MARION, Ind. – The no. 15 Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats were too much for the Golden Eagles, dropping CU by a score of 89-39 on Tuesday evening. The CU offense was unable to get anything going against the intense Wildcat defense, shooting just 25.4% from the field and going one for 21 from the three-point line. Cornerstone is now 0-3 to begin the year for the second consecutive season as they get set to return home to Mol Arena to take on another tough Crossroads League opponent in receiving votes Huntington.
What you need to know?
- The Wildcats of Indiana Wesleyan began the game on an 8-0 run to hold a 25-15 lead at the end of the first quarter.
- Taylor Richards recorded a team high six points in the first quarter on 3-4 shooting.
- Indiana Wesleyan dominated the second quarter going on a 12-4 run in the first five minutes and an 13-4 run in the final five minutes.
- The Wildcat defense was dominant as expected, holding the Golden Eagles to a season low 23 points in the first half and 33.3% from the field.
- Cornerstone trailed 50-23 at the half. Taylor Richards and Shelby Nyboer each had six points in the first half.
- The IWU defense continued to be a nightmare for the Golden Eagles in the third quarter as they were only able to score five points in the period.
- Freshman Megan Bower got some playing time in the fourth quarter and was able to hit the lone three for the Golden Eagles in the 89-39 loss.
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By the Numbers
.254 – CU shot a season low 25.4% from the field.
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Shelby Nyboer led the team with 13 points in the game on 6-12 shooting.
6 – Cornerstone recorded just six assists in the game.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will return to Mol Arena to host another Crossroads League opponent in Huntington University on Friday at 4 p.m.
Women's Basketball Contact: Jesse Campbell | Nathan-jesse.campbell@cornerstone.edu
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