ANDERSON, Ind. – The Panthers (5-1 overall, 2-0 HCAC)  dominated Anderson in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action winning 44-7.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hanover opened the scoring with 1:04 remaining in the first quarter when senior quarterback Eian Roudebush broke free for a 39-yard touchdown run. The scoring continued when Hanover struck again as Roudebush connected with junior DJ Grinter for an eight-yard touchdown pass, giving Hanover a 14-0 lead.
 
The Panthers continued to build on their lead in the second quarter following a 13-play, 56-yard drive, Roudebush found sophomore Preston Kempf for a seven-yard touchdown pass. Hanover added another score before the break when Roudebush connected with senior Scotty Johnson for a four-yard touchdown with 26 seconds left, sending the Panthers into halftime with a 28-0 lead.
 
Hanover added to its lead in the third quarter when sophomore Owen Lecher recorded a safety at the 10:25 mark. The Panthers returned to the end zone shortly after, with Roudebush finding Grinter for his second touchdown reception of the game, this time from the four yard line.
 
Senior Don Dunning broke through for a 14-yard rushing touchdown, extending Hanover's advantage to 44-0.
 
Anderson found the end zone in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard touchdown pass to pull within 44-7.
 
INSIDE THE STATS
Senior Eian Roudebush was dominate under center throwing for 188 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 51 yards.
 
Junior Blaik Nation hauled in five receptions for 83 yards including a 34 yard reception.
 
DJ Grinter was clutch for Hanover hauling in two touchdowns.
 
Defensively, junior Hosia Smith pestered the quarterback with four tackles, three tackles for loss.
 
Senior George Martin and Owen Lecher also added four tackles apiece.
 
Sophomore Nick Stoner punted three times for a combined 141 yards including three inside the 20.
 
UP NEXT
Hanover returns to Alumni Stadium for Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 24 welcoming Rose-Hulman for a 2:00 PM Kickoff.