GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Men's Basketball got back in the win column with a hard-earned victory over UM-Dearborn 99-90. It was faced paced, and every time Cornerstone extended their lead, Dearborn would respond with a little run of their own to keep it close. The Golden Eagles did just enough to keep the game out of the reach of the Wolverines.
Cory Ainsworth led the way scoring 30 points as
Carter Nyp (12/10) and
Eli Steffen (10/10) had double-doubles to help Cornerstone in the victory over UM-Dearborn. Cornerstone host's Aquinas this Saturday, February 4 at 3 p.m. as they celebrate Senior Night and seniors
Carter Nyp and
Trent Summerfield for their careers as a Golden Eagle.
Game Highlights
- First Half
- It was a quick start for both teams as Michigan-Dearborn made their first four out of five shots to jump out to a quick 10 points, but every shot made, was answered by Cornerstone as it was tied 10-10 with 17:16 remaining in the first half.
- Carter Nyp forced UM-Dearborn to take a timeout after his dunk put the Golden Eagles up 14-10.
- Dearborn would respond with buckets of their own, but it looked like the old Jack Joldersma as he threw down a monster dunk to give Cornerstone the momentum.
- A top of the key three by Lewis Jones gave Cornerstone their largest lead of the first half 30-23 with nine-minutes remaining.
- The two-man game of Carter Nyp and Luke Vanderwerff has been working for the Golden Eagles as their made baskets gave Cornerstone a 41-29 lead.
- After a pair of free throws by Cory Ainsworth, it gave Cornerstone their largest lead of the game 47-32 with 2:30 remaining in the first half.
- Dearborn used the final 2:30 to go on a 9-0 run to close the half to make it a 47-41 game.
- Second Half
- Cornerstone used the first minute of the second half to go on a 6-1 run that was highlighted by a Trent Summerfield three to extend the lead to 53-42.
- The Cornerstone lead has continued to be 10 for the first four minutes of the second half as Luke Rowlinson drills back-to-back threes and Cory Ainsworth can't be stopped around the rim.
- UM-Dearborn has continued to stick around as the Golden Eagle lead has continued to stay around 10 with just under nine-minutes to go as Cornerstone leads 76-66.
- Cornerstone has slowed down just a little on the offensive side as their lead has finally been cut under ten as UM-Dearborn has chipped away.
- UM-Dearborn has gone on a 10-3 run to cut the Cornerstone lead to five, as it is 85-80 with 3:49 remaining in the second half.
- Luke Rowlinson drills another three to stop the Wolverine momentum as Cornerstone would call timeout to talk things over. CU leads 88-80
- Cornerstone would finish the game outscoring the Wolverines 11-10 as they would wound up winning 99-90 thanks to Cory Ainsworth and Eli Steffen leading the way to finish the game.
By the Numbers
49/32 – Cornerstone out rebounded UM-Dearborn by 17, 49-32
30 –
Cory Ainsworth led the way scoring 30 points to help Cornerstone in the victory
12/10 –
Carter Nyp recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds
10/10 –
Eli Steffen recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 assists
56.3% - The Golden Eagles shot 56.3% from the field
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles are celebrating Senior Night this Saturday, February 4 against Aquinas before their 3 p.m. game.
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