Box Score GOSHEN, Ind. – The Golden Eagles continued their first season struggles, falling in straight sets to one of the nation's best in NAIA no. 14 Goshen College. CU fell 25-21, 25-15, 25-17 for their fifth consecutive straight set loss. Cornerstone is now 0-9, 0-6 WHAC as they will continue conference play at Siena Heights on Wednesday, February 27 at 7 p.m.
Game Recap – Goshen – 3 Cornerstone – 0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-17)
- The two teams opened the match trading the first six points, as Logan Chagdes recorded two kills in the Golden Eagles first three points.
- The set remained close until Goshen went on a late 3-0 run to make it 18-12.
- After trailing 24-17, Cornerstone rattled off four straight points that saw a pair of kills and a big block from Mitchell Nichols and Cade Meza, but it was too little too late as CU fell 25-21.
- Set two began with six consecutive service errors to tie things at 3-3.
- CU trailed by three, but a David Kerkstra kill tied things at seven.
- Goshen erupted for a 10-3 run to end set two quickly 25-15.
- The Maple Leafs started set three with a 5-1 run highlighted by a service ace.
- Cornerstone cut the deficit to two at 6-4 with a run that saw a Max Hernandez service ace.
- Goshen then took command with a 7-0 run to go on top 13-5.
- A kill from Wahl ended set three in favor of Goshen 25-17, as they won the match in straight sets.
By the Numbers
7 –
Logan Chagdes led the team with seven kills.
25 – There were a total of 25 service aces on the match, 12 by Cornerstone and 13 by Goshen.
8-3 – Goshen had eight service aces to the Golden Eagles three.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will continue WHAC action with their first meeting of the season at Siena Heights on Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m.
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