NEW ALBANY, Ind. – Hanover (7-0 overall) knocked off Indiana University Southeast 3-1 on Tuesday evening to remain perfect on the year. The last time the Panthers opened a season 7-0 overall came in 2017 when they advanced to the NCAA Tournament after posting an 8-0 mark to start the year.
 
The Panthers saw three student-athletes tally double-digit kills with junior Elliot Mays (Jeffersonville, Ind.) leading the surge. Mays recorded 12 kills and an impressive .345 hitting percentage. She also added a game-high 22 digs. Her teammate, senior Maggie Schweitzer (Shelbyville, Ind.) dished out a game-best 22 assists.
 
Hanover attacked after surrendering the first set to the Grenadiers 25-21. The second set saw them use a convincing 7-0 run paced by freshman Madison Schicker (Fishers, Ind.) from behind the service line en route to an 18-13 lead. Sophomore Abbey McCoy (Indianapolis, Ind.) secured the set with a service ace that propelled them to the 25-19 victory.
 
IU Southeast looked to steal the momentum in set three surging ahead 12-8 before Hanover rattled off eight straight points. Hanover just needed the run to capture the 2-1 set lead.
 
McCoy secured the final set with her success from the service line. She capped a 5-0 surge to push the difference out of reach. Junior Maddie Robertson (Mitchell, Ind.) recorded the final point as HC remained perfect.
 
The Panthers are set to host the Hanover Invitational on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14 welcoming four teams to Collier Arena.