SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Men's Basketball was 10-minutes away from extending their win streak to six, but Lawrence Tech used a big second half to beat Cornerstone 80-73. It was all Cornerstone in the first half as they found themselves leading 39-32 at halftime playing good defense and scoring at will. Lawrence Tech came out aggressive in the second half as the Golden Eagles struggled on the offensive end, getting outscored by 14 in the half. Cornerstone shot 28% from behind the arc, making just seven threes as the Blue Devils hit 13.
Cory Ainsworth led the way for Cornerstone with 22 points and eight rebounds as the Golden Eagles fall to 10-7 (6-5) on the year. Men's Basketball will travel to UNOH on Saturday, January 20 for a 3 p.m. tipoff.
Game Highlights – Lawrence Tech – 80 Cornerstone - 73
- First Half
- Cornerstone opened the game on a 5-0 run that was highlighted by Cory Ainsworth completing the three-point play.
- Lawrence Tech would respond with a 5-0 run of their own to tie the game. Cory Ainsworth would continue to pace the Golden Eagles as he has 10 of Cornerstone 12 as the Golden Eagles lead 12-7.
- Toby Woolcock drills a three that forces Lawrence Tech to call a timeout as the Golden Eagles lead 15-9.
- Andy Mora goes on a self 5-0 run that gave Cornerstone a 25-17 lead. Lawrence Tech would respond right away hitting a three as the shot clock expired to stop the Golden Eagle run.
- Cornerstone used a 9-4 run to extend their lead to 10, 34-24 after an Eli Steffen layup with five minutes remaining in the half.
- Lawrence Tech outscored Cornerstone 8-5 in the final four minutes of the half as CU headed into halftime with a 39-32 lead.
- Second Half
- Lawrence Tech opened the half with a quick three as that was the only basket made through the first four minutes of the half before Jack Joldersma hit a corner jumper.
- Jack Joldersma makes a layup and Kayden Bird drills a three to see Cornerstones lead extend to 48-41 with 13-minutes remaining in the second half.
- Lawrence Tech answered with an 8-0 run to take a 49-48 lead over the Golden Eagles as Brandon Beavers started to take over for the Blue Devils.
- Cornerstone and Lawrence Tech battled it out over the next few minutes as the game is tied at 56 with 7:30 remaining in the game.
- Lawrence Tech has started to pull away as they now lead 65-58 over Cornerstone with five minutes remaining.
- Lawrence Tech continued to lead and hold the Golden Eagles off as they would go on to beat Cornerstone 80-73.
By the Numbers
28% - Cornerstone struggle behind the arc, making seven threes for 28%
22 –
Cory Ainsworth led the way for Cornerstone with 22 points.
17 – Cornerstone committed 17 turnovers in the loss.
9 – Cornerstone outrebounded Lawrence Tech by nine.
What's Next?
Cornerstone remains on the road as they start the second half of conference play against UNOH on Saturday, January 20 starting at 3 p.m.
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