ADRIAN, Mich. – The Golden Eagles went to overtime for the first time this season against a tough WHAC foe in Siena Heights and were unable to come away with the victory, falling 2-1 in the second extra time. The road struggles continue for Cornerstone as they are now 0-5 away from home for a record of 5-7-0, 1-5-0 WHAC. CU will get another shot at a road victory against Lourdes on Saturday with a noon kickoff at Wildcat Stadium.
What you need to know
- Daniele Eastman scored in the 27thminute to put Siena Heights on the board first.
- Phoebe LaCroix responded with a goal in the 41stminute on an assist from Alexys Riksen to tie the game at 1-1.
- Neither team could find the net in the second half, resulting in the first overtime appearance for CU on the season.
- Cornerstone recorded two shots and SHU recorded three in the first overtime but neither team was able to score.
- Danielle Eastman scored her second goal of the day just 1:25 into the second overtime to defeat the Golden Eagles 2-1 and put the Saints at a WHAC best 12 wins.
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"That one was a bit of a gut punch falling that way after playing that well. I am proud of how out team played but things just didn't fall our way." – Head Coach,
Randy Strawser
By the Numbers
- With an assist tonight, Alexys Riksen moves her team best point total to 14 on the year.
- CU was outshot 25-8 on the match and 14-2 in shots on goal.
- Abby Workman played the entire match in net and recorded a career high 12 saves.
What's Next?
CU will continue road play with a Saturday afternoon match in Sylvania, Ohio against Lourdes University. The game will take place at noon inside Wildcat Stadium.
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