GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Golden Eagles were outscored 26-8 in the third quarter resulting in an 82-55 loss in a non-conference vs. IU-Northwest on Saturday afternoon. The Red Hawks defensive pressure and ten threes helped them get off to an early lead and hold on to the 27-point win inside Mol Arena. Cornerstone is now 1-10 on the year as the get set to return to conference action against Lawrence Tech on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
What you need to know?
- Both teams could not miss early, as the first six shots would find the net between both sides.
- CU trailed 23-16 at the end of the first after IU-Northwest hit four threes in the period.
- The Red Hawks would increase their lead to as many as 16 in the second quarter, but a pair of jumpers by Shelby Nyboer in the final two minutes helped the Golden Eagles cut the deficit to 12 at the half.
- IU-NW forced six CU turnovers with increased defensive pressure in the third quarter helping them to a 26-8 run and 64-34 lead.
- Missy Maas would score four points as the subs came in for both teams in the fourth quarter in an 82-55 loss for the Golden Eagles.
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By the Numbers
17/15 –
Shelby Nyboer led CU with 17 points followed by 15 points from
Mya Udell.
7 –
Katrina Goebel would lead the team with seven rebounds in the game.
21/11 – CU committed 10 more turnovers than IU-NW on the game with 21.
4 – IU-Northwest had four players record double-figures in today's game.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will jump right back into WHAC play with a home game vs. Lawrence Tech on Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m.
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