SYLVANIA, Ohio – After six weeks of training since mid-August, the Women's Soccer team's efforts paid off on Saturday evening with a 1-0 victory in the season opener at Lourdes. Freshman
Sierah Adams scored the lone goal of the contest in the 85th minute off a volley from the corner of the 18-yard box to push the Golden Eagles over the Gray Wolves. Cornerstone will return to action on Saturday, October 10 to host Concordia.
The Highlights:
- Lourdes had four corner kick opportunities in the first half, but senior goalkeeper Mikayla Johnson and the Cornerstone defense were able to keep the ball out of their net.
- The Gray Wolves nearly found the back of the net in the 59th minute but the shot attempt hit the post and stayed out.
- In her collegiate debut, Sierah Adams wound up a volley attempt in the 85th minute from 25 yards out. The shot floated over the Lourdes keeper's head and into the back of the net.
- With less than a minute to play in the game, Lourdes had a long set piece opportunity. Amidst a crowd of players, Mikayla Johnson came out and attempted to snatch the ball out of the air, but a ricochet led to a golden opportunity for the Gray Wolves. The attacker struck the ball towards a goalie-less frame, but defender Madissen Kruit, standing on the goal line, put her leg out and deflected the ball out of bounds to maintain the 1-0 lead.
- The Golden Eagles were able to stifle Lourdes one last time on the ensuing corner kick to seal the shutout victory.
By the Numbers:
7 – Seven players made their Cornerstone debuts:
Hannah Luurtsema,
Julie Gouilliart,
Laura Helder,
Sierah Adams,
Amber Nicholson,
Kailey Dodge, and
Skylar Scholten.
16-10 – Lourdes outshot Cornerstone 8-5 in both the first and second halves of the match.
10-3 – Lourdes had ten corner kick opportunities, while CU only had three.
6 – Six straight victories for Cornerstone against Lourdes, dating back to 2016.
What's next?
Cornerstone will return to Grand Rapids to prepare for their first home contest of the season against Concordia on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer Contact: Jesse Campbell
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