GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Rain, wind, and an explosive Lawrence Tech attack downed the Golden Eagles by a score of 4-2. The Blue Devils came out swinging, scoring all 4 of their goals in the first half. CU made it interesting late, but ultimately fell to 2-13-2 on the year with a 1-8-1 WHAC record. Cornerstone will be back in action for the final time this season on November 2
nd at 3:30. The Golden Eagles will be honoring their seniors as they face a tough Madonna side. Live links will be available at cugoldeneagles.com.
The Highlights
- Lawrence Tech jumped out to an early lead 4 minutes in, when Kevin Wright finished a deflected shot by Juan Jaramillo.
- The Blue Devils added two more goals in the 31st and 34th minutes before notching their fourth in the 42nd minutes.
- With 30 seconds remaining in the first half, Salvation Nkiko rose above the defense to head home a Christian Galloway corner kick giving CU a little life at 4-1.
- Cornerstone came out flying in the second half, creating multiple chances.
- The Golden Eagle pressure paid off in the 62nd minute, when a Lawrence Tech miscue left David Dwumfour Poku with a wide-open goal. The junior from Ghana tapped the shot home and brought Cornerstone within two goals.
- Both sides traded blows, but no goals were scored in the remaining 28 minutes, with Lawrence Tech leaving Grand Rapids 4-2 victors.
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By The Numbers
- 1- Salvation Nkiko's goals tonight was the 1st of his CU career.
- 2- With his goal tonight, David Dwumfour Poku has 2 goals on the season, tied for most on the squad.
- 3- Junior Logan Johns entered the referee's book with his 3rd yellow card of the season.
- 4- Goalkeeper Josh Mitchell made 4 saves, while also conceding 4 goals to a potent Lawrence Tech attack. Sophomore Christian Galloway also tallied his 4th assist of the season, which leads CU.
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