .125 hitting percentage while the Blue Jays turned in a .114 hitting percentage. In the fifth set, Anderson erased an 8-1 deficit to win the set 15-13. Lanham provided 14 kills and three service aces. Wilson racked up seven blocks. Young dished out 40 assists while Rathbun scattered 19 digs.

Ohio Northern took down Anderson 26-24, 25-23, 25-8. The Polar Bears recorded a .136 hitting percentage while the Ravens finished with a .060 hitting percentage. Wilson notched 10 kills and five blocks. Young contributed 27 assists, three blocks and one service ace. Bock recorded five blocks and two service aces. Lanham collected 19 digs and tallied two blocks.

Wilson was named to the Rose-Hulman Invitational All-Tournament Team. The sophomore middle hitter from Eaton, Ohio racked up a .236 hitting percentage and set averages of 2.54 kills and 1.27 blocks. Anderson opens its home season with Wilmington College (0-6) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

"This team is young, but shows a lot of grit and finds ways to win," Coach Tami Miller said. "I'm not sure I have ever had a team recover from a 1-8 deficit in Set 5 and come back for the win! Ellie Wilson is playing some great volleyball. She is leading our team offensively and was a big part of our success this weekend."

Results: Anderson 3, Knox 0 (Box Score)

Results: Anderson 3, Westminster (Mo.) 2 (Box Score)

Results: Ohio Northern 3, Anderson 0 (Box Score)

Huntington Edges Women's Soccer

Huntington University (3-1) edged the Anderson women's soccer team (2-1) by a score of 1-0 on Saturday at Fridley Field. The Ravens also celebrated Family Day. Anderson outshot Huntington 14-13, but Huntington held a 11-8 advantage in shots on goal. Adrienne Weyers saved 10-of-11 shots. Kyndall Ferguson registered three shots and two shots on goal. Caroline Hill put both of her shots on frame. Grace Mangino tallied two shots. Ava Bellaver, Maeve Hanley and Kassidy Jeffers each put their only shot on frame. Anderson battles Indiana University East (1-3-1) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Centerville High School.

Results: Huntington 1, Anderson 0 (Box Score)

Women's Cross Country Finishes Eighth in Grizzly Invitational

The Anderson women's cross country team finished eighth place in the Grizzly Invitational on Saturday at Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville. Freshman Hattie Harlow claimed 36th place to lead the Ravens with a 5K time of 21 minutes, 26.0 seconds. Rounding out Anderson's top seven is Lyvia Salo (73rd – 23:27.3), Madison Merder (79th – 24:00.8), Sadie Knox (86th – 24:42.9), Madison Aaron (88th – 25:34.3), Jade Witt (89th – 25:51.5) and Ellasyn Bruner (90th – 26:52.9). Salo, Aaron and Avyanna Jones (27:23.3) each set personal records. Anderson competes in the Hanover Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. in Hanover.

(Individual Results)

Men's Cross Country Places 10th in Grizzly Invitational

The Anderson men's cross country team placed 10th in the Grizzly Invitational on Saturday at Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville. Kyle Corbin took 85th place to lead the Ravens. The sophomore from Indianapolis recorded a 5K time of 18 minutes, 10.6 seconds. Rounding out Anderson's top seven is Cole Koontz (92nd – 18:21.7), Ryan Krake (113th – 19:39.7), Maxwell Cobb (117th – 20:07.7), Caleb Savage (119th – 20:28.3), Phillip Butler (121st – 20:45.4) and Elijah Stires (125th – 21:20.3). Anderson battles in the Hanover Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. in Hanover.

(Individual Results)