GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cornerstone scored twice in the first six minutes of the second half to earn a comeback 2-1 victory over Huntington in the 2018 home opener. CU earns their first win of the year to move to 1-1-0 on the year. The Golden Eagles will have a quick turnaround as they continue a four-game home stand vs. Saint Xavier tomorrow at 7 p.m. 

What you need to know

• Matea Kinispel scored for Huntington in the 38^thminute on a free kick from outside the box for the lone goal in the first half of the game. 
• Alexys Riksen scored to tie the game on a pass across the box from Raelee VandenBerg to tie the game at 1-1 in the 48^thminute. 
• Erica Mick scored the game winning goal (her first of the year) on a pass from Alexys Riksen to give CU a 2-1 lead in the 52^ndminute. 
• The two goals for Cornerstone were scored in a span of 4:34 seconds. 
• Abby Workman got the win tonight to move to 1-1 on the year in net. 

 
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TIE GAME! @alexysriksen19 scores her second goal of the year! pic.twitter.com/5FWgVZTQU9

— CU Women's Soccer (@CornerstoneWSOC) September 8, 2018

By the Numbers 

• Alexys Riksen now leads the team with five points on the season
• Cornerstone outshot Huntington 11-7 on the match. 
• Abby Workman recorded three saves while Mikayla Johnson recorded two for the Golden Eagles in net. 

 
What's Next? 
Cornerstone will have a quick turnaround, as they continue a four game home stand vs. Saint Xavier tomorrow at 7 p.m. 
 
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