GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.  – The Golden Eagles earned a huge 1-0 upset victory over no. 16 Taylor University on Tuesday afternoon. A goal by Morgan Haddad in the 34^th minute ended up being the difference, giving CU consecutive victories for the first time this season. Cornerstone is now 4-2-1 on the year, as they will host Lawrence Tech for the WHAC home opener on Friday at 7 p.m.

Game Flow…
Cornerstone came out with some energy, trading shots with the Trojans for much of the first half. A perfectly placed corner kick by Savannah Petty that was finished by Morgan Haddad in the 34^th minute ended up giving CU a 1-0 lead going into the break.

The 16^th ranked Trojans came out much stronger in the second half, outshooting the Golden Eagles 10-1 in the period. A few key saves by Mikayla Johnson along with a pair of defensive clearances by Taylor Pratt and Meredith Haddad helped Cornerstone hold on to a 1-0 lead. In the final five minutes, Taylor put even more pressure on net to score, but CU was able to hold them off to earn a huge 1-0 win.

Inside the Box…

• Morgan Haddad scored her second goal of the year to be one of three CU players with two goals this season.
• Cornerstone earns their fourth win all-time vs. a ranked opponent.
• Taylor outshot the Golden Eagles 18-5 on the match.

What's on Tap?...
CU will play their conference home opener vs. Lawrence Tech on Friday night at 7 p.m. at CU Soccer Field.