GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cornerstone got back in the win column with a nice victory over the University of Northwestern Ohio by a score of 90-69. It was closer game than what the final score says as Cornerstone pulled away in the final seven-minutes of the game. Luke Rowlinson got off to a hot start that saw him score a quick 10 points for the Golden Eagles offense that was rounded out by Carter Nyp and Connor Dykema. The game was within three in the later minutes of the second half before Cornerstone went on a run that UNOH could not respond from as Luke Vanderweff was too much to handle in the paint. Jack Joldersma got into the action late for his first minutes of the season coming off an injury. It was a win that was needed for Cornerstone before they head to Madonna on Wednesday, January 18.
 
Game Highlights

• First Half
  • Luke Rowlinson got the scoring started for the Golden Eagles by making a nice move to the bucket for a well-earned basket.
  • Cornerstone shot out to a six-point lead early, going up 9-3 to start the game that saw Carter Nyp make his first three of the game and Luke Rowlinson make two more nice moves and finishes around the rim.
  • Cornerstone was stuck on 15 points for three and a half minutes. During that time UNOH was able to tie the game 15-15 before Zac Velthouse was able to break the scoring drought with a fast-break layup.
  • Both Cornerstone and UNOH have had trouble finding a way to score as the game is tied up 22-22 with 7:30 remaining in the half after UNOH uses a little run to tie it.
  • For the next five-minutes, Cornerstone went on a 16-3 run that saw easy scores and baskets around the rim thanks Eli Steffen scoring around and dishing it off for easy scores for teammates. Luke Rowlinson continued his hot start as he drains a three making it a 38-25 Cornerstone lead with 2:30 remaining in the half.
  • UNOH uses the last 2:30 to go on an 8-2 run to close out the half with the momentum as it looks like Cornerstone could not keep UNOH down as they score a tough basket right at the buzzer.
• Second Half
  • The first three-minutes of the second half saw both Cornerstone and UNOH score at will as Eli Steffen and Carter Nyp found easy baskets to help the Golden Eagles maintain their lead as it is 48-40.
  • Cornerstone then saw their lead shrink to three, 51-48 with 14:14 remaining in the second half as UNOH was scoring at will while Cornerstone went a little cold from the field.
  • Before you know it, Cornerstone's lead grew up to 10 thanks to baskets by Eli Steffen and Carter Nyp as the veterans took control of the flow of the game for the Golden Eagles.
  • Luke Rowlinson drills another three off a beautiful pass by Eli Steffen to continue the momentum for the Golden Eagles. Toby Woolcock gets a nice steal in the half court and take it back for an easy layup. Next possession for the Golden Eagles, Carter Nyp throws one down to give Cornerstone all the momentum in the game making it 73-59 Cornerstone lead.
  • Luke Vanderwerff took over in the final five-minutes of the game scoring at will as the big man went to work in the paint. Then we were able to see Jack Joldersma sub into the game for his first minutes of the season as he goes 1-2 from the free throw line and grab two rebounds. 
  • Cornerstone was able to close out the game the way they wanted as Mason Brooks nails a corner three for the final field goal made for the Golden Eagles as they go on to win 90-69.

 
By the Numbers
57.4% - Cornerstone shot 57.4% from the field and 69.2% in the second half.
43-31 – Cornerstone outrebounded UNOH 42-31.
4 – Four Cornerstone players reach double-digits in scoring as Luke Rowlinson led the way with 20, Carter Nyp with 19, Eli Steffen with 14 and Luke Vanderwerff with 13. 10 of 11 players scored for the Golden Eagles.
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone will hit the road once more as they travel to Madonna for an 8 p.m. start on Wednesday, January 18.
 
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