LIVONIA, Mich. – Despite already clinching their berth to NAIA National Championship Opening Rounds, Cornerstone took on Madonna for the WHAC Tournament Title and fell in straight sets, 25-18, 25-13, 25-13. CU is now 24-14 on the year heading into National Tournament competition as their opponent and match location will be announced on Monday at 11 a.m. EST.
Game Recap: Cornerstone – 0 Madonna - 3 (18-25, 13-25, 13-25)
- After Madonna took an early advantage, Cornerstone battled back with a 4-0 run that was capped off by a service ace from Patsy Morris to make it 11-10 Crusaders.
- MU went on a 6-0 run to take control of set one, 22-15.
- Rylie Walters had an out of rotation ball handling error that ended set one in Madonna's favor 25-18.
- A kill by MU's Molly Miller doubled up the Golden Eagles early in set two at 8-4.
- Madonna scored five of the final six points to win set two 25-13.
- The Madonna block was great all game as Molly Miller recorded one in set three to bring the score to 9-3.
- DJ Sargent recorded a kill to make it 14-4.
- A Rylie Walters kill capped off a 4-0 run and brought the CU deficit back to five.
- Madonna scored eight of the final nine points to win set three and the match 25-13.
By the Numbers
11/2 – Madonna out-blocked Cornerstone 11-2 on the match.
.394/.061 – Cornerstone was held to a hitting percentage of .061, while Madonna hit .364.
9 –
Rylie Walters and
Olivia Keelean tied for the team lead with nine kills.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will await who and where they will play for the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round. The selection show will take place on Monday, November 15 at 11 a.m. EST.
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