LEXINGTON, Ky. – Hanover (18-7 overall, 12-6) concluded the 2024-25 regular season on Tuesday evening, dropping an intense road contest at Transylvania, 74-66.
 
Hanover opened the HCAC contest against Transylvania strong as Bezold recorded back-to-back shots that pushed Hanover in front 13-12. Despite the Panthers' offensive success, the Pioneers were able to claim the first-quarter lead with a three-pointer as time expired.
 
Transylvania pushed the difference to 16-13 when Bezold dominated in the lane with six straight points. Senior Katherine Benter (Brownstown, Ind.) knotted the contest 21-21 at the 6:51 mark. The Pioneers claimed their largest lead to date following a 7-0 run for a 31-27 halftime advantage.
 
The Panthers slowly chipped at the Transylvania lead tying the contest at the 2:29 point off a sophomore Sammy Berman (Independence, Ky.) jumper. Hanover claimed their first lead of the second half with just eight seconds to play in the third following a junior Kaitlyn Lorenzi (Brentwood, Tenn.) three-pointer, 44-41.
 
Bezold propelled the Panthers to their largest lead of 46-41 capitalizing on a Mykayla Moran steal. Despite the scoring outburst, Transylvania remained calm and challenged the Blue and Red. Bezold tied the game 52-52 with 5:34 to play before the Pioneers captured a double-digit difference. Transylvania never looked back securing the 74-66 win.
 
INSIDE THE STATS
Bezold – 33 pts. | 9 reb. | 2 blk.
Berman – 13 pts. | 3 blk.
Benter – 9 pts. | 8 reb.
 
Hanover returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 22 when they host the opening round game of the HCAC Tournament.