HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers (4-0 overall) dominated Eureka in the opening contest of the Hanover Tournament, defeating the Red Devils 85-40 to advance to the Championship game on Saturday at 4 PM.
 
INSIDE THE STATS
Senior Lily Ernstes paced the Panthers, netting 16 points with five rebounds. Her teammate, junior Sammy Berman netted 13 points while sophomore Macy Cline recorded 10 points with four boards.
 
Senior Alexis Wines had a great day navigating the offense, dishing out seven assists while pulling in seven rebounds. Senior Kaitlyn Lorenzi also pulled down seven rebounds.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers wasted no time establishing control, surging ahead 21-10 after the first quarter. Berman opened the scoring with a layup assisted by Kaitlyn Lorenzi just 15 seconds into the game, setting the tone for what would be a dominant performance.
 
Hanover's offensive efficiency continued in the second quarter as they outscored Eureka 31-10, taking a commanding 52-20 halftime advantage. The 31-point quarter showcased the Panthers bench depth and ability to score in transition. Leading the second quarter scoring was the duo of Ernstes and Berman.
 
While Hanover had built a comfortable cushion, their defensive intensity in the second half truly sealed the victory. The Panthers held Eureka to just four points in the third quarter. 16 different Panthers competed in the contest, with 13 scoring.
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers advances to the Hanover Tournament Championship, taking on Saint Mary's at 4:00 PM within the confines of Collier Arena.