GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, Cornerstone came back with a three goal second half push for their third consecutive victory beating Trinity Christian College 3-1. CU is now 3-0-1 on the year, as they will continue on their home pitch on Tuesday night vs. Grace Bible College.
Game Flow…
Trinity Christian recorded the only goal of the first half after a Cornerstone shot hit the post and led to a fast break opportunity for the Trolls. CU keeper
Allison Snowden came out to defend the fast break but slipped giving TCC an open net to burry a 36' minute goal.
The Golden Eagles rebounded in the second half scoring three goals that started with a
Bria West goal that found the net off a
Morgan Haddad through ball tying the game at 1-1. A CU corner kick then gave
Lexanna Siemasz a chance to burry a goal off a rebound to give Cornerstone a 2-1 lead.
Jessica Erny then added insurance in the 84' minute popping a shot over the TCC keepers head from way outside the 18-yard box giving Cornerstone a 3-1 win in regulation.
Quotable…
"We played very well for most of the game today creating good chances throughout the match. We had one lapse in our defense that we paid for but our girls battled back, and I am very proud of all our players and their fight to win." –
Randy Strawser, Head Coach
Inside the Box…
- Bria West has a team high three goals on the season.
- Allison Snowden got the start in net tonight recording three saves.
- Cornerstone recorded nine shots in both halves to outshoot TCC 18 to six in the match.
What's on Tap?...
The Golden Eagles will host Grace Bible College on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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