GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cornerstone claimed a pair of 3-0 victories on Friday evening to open their home schedule in the 2018 campaign. The Golden Eagles posted sweeps of IU-Kokomo (30-28, 25-17, 25-21) and Lincoln Christian (25-12, 25-10, 25-16) as they improve to 6-5 on the year. CU will host Saint Francis (Ill.) and IU-East on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
What you need to know
- Cornerstone fought off a furious comeback in the opening set to hold off IU-Kokomo 30-28
- The Golden Eagles never trailed in set two after taking a 7-6 lead on a Bailey Cummings kill
- Brooke Nicholson had a career high 11 kills in the win over IU-Kokomo
- CU won the first two sets against LCU 25-12, 25-10
- CU increased their kill output in each set vs. LCU – 12-13-15
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By the Numbers
29 – CU has won 28 consecutive matches inside Mol Arena
18 – CU had 18 blocks against the Red Lions
What's Next?
Cornerstone will stay at home on Saturday as they continue the AQ/CU Invitational with a pair of matches at 1 p.m. vs. Saint Francis (Ill.) and at 3 p.m. vs. IU-East.
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