HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers (8-4-4 overall, 6-0-1 HCAC) remained perfect in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action with a convincing win over Berea, 6-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hanover wasted little time finding the back of the net, as sophomore
Kunal Chawla dominated for the Blue and Red scoring in the 16th minute off an assist by junior
Cole Hubert. The Panthers extended their advantage just under seven minutes later when freshman
Cole Huff netted a pass from freshman
Blake Koch, 2-0.
The lone Berea strike came in the 27th minute as they netted a penalty kick pulling within 2-1 at the intermission.
Hanover continued to press the Mountaineer backline in the second half, extending their lead in the 58th minute. Senior
McLain Barber led the charge as sophomore
Gavin Yearwood played a corner from Chawla, 3-1.
Hanover added to its advantage in the 75th minute when Hubert scored his second goal of the match, assisted by Chawla and senior
Tyler Miller. Senior
John Azzara converted a penalty kick in the 84th minute before
Eli Brace capped the scoring less than two minutes later with an assist from
Evan Tribble, securing the 6-1 victory.
INSIDE THE STATS
Chawla led the Panthers with one goal and two assists, recording four total shots.
Hubert added one goal and an assist while Barber and Koch each added a goal. Azzara and Brace scored late into the second half to round out the six goal victory.
Hanover returns to action on Saturday when they host Earlham at 3:30 PM.
