UPLAND, Ind. – The Golden Eagles played their fourth game of the week on Friday afternoon at 15th-ranked Taylor University. Cornerstone narrowed the deficit to single digits late in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short by a score of 76-67. The Golden Eagles (1-4) will continue their tough non-conference stretch tomorrow afternoon at receiving-votes Huntington. Tip-off is slated for noon.
What happened:
- After Ellen Kresge started the game with a three-pointer, the Trojans proceeded to score the game's next 15 points en route to a 21-11 lead after one quarter.
- The Golden Eagles cut the deficit down to as low as seven in the second quarter, but the Trojans doubled Cornerstone's 23 points with a 46 spot over the first two quarters.
- Broghan Gamble drilled two three-pointers in the first half.
- Kennedy Helderop scored seven points in the third quarter as CU equaled Taylor's 15 points in the third frame.
- Cornerstone outscored Taylor 29-15 in the fourth quarter to whittle the lead down to single digits, but the Trojans hung on for a 76-67 decision.
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By the Numbers:
- Rebekah Crosby led all players with 15 rebounds, setting a new career high.
- Helderop set a season-high in points with 15, and matched her season high in the assists column with four.
- Cornerstone outscored Taylor 28-18 in the paint.
- Season-low 12 turnovers for the Golden Eagles
- After shooting only 25.7% from the field in the first half, Cornerstone shot an even 50% in the second half. Meanwhile, Taylor's 47% first half mark was cut to only 24.2% in the second.
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles will stay in Indiana for another tough matchup Saturday afternoon against Huntington, who is receiving votes nationally. The game will be the second of three consecutive ranked (or receiving votes) opponents, as they'll also host 13th ranked Saint Francis (Ind.) on Tuesday evening inside Mol Arena.
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