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Cornerstone University Golden Eagles
WBB
72
Winner Saint Francis USF 1-0
48
Cornerstone CORN 0-2
Winner
Saint Francis USF
1-0
72
Final
48
Cornerstone CORN
0-2
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Saint Francis USF 23 12 20 17 72
Cornerstone CORN 7 13 14 14 48

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | @chance_jd

Women’s Basketball unable to upset #22 Saint Francis on the road

GOSHEN, Ind. – Women's Basketball could not keep up with the high-powered offense of Saint Francis. The Golden Eagles matchup against #22 Saint Francis did not go as planned as the ladies were defeated 72-48. The Cougars led by as much as 25 points in this matchup as Cornerstone shot 30.2%. The Golden Eagles move to 0-2 on the year and will be back in action right away on Saturday, November 2nd at 3 p.m. against Goshen College. 

Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 48 #22 Saint Francis - 72
  • First Quarter
    • The first three minutes of the quarter belonged to the Cougars as they jumped out to an early 8-0 lead. 
    • Olivia Kubik drilled a deep three to get Cornerstone on the board, yet the Golden Eagles trailed 8-3 still. 
    • Cornerstone struggled to shoot in the first quarter as the Golden Eagles only shot at a 25% field goal rate early in the contest. 
    • Saint Francis knocked down back-to-back threes to close out the quarter and led the Golden Eagles 23-7. 
  • Second Quarter
    • Olivia Kubik knocked down a pair of free throws early in the second quarter which gave her seven quick points, yet Cornerstone trailed 23-8.
    • The Cougars offensive threat continued as they held a 19-point lead over the Golden Eagles halfway the second quarter. 
    • Saint Francis went on a six-point run thanks to their aggressive play near the rim as they led Cornerstone 33-12. 
    • Abi Bandstra had an instant impact off the bench with two consecutive buckets for the Golden Eagles with two minutes left in the half. 
    • Cornerstone trailed 35-20 after the second quarter and shot 25.9% in the first half compared to the Cougars 48.4%. 
  • Third Quarter
    • The Golden Eagles started the third quarter quicker with buckets from Jaxi Long and Jaylee Long as they looked to cut into the lead of Saint Francis. 
    • The Cougars went on a nine-point run in the middle of the third quarter and gained a 25-point advantage at the five-minute mark. 
    • The Golden Eagles continued to struggle from the field and were only able to find six buckets through the first nine minutes of the third quarter. 
    • Olivia Kubik knocked down her second three of the game as she led the Golden Eagles with 10 points after three quarters. 
    • The score at the end of the third quarter 56-34 in favor of Saint Francis.
  • Fourth Quarter
    • Laura Innerebner started off the quarter with a deep three for the Golden Eagles as they trailed 56-37.
    • Chloe McKnight of Saint Francis continued to shine in the game as she tallied her 17th point with six minutes left in the fourth quarter.
    • Maddie Schuur found a quick five point run for the Golden Eagles, yet they still found themselves down by 25 points.
    • Laura Innerebner did not give up in this contest as she converted an and one three-point play late in the game. 
    • The Golden Eagles were defeated 72-48 in the game. 
By the Numbers
10 – Both Laura Innerebner and Olivia Kubik posted 10-point games. 
50 – The Cougars tallied 50 points in the paint which led to their victory. 
18 – Cornerstone committed 18 turnovers compared to Saint Francis's 16. 

What's Next? 
Cornerstone is right back in action against Goshen College on Saturday, November 2nd at 3 p.m.

Women's Basketball Contact: Jonny Strube
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