FORT WAYNE, Ind.  – Cornerstone saw a goal in each half in their first road game of 2023 as they earned a 2-0 victory to start Labor Day Weekend at Saint Francis. Tori Woodwyk was dominant at creating shots in the first half and eventually found the net. A second half goal then followed from defender Kaitlynn Sal to earn the 2-0 victory. Cornerstone is now 1-1-0 on the year as they begin a five game homestand a week from tomorrow vs. Taylor University at CU Soccer Field. 
 
Game Recap: Cornerstone - 2 Saint Francis – 0
First Half

• The Golden Eagles got off to a great start with their first real threat coming in the 10^th minute. Off a corner, Tori Woodwyk was able to get a header on net that was blocked. Seconds later she got another header that missed just wide of net. 
• Cornerstone dominated the possession seeing multiple shots from Gracie Gortmaker and Tori Woodwyk throughout the first half. 
• Due to the heat, a hydration break was taken in the 24^th minute. 
• Later in the second half, Saint Francis started to find their footing recording two shots in the 28^th and 30^th minutes, forcing one Morgan Scholten save. 
• In the 39^th minute, Cornerstone was finally able to break through with a goal. Tori Woodwyk once again found a shot off a nice assist from Ella Bosscher to go up 1-0. 
• Cornerstone led 1-0 at the half with seven shots and five on net. 

Second Half

• Saint Francis came out firing in the second half, recording more shots in the first five minutes than they did in the entire first half with three. 
• Despite the shots, Cornerstone was able to counter and earn a corner kick in the 52^nd minute. Off the corner, CU was able to keep possession and score in the 53^rd minute, as defender Kaitlynn Sal found the net to make it 2-0. 
• Just like in the first half the referees called for a hydration break in the second half. The two teams paused in the 66^th minute with the score still 2-0. 
• Saint Francis had no response in the final 20 minutes as the Golden Eagles earned their first victory in 2023. 

By the Numbers
2/1 – Tori Woodwyk scored the second goal of her young Cornerstone career and first of the 2023 season. 
1 – Kaitlynn Sal scored her first collegiate goal in today's victory.
10/29/22 – Cornerstone earned their first shutout since October 29 of last year and keeper Morgan Scholten earns the first shutout of her career. 
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone begins a five-game home stand on Saturday, September 9 vs. Taylor University. The game will kick-off at 4 p.m. at CU Soccer Field. 
 
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