GARY, Ind. – The Golden Eagles held IU-Northwest to just 25% shooting in the second half to overcome a halftime deficit and walk away with a 66-59 road victory. The freshman duo of Shelby Nyboer and Sydney Muller combined for 31 points to move CU above the .500 mark for the first time this season at 9-8 overall. Cornerstone will continue action tomorrow at Grand Valley in an exhibition game and then host UM-Dearborn on January 3.

Game Flow
The Golden Eagles came out dominating the post to earn an early 14-8 lead over the Redhawks and force them into an early first quarter time out. IU-Northwest used the three ball to get back into the game and take a four-point halftime lead. The Redhawks hit a total of six threes in the first half while Cornerstone hit just one to give them the 37-33 advantage at the break.

Cornerstone's defense picked up in the second half allowing IU-Northwest just 10 points in the third quarter and 12 in the fourth. The Redhawks played from behind most of the final period, but they gave a scare to the Golden Eagles cutting the deficit to just five with 1:58 remaining. A late three by Mya Udell would seal the deal though, bringing the CU lead to eight points as they walked away with a 66-59 victory.
 
By the Numbers
12 – Taylor Richards scored a season high 12 points in tonight's win.  
16 – Shelby Nyboer tallied a Golden Eagle high 16 points.
3 – Taylor Richards tallied a season high three blocks.   
25% – Cornerstone held IU-Northwest to just 25% shooting in the second half.  

Say What….?
"We challenged the girls at halftime and they came out ready to play. I am really proud of the defensive effort in the second half, and our ability to overcome adversity of missing some key players tonight. Freshman stepped up and it was a great team win." – Ron Merrihew, Assistant Coach

Up Next
Cornerstone will play an exhibition game at Grand Valley tomorrow at 5 p.m. and then pick up regular season action vs. UM-Dearborn on January 3 at 5:30 p.m.