HANOVER, Ind. —
The Anderson University women’s basketball team lost to Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Hanover College 79-67 on Wednesday night at Collier Arena.
Jenna Wittenberg led the Ravens with 16 points and seven rebounds, hitting 3-of- 5 field goals - all 3-pointers - and 7-of-8 free throws.
Ashley Wuestefeld had 15 points and six rebounds, hitting 5-of-14 field goals, including three 3-pointers and Mallory King was also in double figures with 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Melissa Stachovic had eight points, nine rebounds, three assists and Amy Wuestefeld added nine points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Nyomi Defiel chipped in with eight points.
AU shot 40 percent from the field, including 7-of-15 from 3-point range, but committed 39 turnovers. Hanover finished at 41 percent shooting, including 28-of-36 from the free throw line.
AU (4-12, 3-6 HCAC) travels to Transylvania on Saturday at 4 p.m.
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Anderson's Jenna Wittenberg moves into the paint against Rose Hulman last week. Don Knight
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