SCORE

Cornerstone University 64                  Robert Morris University (Ill.) 65

LOCATION

Hammond, Ind.

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Cornerstone – Jill Hendrickson (24 points)
Robert Morris – Renee Reed (14 points)

Cornerstone – Jill Hendrickson (6 rebounds)
Robert Morris – 3 tied (7 rebounds)

Cornerstone – Katelyn Cousins (6 assists)
Robert Morris – Danisha Cole (6 assists)

KEY TEAM STATS

The Golden Eagles shot 60.0% (15-25) from the field in the second half but they only made 1 of 11 shots from beyond the arc for the game.

GAME FLOW

The Golden Eagles played Robert Morris University (Ill.) in their second game at the Sleep Inn Tip-Off Classic hosted by Purdue Calumet.  Cornerstone trailed for most of the game today.  They did tie the score at 17-17 with 10:23 in the first half but that would be the only time in the game that they didn't trail the Eagles.  Robert Morris built the lead to 10 (44-34) early in the second half.  Cornerstone kept the game close right up to the end of the game but just couldn't take the lead.  Robyn Veltkamp made it 64-65 with .41 seconds remaining but neither team would score and the Eagles walked off with a 65-64 win over Cornerstone.

UP NEXT

The Golden Eagles will host Rochester for their first home game on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.