GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Golden Eagles defeated Aquinas 2-1 in a thrilling overtime match on Wednesday evening. The win boosts Cornerstone's record to 3-5-1, 2-0 WHAC. The team will be back in action on Saturday afternoon at Indiana Tech for a noon kickoff.
How it happened:
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Aquinas struck first with 15 minutes to play in the first half when a shot slipped through to the back of the net.
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Cornerstone outshot Aquinas 8-1 in the first half with several quality scoring chances.
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As time began to expire in the second half, the Golden Eagles earned a free kick just a couple yards outside the box. David Mutembezi bulleted one into the lower right corner to even it up.
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Benjamin Overholt scored his first career goal to put the game away eight minutes into overtime.
Notables
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Freshman goalkeeper Zion Abts made his first collegiate appearance in the 71st minute of the game.
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Overholt's game-winning goal was the first goal of his career.
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Mutembezi's game-tying goal was his first goal since 2016.
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Fifth consecutive regular season victories over Aquinas at CU Soccer Stadium.
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What's Next?
The Golden Eagles will return to action on Saturday at Indiana Tech for a noon kickoff.
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