ANDERSON, Ind. -- The Rose-Hulman men's basketball team traveled to take on the top team in the HCAC this season, the #25 Anderson University Ravens. The Fightin' Engineers completed the season sweep over the Ravens, earning the victory on Saturday with a final score of 85-77. This advances the team to 13-9 overall and 10-5 in the HCAC. 

Rose-Hulman has now handed Anderson their only two losses this year in league play and breaks Anderson's 12-game winning streak. The Fightin' Engineer's win gives Anderson their first home loss since December 18, 2023, as they now stand at 25-1 in their last 26 home games. 

Miles McGowen was the star of the game, recording season-highs with 23 points and 18 rebounds. Kobe Stoudemire was another impact maker, finishing with 17 points, five assists, and three steals. Other double-figure scorers included Joey Schmitz with 19 points and Benny Smith with 16 points. 

After being tied 27-27 with 3:17 remaining in the first half, Rose-Hulman was able to turn the tide in their favor with an 8-2 run to jump in front of the Ravens 35-29 at the halftime break. 

The Fightin' Engineers did not give up the lead for the remainder of the contest, leading by as much as 14 points in the second half. Rose-Hulman relied on clutch free throw shooting down the stretch, scoring their last 14 points of the game at the charity stripe. 

Rose-Hulman's last ranked win was on February 2, 2013, against #22 Transylvania University. The victory over #25 Anderson is just the seventh win over a ranked opponent in program history. 

The Fightin' Engineers men's basketball team will look ahead to take on Mount St. Joseph on the road on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 PM.