ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Hanover (0-1 overall) opened the 2026 campaign on Saturday afternoon with a road trip to Augustana. The Panthers surrendered the contest 11-4.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Four different Panthers recorded a goal with sophomore Julia Jarrells leading the charge. Jarrells had one goal on two shots, both of which landed on frame.
 
Her teammates, sophomore Alsha Baker, junior Kaitlyn Madden, and freshman Brannon Chubb all had one strike apiece.
 
In frame, junior Emma Williams tallied three saves through 60 minutes of action.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
After falling behind early, the Panther offense responded. Baker got the first opportunity on a free position attack.
 
Jarrells dealt the second blow off a sophomore Quinn Cherry helper seconds into the third frame.
 
Chubb found the back of the net with 13:40 to play in the third, cutting the difference to 8-3.
 
Madden recorded the final Panther blow in the fourth quarter to cap nine shot effort by the Blue and Red.
 
Hanover returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 21 when they head to Huntingdon.