HANOVER, Ind. – The Hanover Panthers (5-4-4 overall, 3-0-1 HCAC) welcomed Bluffton University to the Hanover Soccer Complex on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Beavers 4-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panther offense came alive in the second half, recording 14 shots with nine landing on frame. Hanover found the back of the net four times to secure the conference victory.
Leading the Hanover attack was sophomore
Kunal Chawla, who recorded two goals on four shots. Freshman
Blake Koch and junior
Cole Hubert also joined the scoring effort, each finding the back of the net once.
Junior
Nico Gotoh, freshman
Joe Luther and Hubert each added an assist as the Panthers pulled away for the 4-0 victory.
INSIDE THE STATS
Chawla led the Panther scoring effort with two goals on four shots, including two on frame.
Gotoh paced the Hanover offense with a game-high five shots, three of which landed on frame, while adding an assist.
Hanover outshot Bluffton 22-7, including a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal.
The Panthers also held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks while committing six fouls compared to 12 by the Beavers.
The Hanover defense held Bluffton scoreless through 90 minutes, recording two saves to secure the shutout.
