LIVONIA, Mich. – The Golden Eagles got a huge road upset to end the regular season, defeating Madonna 1-0 in Livonia on Saturday afternoon. Leading goal scorer
Alexys Riksen was the difference in the match, scoring early to give CU a 1-0 lead that they were able to hold on for the remainder of the 90 minutes. Cornerstone concludes the regular season with a 9-7-1, 5-5-1 WHAC record as they await their fate for who they will take on in the WHAC quarterfinal next week.
What you need to know
- Cornerstone got off to a fast start, as Alexys Riksen found the net in the 13thminute to give the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead.
- Not much else happened offensively n the first half as the two teams combined for just five shots, three for Cornerstone and two for Madonna.
- Cornerstone was outshot 15 to four in the second half, but the team was able to hold off the Crusaders and keep the 1-0 lead.
- Mikayla Johnson played all 90 minutes in net and recorded a season high 10 saves to help the Golden Eagles to the 1-0 victory.
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By the Numbers
- Alexys Riksen increases her season high goal total to nine on the year.
- Mikayla Johnson played her fourth straight full game in net and has recorded shutouts now in three of those four games.
- Johnson tied a career high with 10 saves on the match.
- CU defeats an NAIA Top25/RV opponent for the first time since September 19, 2017 when they defeated no. 16 Taylor.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will get set for WHAC Tournament quarterfinal action with the opponent and time still TBA.
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