Panthers Top Ravens

On Wednesday in Hanover, the Anderson University women's basketball team fell short as the defensive pressure proved too much to handle for the Ravens. Hanover College (9-8,6-6) remained dominant from the tip to secure a 77-57 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference win against Anderson (9-10,6-6).

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Panthers applied full court pressure from the jump. The pressure resulted in 12 first half turnovers for the Ravens.
• The Ravens were led by Payton Moore with 7 points in the first half.
• Anderson struggled from the field, shooting 38.5 percent (10-of-26) in the first half and 32.1 percent (9-of-28) the second half.
• Hanover continued to push the tempo throughout the second half resulting in a commanding 46-27 lead during the third quarter.
• Anderson attempted to rally in the middle of the third, but ultimately couldn't get past the defense of Hanover.
• The Ravens won the fourth quarter (16-15), but were unable to erase their deficit. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Anderson shot 35.2% (19-of-54) from the field and Hanover shot 43.4% (33-of-76).
• The Panthers produced 20 points from turnovers, while the Ravens only saw 7 points from turnovers.
• Anderson was able to win the free-throw battle with a 13-20 (65 percent) stat line versus the 8-12 (66.7 percent) line from Hanover.
• Payton Moore racked up a stat line of 19 points, 15 rebounds and six blocks, leading the Ravens in each category. Moore's six blocks ties for second in school history for most blocks in a single game.
• Jade Shipley tallied 13 points and five assists for the Ravens.

UP NEXT

The Ravens travel to Franklin for a conference matchup this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Anderson looks to bounce back against the Grizzlies (6-12,4-7).