GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Men's Basketball returned home to no easy task, taking on #RV Madonna, yet came out with a victory 86-76. It got physical at times with three technicals being issued between the two teams. Cornerstone met the challenge that was at hand for them and never looked back, reaching a lead as high as 19 points in the upset victory.
Luke Rowlinson led the way for Cornerstone with 20 points as
Cory Ainsworth (17/12) and
Mason Brooks (17) were right behind him in scoring. The win moves Cornerstone to 12-7 (8-5) on the year as they host Indiana Tech on Saturday, January 27.
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 86 #RV Madonna - 76
- First Half
- Madonna opened the game on an 8-2 run thanks to two threes from Brendan Young, three minutes into the game.
- The Crusaders have continued to score to start the game as after a double technical on both sides, Madonna still leads 14-7.
- Kayden Bird makes a corner three that cuts the Madonna lead to three, 17-14 with 12:50 remaining in the half.
- Halfway through the first half, Madonna leads the Golden Eagles 21-20 in a physical game.
- Blake Stewart continues his strong first half with another layup, this one gave Cornerstone the 24-23 lead with 7:50 to go in the half.
- The Golden Eagles have used a 6-2 run to extend their lead 30-25 after a Mason Brooks made three.
- Luke Rowlinson caps off a 7-2 run by scoring five straight points that gave Cornerstone a 37-29 lead with 2:40 remaining in the half.
- Toby Woolcock gets the steal and then throws one down on the offensive side as the Golden Eagles head into halftime leading 39-33.
- Second Half
- It was all Cornerstone to start the second half, opening on a 9-0 run to extend their lead 48-33. Luke Rowlinson has five of the points during the run.
- The Golden Eagles continued to be the aggressors to start the second half as they lead 54-37 five minutes into the second half.
- Kayden Bird drills a three off the pass of Andy Mora as the Golden Eagles lead big, 59-40.
- Halfway through the second half, Cornerstone leads 63-48 as Madonna has slowly chipped away at the Golden Eagle lead.
- Mason Brooks drills another three and Cory Ainsworth goes to work down low as the 5-0 run extends Cornerstones lead 70-55 with 7:47 remaining.
- Madonna used an 11-2 run to make it a 72-66 game with 3:30 remaining as the defensive pressure by the Crusaders has ramped up.
- Luke Rowlinson drills a big corner three off the offensive rebound. That three gave Cornerstone a 77-66 lead with two minutes remaining in the game.
- The Golden Eagles iced the game away at the free throw line, beating the Crusaders 86-76.
By the Numbers
20 –
Luke Rowlinson led the way with 20 points.
19 – Cornerstone had 19 assists on 32 made baskets.
17 –
Cory Ainsworth recorded a double-double of 17 points, 12 rebounds as
Mason Brooks ties his season high with 17 points as well.
3 – There was three technicals for the game, two on Cornerstone, one on Madonna.
What's Next?
Cornerstone remains at home as they take on Indiana Tech on Saturday, January 27 starting at 3 p.m.
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