Anderson, IN - Hanover went on the road the face-off against Anderson University in their first league match-up of the 2024 campaign.

HC slipped early, allowing a goal by Anderson's Rico Mandolini in the first two-and-a-half minutes. The Panthers would respond with fast, hard play from the kick-off. The offensive unit for the Panthers was able to generate looks and get shots off fairly frequently through the first half of play, tallying 6 total shots in the period, but ultimately went into the break down 2-0 after an unlucky own-goal.

The second half was much of the same frustration and exhaustion for the Panthers. Seemingly getting shots off at will, out-shooting the Ravens 12-4 in the second, but just couldn't get one past the keeper. Anderson's Matthew Murray would put the nail in the coffin, making the final score AU 3, HC 0.

The Panthers (2-5-2) return to action this Saturday October 5th, at 3:30PM EST during Hanover College's Homecoming weekend where they take on Bluffton University and look to defend home field.