BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – The Golden Eagles drop their first game of the season as the second half goals by Olivet Nazarene proves to be the difference makers in the game, 3-1. Chloe Dood scores her second goal of the season in the loss. Cornerstone returns home on September 7 to host Trinity International at 4 p.m. EST.
 
The Highlights:

• Olivet Nazarene came out aggressive from the start with a one-on-one opportunity in the 3^rd minute by Kaylee Evers but Hope Steenwyk had a brilliant save.
• Cornerstone had a good opportunity with back-to-back corner kicks by Tori Woodwyk and Chloe Dood in the 6^th minute but did not capitalize.
• Olivet Nazarene had been the aggressor to the start of the game, another shot by Kaylee Evers in the 21^st minute was saved again by Hope Steenwyk, diminishing any chance for ONU to score.
• Olivet Nazarene capitalized on a beautiful pass from midfield by Sara Loichinger that assisted the goal for Melea Miller in the 29^th minute, giving ONU the 1-0 lead.
• In the 33^rd minute, Ainsley Harris had a great opportunity with a shot on goal that just missed left.
• Melea Miller was looking to add another goal, but her shot was saved in the 36^th minute by Hope Steenwyk who has been busy early.
• In the 44^th minute, Cornerstone capitalized off a foul right outside the 18-yard box. A beautiful pass by Katelyn Lane leads to a headed in goal by Chloe Dood, tying it 1-1.
• Cornerstone and Olivet Nazarene head into halftime tied at 1.
• Just like the beginning of the first half, 45 seconds into the second half and Olivet Nazarene with another shot on goal that was saved by Hope Steenwyk.
• Olivet Nazarene continued their aggressive pursuit to begin the second half as another shot missed high in the 58^th minute, putting pressure on the Cornerstone defense.
• In the 61^st minute, Melea Miller strikes again to score her second goal of the game. Giving ONU a 2-1 lead.
• It was all Olivet Nazarene in the second half, Melea Miller gets the hat trick in the 66^th minute with a headed in goal. Olivet Nazarene now leads 3-1.
• It continued to be all Olivet Nazarene in the second half, winning 3-1.

 
By the Numbers
14 – Cornerstone had 14 shots in tonight game
5 – The number of corner kicks both teams had
2 – Chloe Dood scored her second goal of the season
 
 
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles have one game this upcoming week. They host Trinity International on Wednesday September 7 at 4 p.m. EST.
 
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