GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Golden Eagles (1-2-1) will travel to Spring Arbor on Tuesday to conclude non-conference action against the 24th-ranked Cougars. Cornerstone will begin WHAC play on Saturday night when Lawrence Tech comes to town. Both matches will have live video and stats available at cugoldeneagles.com.
Opponent: Spring Arbor
Date: Tuesday, September 19
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Spring Arbor, Mich. (Cougar Soccer Complex)
Internet Coverage: Live Video/Stats
Opponent: Lawrence Tech
Date: Saturday, September 23
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. (CU Soccer Field)
Internet Coverage: Live Video/Stats/Audio
Scouting Spring Arbor
Spring Arbor finished last season with a 15-4-4 overall record, including a win over the Golden Eagles. The Cougars won the Crossroads League tournament before they were eliminated in the second round of the national tournament. Spring Arbor comes into the week with a 6-2 record. Morris Kamara leads the team with ten goals, followed by Lewis Jones, who has five goals and six assists. As a team, the Cougars rank #9 in the NAIA in total goals scored, and #5 in total assists with 22. The Cougars began the year ranked #14 in the Coaches' Poll; They are currently ranked #24. Mutual 2017 opponents with Cornerstone include Trinity Christian (W, 4-0) and Olivet Nazarene (W, 3-0).
Scouting Lawrence Tech
After a 10-6-2 overall record in 2016, Lawrence Tech has started 2017 with a 4-2-1 overall record. In the first seven games, the Blue Devils have outscored their opponents 17-4. Nico Rbp leads the team with five goals on 24 shots. He led the team last year as well with nine goals and eight assists.
History vs. This Week's Opponents
Cornerstone holds a 19-10-7 overall record against Spring Arbor dating back to 1969. The Cougars have won the previous three matches.
Cornerstone has faced off against Lawrence Tech each year since 2011 and holds a 4-2 advantage in the all-time series.
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