WILMINGTON, Ohio – The Panthers (0-3 overall) hit the road for day one at Wilmington falling to Benedictine 71-64.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hanover got off to a strong start, building a 15-10 advantage after the first quarter. The Panthers used a balanced offensive attack, with sophomore
Emerson Vlcan and junior
Jalynn Brooks providing early scoring.
Freshman
Reagin White also knocked down a three-pointer, while freshman
Juliana Davis added a fast-break basket to help Hanover establish a five point lead.
The Panthers continued to control the momentum in the second quarter, extending their advantage to as many as eight points at 25-17.
Hanover maintained its offensive rhythm behind senior
Sammy Berman, who scored consecutive baskets. Junior
Kayla Unkraut closed the half with a fast-break three-pointer, sending Hanover into the break with a 30-28 lead.
Benedictine responded in the second half, using a strong third quarter to take control of the contest. The Eagles outscored Hanover 20-10 in the period, taking a 48-40 advantage into the final quarter.
Hanover continued to battle in the fourth, led by Berman's offensive scoring. The Panthers cut into the deficit with a three-pointer from freshman
Rowan Radaszewski that brought Hanover within 65-61. Cline added a late basket, but Benedictine converted at the free-throw line down the stretch to secure the 72-64 victory.
