GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Despite scoring in the fifth minute of the match, Cornerstone was unable to come away with the road victory, falling 2-1 at Aquinas on Wednesday night. With the loss, CU drops to 4-4-0, 0-2-0 WHAC on the year as they have now lost three in a row after winning four straight. The Golden Eagles will continue the road trip at Indiana Tech on Saturday at 3 p.m.
What you need to know
- Alexys Riksen scored her fifth goal of the year off a Savannah Petty assist on a free kick in the fifth minute to give CU a 1-0 lead.
- Aquinas began to gain momentum and eventually responded with a goal by Katie Vitella in the 24thminute.
- The Golden Eagles were outshot 11-2 in the first half but the score remained 1-1 at the break.
- Abby Workman made two crucial saves early in the second half to keep the game tied at 1-1.
- Aquinas finally broke the tie in the 77thminute on a ball curved in to the net off a corner kick by Anya Pallas.
- CU was unable to respond in the final 13 minutes, falling 2-1 on the road.
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By the Numbers
- Abby Workman made a career high eight saves in the loss tonight.
- The Golden Eagles allowed a season high 23 shots.
- Alexys Riksen has surpassed last season's leading goal scorer, tallying her fifth of the year for a total of 11 points on the season.
- Savannah Petty recorded her first assist of the season in tonight's game.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will continue the road trip, traveling to Indiana Tech on Saturday for a 3 p.m. game against the Warriors. The Golden Eagles Men's Soccer team is scheduled to play at Indiana Tech as well with a noon start time.
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