GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cornerstone kicked off WHAC play with a 2-0 loss to Lourdes. Lourdes was the aggressors from start to finish as they scored one goal each half of the match. The Golden Eagles struggled to get anything going on the offensive end as they move to 4-2 (0-1) on the season. Cornerstone will remain at home as they take on Siena Heights on Wednesday, September 27 starting at 4:30 p.m.
 
Game Recap: Lourdes – 2 Cornerstone - 0
 
First Half

• The Gray Wolves got off to a quick start as a shot was saved by Morgan Scholten in the 2^nd minute.
• Just like that in the 7^th minute, Keira Boskovich found the back of the net to give Lourdes the early 1-0 lead.
• The first shot of the game came off the foot of Gracie Gortmaker but was saved by the Gray Wolves goalie in the 10^th minute.
• Cornerstone had such a great opportunity in the 24^th minute as two shots were saved by the Lourdes goalie back-to-back, keeping the Golden Eagles off the board.
• Cornerstone caught a break in the 40^th minute as the shot from Lourdes nails the top crossbar and sails out.
• Cornerstone had an opportunity in the 42^nd minute off a corner kick but the defense of Lourdes stopped the Golden Eagle opportunity.
• Lourdes heads into halftime leading Cornerstone 1-0.

Second Half

• Cornerstone came out as the aggressors to start the second half with a corner kick in the 47^th minute.
• Right after the corner kick, Lourdes ran down the field and found the back of the net to make it a 2-0 match in the 48^th minute.
• Morgan Scholten had back-to-back nice saves for the Golden Eagles in the 57^th minute.
• Gracie Gortmaker had a shot on goal in the 69^th minute but missed just right as the Gray Wolves maintain a 2-0 lead.
• Cornerstone has been aggressive as the clock winds down as shots by Chloe Dood and Gracie Gortmaker were just off the mark in the 84^th minute.
• Lourdes played around with the ball and played keep away as they would eventually win 2-0.

 
By the Numbers:
7 – Lourdes had seven saves in the 2-0 victory
6 – Gracie Gortmaker led the team in shots with six attempts
5 – Cornerstone had the most fouls with five
 
 
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles faces off against Siena Heights on Wednesday, September 27 at 4:30 p.m. right here on the campus of Cornerstone University.
 
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