BLUFFTON, OH – Hanover ( 11-6, HCAC 7-3) were unable to walk away with the win against Bluffton University with a final score of 84 – 75. Hanover had a one point lead at the end of the first half but came up short in the HCAC road Ttest.
 
Inside The Stats
Four Panthers finished in double digits, Junior William Herald lead the box score with a total of 16 points. Sophomore Malachi McNair, Senior Davis Olson, and Sophomore Sheldon Gatlin combined for 45 points.
 
How It Happened
The Panthers went on a chilly road trip to Bluffton, OH to take on the Beavers. Hanover had an early deficit to make up for, being down 28-18 after the first five minutes of play. In the final three minutes of the half, Hanover went on a scoring rampage to give themselves a 40-39 lead at the intermission.
 
Unfortunately, the boys in Blue came out cold for the second half, going down 59-53 after the first 10 minutes. They struggled offensively down the stretch, falling 84-75.
 
Hanover returns to action on Wednesday when they welcome Mount Saint Joseph to Collier
Arena. Game time is set for 7:30 PM EST