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HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers tip-off the semifinals of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday at Anderson, Ind. and the O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.
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The no. 3 seed Panthers take on the no. 2 seed Transylvania Pioneers at 7:00 PM. The other contest will feature the no. 1 seed Anderson Ravens against the no. 4 seed Manchester Spartans at 5:00 PM.
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IN THE TOURNAMENT
Hanover reaches the HCAC Tournament Semifinals for the fourth consecutive season including the finals in 2021-22. The Panthers claimed the HCAC Tournament title in 2018-19 advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Hanover enters the weekend leading the HCAC in total three-point field goals made with 238, averaging 9.2 per contest. The Panthers are third in points per game at 79.3 and third in points allowed per game at 71.4.
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They currently rank second in margin of victory (8.0) and three-point field goal percentage (48.4).
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LEADING THE PANTHERS
Senior
Ty Houston (Union, Ky.) leads the Panthers offensive efforts this year averaging 15.4 ppg and 6.3 rebounds per game.
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Freshman
William Herald (Fort Thomas, Ky.) paces the Hanover deep threat, leading the league in three-point field goal percentage at 48.4 percent.
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TO THE FUTURE
The HCAC Tournament is slated to wrap-up this weekend with the semifinals on Friday followed by the finals on Saturday. The winner of the Championship will advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
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