ADRIAN, Mich. – Cornerstone entered the final game of the regular season already out of WHAC Tournament contention, but looked to end the season on a high note and unfortunately could not falling 78-57 at Siena Heights on Saturday afternoon. CU would battle for the final three quarters, but they could not overcome a 22-8 deficit after the first 10 minutes. CU ends the season with a record of 2-28, 1-19 WHAC as they will regroup and get set for the 2019-2020 season now.
What you need to know:
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It took CU 3:28 second to get on the board as the Saints would go on a 7-0 run to begin the game before Megan Bower scored a jumper to get the Golden Eagles in the scorebook.
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SHU would end the period on a 12-2 run to lead 22-8 at the end of the first quarter.
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A three by Rebekah Crosby with a minute to go in the half would cut the Golden Eagles deficit to 15 at the half.
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CU would get to the free throw line a good amount in the third quarter, but could not stop Siena Heights on the defensive end as the Saints increased their lead to 21 at the end of the period.
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Sterling DeGayner began the fourth quarter with a three, her only made three of the game.
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Shelby Nyboer would end the game with a team high 13 points on 6-12 shooting, but CU would lose 78-57.
By the Numbers
47.7% - Siena Heights shot 47.7% from the field in the game.
8 - Taylor Richards led the team with eight rebounds to go along with her 11 points.
34-20 - CU was outscored 34-20 inside the paint in today's game.
What's Next?
CU has concluded the 2018-19 season and will now enter the offseason beginning preparations for 2019-20.
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