Box Score HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers (7-4-2 overall, 3-1-1 HCAC) suffered their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference setback on Wednesday evening, falling to the Lions of MSJ, 2-1.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
After falling behind 1-0 in the 29th minute, freshman Abby Smith played a pass from senior Lilly Clark in the 35th minute to knot the contest 1-1.
 
Entering the intermission, MSJ held the edge in shots 9-3 while landing six on frame. Freshman Kendall Moore had five first half saves.
 
The Lions continued to apply pressure in the second half as they were able to find the back of the net in the 50 th minute to push the advantage to 2-1.
 
Hanover finished with four total shots, including their final attempt in the 70th minute which was denied by Mount St. Joseph.
 
INSIDE THE STATS
Smith led the Panthers with the lone Hanover goal on one shot.
 
Moore competed for the full 90 minutes in frame making a game-high eight saves.
 
Hanover returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 17 when they travel to Manchester.