HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers (9-4 overall, 5-1 HCAC) dominated the offensive side of the floor on Wednesday evening, defeating Transylvania in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action, 73-71.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Sophomore Sheldon Gatlin led the way for the Panthers with a team-high 24 points while pulling down seven rebounds.
 
Sophomore Jeremiah Alexander tallied 16 points, nine of which came from the free throw line.
 
Junior CJ Walls poured in 12 points while junior Cam Freeman dished out seven assists.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hanover had Collier Arena rocking early with a 10-0 run that saw senior Davis Olson connect from long range to push the Panthers in front 12-5. With the offense firing on all cylinders, Gatlin remained unstoppable, getting a fastbreak dunk with 10:33 remaining, 21-11.
 
Transylvania cut the difference to 25-17 when Olson once again drained a corner three-pointer that sent the fans into a frenzy. Hanover held the 35-32 edge at the break, shooting 46 percent from the floor.
 
After shutting down the Pioneer post play that sent them in front 40-37 at the 16:23 mark in the second half, Walls went to work. The junior netted back-to-back three-pointers flipping the script back in favor of the Blue and Red. Freeman placed the exclamation point on the win with a scoop and dunk that was key in a 21-4 Panther run. Alexander added three key free throws.
 
Hanover returns to the hardwood on Saturday, Jan. 10 when they travel to Earlham. Game time is slated for 3:00 PM.