GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.  – Cornerstone continued to struggle in finding the net, as they outshot Saint Xavier 13 to 10 but were unable to score falling 2-0. The game saw seven yellow cards and a red in a physical contest between the two sides. The Golden Eagles move to 1-3-0 on the year as they will have a week off before traveling to Goshen College on Wednesday, September 8 for a 4 p.m. match. 
 
The Highlights:

• Despite Saint Xavier having a large chunk of possession early, Cornerstone recorded some great early opportunities with six shots in the first 25 minutes. 
• CU's best chance came in the 21^st minute as Luke Blickley headed a ball that was punched by the SXU keeper off the crossbar and over to keep the score 0-0. 
• The header chances continued as Christian Galloway took seven corners in the first half hour of the match. 
• In the 26^th minute, Jeff Herrema and Jaeden Aguilera got tangled up and it resulted in both players receiving a yellow card. 
• Ethan Pike after getting slightly out of position made two great saves in net in the 31^st minute, diving back across the net after making the first save to prevent a goal. 
• The Cougars subbed their goalkeeper in the 34^th minute as Joel Estrada entered for Andres Zamora. 
• Saint Xavier found the net in the 37^th minute as Jaeden Aguilera dribbled through the defense until he found some space to shoot it past Ethan Pike and make it 1-0. 
• Cornerstone trailed 1-0 at the end of the half. 
• The Cornerstone worship night ended at the start of the second half, which brought an influx of roughly 400 fans to the crowd and spurred CU to a few great offensive opportunities. The Golden Eagles were unable to score however as they continued to trail 1-0 with 30 minutes to play. 
• The game remained physical in the second half as two more yellows were handed out including one to Allan Barrientos. 
• Saint Xavier made another goalie substitution in the 62^nd minute, subbing in Isaac Carvajal, their third keeper of the game. 
• Jaeden Aguilera added an insurance goal on a header that was crossed in by teammate Fabian Lopez to make it 2-0 Cougars. 
• Jaeden Aguilera later received his second yellow card in the 84^th minute which resulted in his ejection and multiple other yellows handed out. 
• Cornerstone was unable to find a response as they fell 2-0 to move to 1-3-0 on the year. 

 
By the Numbers: 
9 – Cornerstone took nine corner kicks with seven in the first half all by Christian Galloway. Saint Xavier did not earn a single corner in the contest. 
90 – Ethan Pike played the full 90 in net for the first time this season giving up two goals. 
11 – Saint Xavier keepers combined for 11 saves. 
4 – Nate Kaercher led the team with four shots, three on goal. 
2 – CU has now been held scoreless in two consecutive contests. 
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone will have a week off before they hit the road to take on Goshen College on September 8 at 4 p.m. 
 
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