HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers (11-6 overall, 7-3 HCAC) improved to 7-1 at home knocking off Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opponent Earlham on Saturday afternoon.
 
GAME LEADERS
The Panthers landed three in double figure led by senior Ty Houston (Union, Ky.) with a team-high 19 points. Junior Coleman Sater (Ellettsville, Ind.) added 13 points while sophomore Avery Saunders (Ladoga, Ind.) netted 10 points.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
The Panthers lit up the floor shooting 45.2 percent from three-point and 50 percent overall from the floor. Freshman CJ Walls (Louisville, Ky.) paced the deep attack connecting for three, three-pointers.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
Hanover's largest lead of the first half came with just 56 seconds remaining following a junior Kyle Crim (Manilla, Ind.) free throw, 39-31.
 
The second half saw the offense blow the contest wide open using a pair of three-pointers, capped by a deep ball from  junior Luke Miller (Madison, Ind.) to extend the difference to 55-41.
 
With all the momentum, the Panthers were able to claim a 63-43 lead following efficient shooting by freshman William Herald (Fort Thomas, Ky.). Sater showed his range moments later before a freshman Cam Freeman (Indianapolis, Ind.)nold fashion three-point play saw Hanover with the commanding 72-51 advantage.
 
Freshman Lucas Barron (Connersville, Ind.) got the final say for the Blue and Red propelling the Panthers to the convincing 93-67 victory.
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers return to the hardwood when they welcome HCAC rival Franklin to Collier Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.