GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Golden Eagles played their home opener on Saturday afternoon against Trinity Christian. Kachinvya Silwamba scored one goal in each half to propel them to a 3-2 victory. Cornerstone will take a 1-1-1 overall record into Tuesday's match vs. Calumet College of Saint Joseph.

Game Flow
Both teams had several scoring chances in the first half. Trinity almost netted one off a set piece late in the first half but goalkeeper Dary DeWalt made the save. Shortly thereafter, Richard Areche passed a through ball to Kachinvya Silwamba, who put it past the keeper to give CU a 1-0 halftime lead.
 
Less than a minute into the second half, Trinity converted a penalty kick to tie the game at 1-1. The Golden Eagles quickly retook the lead with two quick goals: The first was Silwamba's second of the game, assisted by Kevin Nimmo; The second was scored by Allyn Anthony, assisted by Josue Uquillas. Trinity scored a goal with a couple minutes to go in regulation but Cornerstone held on for a 3-2 win, the first of the season. Nick Hopkins played the second half in goal, earning the win.
 
By the Numbers

• Four shots by Kachinvya Silwamba, two of which found the back of the net.
• Nick Hopkins earned his first win of the season.
• Cornerstone outshot Trinity 15-8
• The teams combined for 18 fouls.

 
What's on Tap?
Cornerstone will welcome Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) to the CU Soccer field on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m.