SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Golden Eagles concluded their season-opening four-game road stretch on Tuesday evening down in Spring Arbor. The Cougars quickly proved why they are ranked #10 in the preseason NAIA Men's Soccer poll with two goals in the first 13 minutes of action en route to a 5-0 shutout of the Golden Eagles. Cornerstone's record drops to 0-4 heading into a seven-day rest before hosting Olivet Nazarene and Marian next week.

The Highlights: 

• Salvation Nkiko tallied the team's first two shots on goal, both came off corner kicks early in the first half. 
• Spring Arbor's Cole Russell scored both goals of the first frame within three minutes of each other. 
• Russell completed the hat trick in the second half before the Cougars tacked on two more goals to solidify the shutout. 

Let's Get Social:
 

Starting XI for tonight's game @ Spring Arbor! pic.twitter.com/RfwNo1tZWu

— CU Men's Soccer (@CornerstoneMSOC) September 3, 2019

By the Numbers:

• Seven shots for Cornerstone matches their total from last game at St. Xavier
• Sixth straight shutout by the Cougars over the Golden Eagles, dating back to 2014. 
• Five saves made by each team. 
• First collegiate game for Luke Stewart, first collegiate start for Jeshua Boggs, and first collegiate shot for Isai Ordonez.

What's Next? 
Cornerstone will have a week off before hosting Olivet Nazarene next week Wednesday in the home opener.


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