Box Score

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Golden Eagles jumped out to an early lead in the first half and they kept the Pilots at a comfortable distance for most of the night as they went on to defeat Bethel 70-52 for their third straight win.  Cornerstone will have 10 days off over Christmas and will return to action on Dec. 29 when they face Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Game Flow

Cornerstone built the lead to as much as 19 in the first half of play before settling for a 14 point (40-26) lead at the half.  The Golden Eagles shot 48.3% from the field and a perfect 11 for 11 from the charity stripe.  Ashley Niedermayer made 6 of 8 from the floor and 6 of 6 from the foul line for 18 points to go with 9 rebounds in the first half of play. 

The Golden Eagles rebuilt the lead back to 19 points (52-33) with 11:36 left in the game.  The Pilots cut the lead to 13 (63-50) with 2:14 remaining but that would be as close as they would get on the night as Cornerstone rolled to a 70-54 win over Bethel.

Say What?

"Tonight was a big win for us leading us into our Christmas Break.  It was fun watching Ashley take control of the game and play so well for us"  - Coach Katie Mattera

By the Numbers

36.4% - Bethel made just 8 of 22 shots from the foul line while Cornerstone made 20 of 27 from the line.

.442 – Shooting percentage for Cornerstone which is almost eight points above their season average of .368

20/23/4 – Rebounds, Points, and Assists for Ashley Niedermayer

10/10 – Rebounds and Points for Jill Hendrickson

Up Next

Cornerstone will have the next 10 days off and will return to action on Dec. 29th when they take on Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Fla.   Tip-off is at 2:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball Contact: Aaron Sagraves | 616-334-3831 | aaron.sagraves@cornerstone.edu 
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