Box Score SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Cornerstone held a three point lead with less than 20 seconds to play in regulation but a deep three by College of Idaho sent the game to overtime where the Yotes would prevail by four, 86-82. The loss ends the 2018-19 campaign for the Golden Eagles with a 26-9 overall record. Lone senior, Sam Vander Sluis, had 39 points and 14 rebounds in his last collegiate game as he would set the NAIA DII National Tournament record for rebounds in the first half.
What you need to know
- Cornerstone jumped out to a quick 13-3 in the opening four minutes of the game
- After the Yotes chipped away at the lead, CU went into the break, leading 38-35
- The Golden Eagles came out hot in the first seven minutes of the second and led 56-43
- Idaho went on a 15-2 run to tie the game at 58 with just over eight minutes to play
- In the final minute, Sluis scored four straight to put CU up 75-72
- Idaho hit a deep three to send the game into overtime
- With the game tied at 80 in OT, Idaho hit another deep triple
- CU got to within one on a Tyler Baker layup but no closer as Idaho hit their FT's
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Say What?
"It's a tough way to lose but I cannot say enough about our senior Sam Vander Sluis. He gave everything he had tonight and we came up just short" – Head coach Kim Elders
By the Numbers
39/14 – Sam Vander Sluis finished with another monster double-double in his career finale
12/10 – Christian Rodriguez and Gabe Meriwether reached double-figure scoring
14 – CU had 24 turnovers and none bigger than the last one in regulation with 10 seconds
.491 – CU finished the day 28/57 from the field
11-7 – Idaho made 11 triples compared to just seven from CU
What's Next?
No. 12 Cornerstone concludes its season with an overall record of 26-9.
