GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The offense was not the prettiest for both teams as they both shot 32% for the game, but women's basketball pulled off the victory 70-58. The difference maker in the game was Cornerstone's season high 26 offensive rebounds to out rebound the Wolverines 62-37 for the game. A Golden Eagle was crashing and grabbing every missed shot on the offensive end that gave Cornerstone 20 second chance points. Making that the difference maker in the game. Maddison Fulks grabbed a career high 11 rebounds as Stephanie Ainsworth recorded her second double-double of the season with 16 points and 16 rebounds. This win moves Cornerstone to 5-4 (4-2) on the season as they travel to Grace (Ind.) for one more contest before Christmas break on Tuesday, December 19.
 
 
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 70 UM-Dearborn - 58
 

• First Quarter
  • Michigan-Dearborn came out of the gate on a 7-2 run to put the pressure on the Golden Eagles, two-minutes into the game.
  • Cornerstone answered with a 7-0 run of their own that was highlighted by an Olivia Kubik corner three as the Golden Eagles now lead 9-7 with six minutes remaining in the first quarter.
  • UMD would then answer with a run of their own to take a 12-9 lead.
  • Maddison Fulks would head to the free throw line looking to take the lead for Cornerstone, but after splitting a pair, the game is now tied 17-17 with two minutes remaining.
  • Mackenzie Stien would complete the three-point play to give Cornerstone a 23-21 lead but UMD would respond with a layup with seven seconds remaining to tie the game 23-23 after the first quarter.

 

• Second Quarter
  • UMD opened the second quarter on a 7-3 run to take a 30-26 lead in the first four minutes of the quarter.
  • UMD continued to extend their lead after a three from Morgan Miller makes it a 35-27 Wolverine lead.
  • Cornerstone used a 9-1 run to get back into this game to make it 36-35 UMD lead thanks to buckets from Emma Costen and Olivia Kubik.
  • Olivia Kubik makes a pair of free throws before the end of the half to complete the 14-3 run to finish the second quarter leading 39-38.

 

• Third Quarter
  • Stephanie Ainsworth got the offense rolling to open the second half with back-to-back layups to give Cornerstone a 43-38 lead.
  • Emma Costen got the well-earned basket with a nice move and finish to keep Cornerstone ahead of the Wolverines 49-44 with 4:29 remaining.
  • Olivia Kubik used her own 4-0 run to give Cornerstone some cushion as she extends the lead to five.
  • Cornerstone leads after the ends of the third quarter, 53-48.

 

• Fourth Quarter
  • Maddison Fulks hits her first three of the game, three minutes into the fourth quarter to give Cornerstone a 58-51 lead.
  • Olivia Kubik makes a pair of free throws that gave Cornerstone their largest lead of the game, 62-52.
  • Mackenzie Stien finishes the three-point play as the score is now 66-52.
  • Jaylee Long sneaks around the defender for an easy layup off the pass of Kylie Heck as Cornerstone would go on to win 70-58.

 
By the Numbers
62 – Cornerstone grabbed 62 rebounds, 26 offense and 36 defensive.
16/16 – Stephanie Ainsworth recorded another double-double with 16 points and rebounds.
11 – Maddison Fulks grabbed a career high 11 rebounds.
32.8/31.5 – UM-Dearborn shot 32.8% while Cornerstone shot 31.5% for the game
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone has a quick turnaround as they travel to Grace (Ind.) on Tuesday, December 19 for one more contest before Christmas break.
 
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