BASEBALL SEASON HAS ARRIVED 

The long wait is over as Cornerstone returns to the 2023 season coming off their best WHAC finish in program history of fourth a season ago. In 2022, CU went 24-20, 15-7 WHAC and was a Madonna loss away from qualifying from making the WHAC Tournament Title game. CU returns a good chunk of their roster while adding a lot, as they start the season the same way they have the last few years down in Central Florida at the Russ Matt Invitational. The Golden Eagles will play 18 games over 12 days in Florida starting with their toughest opponent of the trip in (RV) Point Park on Monday, February 27. 

RETURNING ALL-AMERICAN 

Senior Jake Collins returns for his second season with the Golden Eagles after a record breaking season a year ago, earning Cornerstone baseball's first ever NAIA All-American Honorable Mention. Collins hit a single season program record best .450 to go along with a program best 55 RBI and second best 12 HR's. He was unstoppable in WHAC play, hitting .493 against conference opponents. After transferring from Minot State in going into the 2022 season, Collins looks to end his collegiate career with another outstanding season with Cornerstone. 

NEWCOMERS TO THE ROSTER 

Cornerstone has 10 new athletes traveling to Florida as a member of the Russ Matt Invitational varsity roster in 2023. Seven of the 10 newcomers are freshmen with three new faces that are upperclassmen. Rafael Blom and Gannon Fox are transfers, while Nick Grieco joins as a redshirt sophomore after spending time with the JV program. 

Opponent Outlook

Cornerstone will take on eight different programs down at the Russ Matt Invitational for 18 games. The schedule will be a little nicer than a year ago as they will not face any NAIA top 25 opponents with their toughest opponent being receiving votes Point Park on the opening Monday, February 27. 

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