The Herald Bulletin

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February 1, 2012

Anderson picks pair from Rose-Hulman

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Anderson University men’s basketball team defeated Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Rose-Hulman 60-49 on Wednesday night at Hulbert Arena in Terre Haute.

HCAC Player of the Week Phil Hogan led the Ravens with a game-high 26 points and four rebounds, hitting 10-of-16 shots and all four of his free throws, including a pair of 3-pointers.

Andrew Bowman was also in double figures with 10 points and three rebounds and Jason Riley added nine points and four assists. Jake Browne chipped in with seven points and 10 rebounds. Leading scorer Brock Morrison was held to a season-low three points and six rebounds.

AU shot 48 percent from the field and 10-of-11 from the free throw line. Rose-Hulman finished at 39 percent shooting, including 5-of-6 at the charity stripe. Both teams had four 3-pointers made.

The Ravens had a 30-28 advantage on the boards, but the Engineers had the edge in offensive rebounds (6-3).

AU (11-9, 7-6 HCAC) travels to Bluffton on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

Anderson 48, Rose-Hulman 39

ANDERSON — The Anderson University women’s basketball team defeated Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Rose-Hulman 48-39 on Wednesday night at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.

The Ravens also defeated the Engineers in Terre Haute earlier in the year 51-49 to sweep the season series.

Amy Wuestefeld led the Ravens with 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and five steals, hitting 4-of-9 field goals, including two 3-pointers.

Jenna Wittenberg had eight points, three rebounds and two assists off the bench and Kate Barwick had eight points, three rebounds, three blocks and three steals.

Melissa Stachovic had seven points and three steals and Ashley Wuestefeld added six points and three assists. Brittany Stafford chipped in with three points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals and Nyomi Defiel had three points, four rebounds and three blocks.

AU shot 37 percent from the field, including a season-high 10-of-16 from 3-point range. Rose-Hulman finished at 41 percent shooting, but only 1-of-4 from behind the arc.

The Ravens forced the Engineers into 31 turnovers, resulting in a 23-12 advantage in points off turnovers.

AU (8-12, 5-8 HCAC) travels to Bluffton on Saturday at 3 p.m.

— For The Herald Bulletin

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