GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Golden Eagles hit a season high 16 three-pointers on their way to a big 99-72 victory vs. Lourdes on Saturday afternoon. Freshman
Carter Nyp had a career day going 8-9 from the three-point line for a career high 26 points on the game. CU remains undefeated in conference play with a 10-3, 5-0 WHAC record as they get set to end the home stand vs. receiving votes Madonna on Wednesday night.
What you need to know
- The Golden Eagles would shoot lights out to start the game, going 9-15 from the field to get out to a 22-2 lead over Lourdes.
- The Gray Wolves would respond with a 14-4 run of their own to cut the deficit to nine and force CU into a timeout.
- Sam Vander Sluis, Riley Costen, and Carter Nyp all helped the Golden Eagles respond though and bring the lead up to 24 at the half, 55-31.
- Carter Nyp would hit five first half three's while Sam Vander Sluis put up 11 points and 12 rebounds.
- Cornerstone would increase their lead to a game high 39 points on a dunk by Kyle Hayes.
- The CU bench would then see action down the stretch as the Golden Eagles went on their way to a 99-72 win.
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Say What?
"I thought we spread the floor really well today getting us some open opportunities for some outside shots. Our defense played really well to start the game that lead to some early fast break opportunities as well." – Head Coach,
Kim Elders
By the Numbers
16-31 – Cornerstone hit 16 three's, a season high and two shy of tying the all-time record inside Mol Arena.
19/11 –
Riley Costen posted 19 points to go along with a career high 11 assists.
18/18 –
Sam Vander Sluis kept his double-double streak alive with 18 points and 18 boards in today's game.
53.7% - CU shot a season high 53.7% from the field in today's game.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will conclude a three-game home stand vs. receiving votes Madonna at 7:30 p.m.
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