Olivet falls to Hanover, 56-14
Olivet
1-2
14
Hanover (Ind.)
1-2
56
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
|
|
14 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 56 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Hanover (Ind.)
Pa:
Eian Roudebush
- 255
Ru:
Lajuan McAdoo
- 41
Rec:
Curbrian Shelby
- 64
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Olivet | Hanover (Ind.) |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 63 | 307 |
| Rushing Yards | 90 | 166 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of Poss. | 21:23 | 38:37 |
September 21, 2024
HANOVER, Ind. – The University of Olivet football team fell to Hanover (Ind.) College, 56-14, today at Alumni Field.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Hanover 56, Olivet 14
- Location: Alumni Field; Hanover, Indiana
- Records: Olivet 1-2 overall, Hanover 1-2 overall
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Panthers led 28-0 halftime behind a pair of touchdowns in both the first and second quarters.
- Olivet scored on its first play of the second half when junior Thomas Foust rumbled 73 yards for a touchdown. Senior Tristan McElhinney's PAT kick made the score 28-7.
- Hanover added a touchdown in the third quarter and another early in the fourth quarter to stretch its lead to 42-7.
- The Comets made the score 42-14 at the 10:51 mark of the fourth stanza when senior SirQuarius Ball hauled in a 44-yard touchdown pass from junior Charlie Grant.
- The Panthers capped their scoring with two more fourth-quarter touchdowns.
FOR THE COMETS
- Olivet finished the game with 153 yards of offense, 90 on the ground and 63 through the air.
- Senior Amir Jones topped the defense with eight solo tackles.
UP NEXT
- Olivet begins Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play next Saturday, September 28, when it travels to play Adrian College. Kick-off at Docking Stadium is 3 p.m.