MISHAWAKA, Ind. – After outscoring Bethel in each of the first three quarters, Cornerstone would be outscored 21-6 in the fourth resulting in a 62-54 loss. The Golden Eagles have now lost six games this season, five of those being against teams in the Crossroads League. CU will take their 1-6 record into conference play on Wednesday as they travel to receiving votes Rochester College for a 5:30 p.m. tip.
What you need to know?
- The Golden Eagles defense shined early, holding Bethel scoreless for nearly four minutes to begin the game.
- Shelby Nyboer scored nine first quarter points to help the Golden Eagles hold a 13-11 lead after the first 10 minutes.
- CU led by as many as eight in the second quarter and took a 33-27 lead into the half.
- Cornerstone went 15-26 from the field in the first half for a 57.7 percentage.
- Bethel began the third quarter on a 6-0 run to tie the game at 33 and force CU into an early timeout.
- Mya Udell hit two big shots behind the arc in the third quarter to stop the Bethel run.
- Cornerstone ended the third quarter on a 9-2 run to regain a 48-41 lead at the end of the third period.
- Bethel would again start the period on a run, scoring the first seven points of the period to tie the game at 48.
- The Pilots would play great defense in the fourth holding CU to just six points to come back and win 62-54.
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By the Numbers
11-15 –
Shelby Nyboer went 11-15 from the field for a new career high 23 points.
38 –
Mya Udell and
Shelby Nyboer combined for 38 of the Golden Eagles 54 points on the game.
57.7-30.7 – CU shot 57.7% in the first half and just 30.7% in the second half.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will begin conference play at receiving votes Rochester College on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
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