LIMA, Ohio – Men's Basketball traveled to Ohio to take on UNOH and won 104-83. Cornerstone and UNOH had virtually no defense in the first half as UNOH led the Golden Eagles 60-49 at half, shooting 64% from the field on eight made threes. The Golden Eagles returned the favor in the second half outscoring the Racers 55-23 on 57.5% shooting to completely flip the game.
Cory Ainsworth had an outstanding performance for the Golden Eagles with a 37-point, 12 rebound game. Cornerstone also had four others in double digits in the come from behind victory. Men's Basketball moves to 11-7 (7-5) on the season as they return home to face off against Madonna on Wednesday, January 24.
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 104 UNOH - 83
- First Half
- Cory Ainsworth makes back-to-back baskets for the Golden Eagles as they lead 6-4 through the first two-minutes of the game.
- UNOH makes two straight threes to highlight an 8-2 run to take a 12-8 lead over the Golden Eagles.
- The Racers have gotten off to a 21-14 lead heading into the media timeout as they are a perfect 3-3 from behind the three-point line.
- Mason Brooks drills a three as he scores four straight points for the Golden Eagles as they continue to be behind the Racers 22-18.
- Blake Stewart scores four of the Golden Eagles six in the 6-0 run that sees Cornerstone down two 26-24 with just over 11-minutes remaining.
- UNOH and Cornerstone are not playing much defense as both teams have made back-to-back threes as the game is tied 32-32 with nine-minutes remaining in the half. Kayden Bird made both threes for Cornerstone.
- The game remains tied at 38 between the Golden Eagles and Racers with five-minutes remaining in the half.
- UNOH drills a three off a Cornerstone turnover to take a 45-41 lead.
- Almost no defense was being played for either team as UNOH heads into halftime leading 60-49, outscoring the Golden Eagles 15-8 to end the half. The Racers are shooting 61% from the three-point line, having eight made threes at the half.
- Second Half
- The Golden Eagles opened the second half on an 8-2 run that saw Cornerstone score easy at will around the basket.
- Blake Stewart continues to play a great game for Cornerstone as his three ties the game at 64 with 14:50 to go in the second half.
- Right out of the media timeout, UNOH goes on a quick 5-0 run to retake the lead 69-64.
- Eli Steffen makes a nice move and makes the pull-up jumper to make it a 71-70 UNOH lead as he has four straight points for the Golden Eagles.
- UNOH responds with two straight threes as UNOH extends their lead back to 77-72 with under 10-minutes to go.
- Cornerstone has used a 6-0 run to take a 78-77 lead over UNOH for the first time in the second half thanks to Cory Ainsworth as there is 6:39 remaining.
- The Golden Eagles continue to hold UNOH scoreless as a Luke Rowlinson layup gives Cornerstone their largest lead of the game 84-77, completing a 12-0 run.
- The run continues for Cornerstone as Luke Rowlinson drills a three that gave the Golden Eagles a 90-79 lead as they have taken control in the second half.
- The Golden Eagles can taste victory now as Mason Brooks hits a three and Cory Ainsworth follows with another basket as Cornerstone leads 97-83.
- Cory Ainsworth iced the game with a powerful two-handed slam as Cornerstone steam rolls past the Racers in the second half to a 104-83 victory. Cornerstone outscored UNOH 32-6 in the final nine-minutes of the game.
By the Numbers
56.3% - The Golden Eagles shot 56.3% from the field.
45/22 – Cornerstone outrebounded UNOH 45-22.
37/12 –
Cory Ainsworth led the way with 37 points and 12 rebounds.
2 – It was a tale of two halves, Cornerstone got outscored 60-49 in the first half, then outscored UNOH 55-23 in the second half.
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles return home to face off against Madonna on Wednesday, January 24. Tip off starting at 7:30 p.m.
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