GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Women's Basketball welcomed the Cougars of Cleary and fell in overtime 78-77. Cleary got out to an early lead and continued to battle with the Golden Eagles all game and eventually into overtime. The Cougars made 14 threes for the game at a 63.6% clip which determined to be the difference maker in the game as they won on a three pointer late in overtime. The Golden Eagles were led by Stephanie Ainsworth as she recorded another double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds. Women's Basketball falls to 12-12 (10-9) on the season as they welcome Lawrence Tech on Saturday, February 17 for their final home regular season game.
 
 
Game Highlights – Cleary – 78 Cornerstone - 77
 

• First Quarter
  • Cleary opened the game making back-to-back threes to take a 6-0 advantage over the Golden Eagles.
  • Stephanie Ainsworth finishes the layup for Cornerstone as they still trail 9-5 with five-minutes to go in the first.
  • Megan Bennett completes the three-point play to give Cornerstone their first lead of the game 10-9.
  • Jaxi Long and Maddison Fulks nail elbow jumpers for the Golden Eagles in back-to-back possession to make it a 14-11 game.
  • Cleary ends the quarter on a 4-0 run to take a 15-14 lead over the Golden Eagles.

 

• Second Quarter
  • Jaylee Long nails the corner three for the Golden Eagles to tie the game 17-17 a minute into the third quarter.
  • Stephanie Ainsworth scores back-to-back layups for Cornerstone to retake the lead 23-22.
  • Cleary has answered with a 7-0 run to take a big 29-23 lead over the Golden Eagles with three-minutes remaining in the second quarter.
  • Megan Bennett ends the scoring drought for the Golden Eagles, but they find themselves losing at halftime 32-25.

 

• Third Quarter
  • Cornerstone opened the second half on a 7-0 run to tie the game at 32 through the first two-minutes.
  • A 5-0 run by Cleary sees them retake the lead 40-35, but another three from Jaylee long makes it 40-38.
  • Cleary finishes through contact as they continue to maintain their lead 47-42. Olivia Kubik drills a three next possession to make it 47-45 with three-minutes to go in the third.
  • Cleary heads into the fourth quarter with a 52-47 lead over the Golden Eagles.

 

• Fourth Quarter
  • Olivia Kubik drills a corner three for Cornerstone to open the fourth quarter scoring.
  • Cleary continues to shoot well from the three-point line as this three gave them a 60-54 lead with six-minutes to go.
  • A 5-0 run by the Golden Eagles forces Cleary to call a timeout. Maddison Fulks made a three and Jaylee Long followed that up with a layup to highlight the run.
  • Stephanie Ainsworth makes the layup off the pass from Jaylee Long to give Cornerstone their first lead of the game since the first half, 61-60 with 2:30 to go.
  • Cleary answered with a 5-0 run to retake the lead 65-61 thanks to another three-pointer made.
  • Olivia Kubik makes back-to-back jumpers for the Golden Eagles to tie the game 65-65 with 20 seconds remaining as Cleary has the ball.
  • Cornerstone forces a turnover on the defensive end and has an opportunity to win the game but was unable to get a shot off as the game heads into overtime tied 65-65.
• Overtime
  • Cleary opens the fourth quarter on a 4-0 run thanks to quick baskets around the rim, making it 69-65.
  • Cornerstone used a 5-0 run of their own to tie the game at 72 after an Olivia Kubik three.
  • Stephanie Ainsworth makes the layup to give the Golden Eagles a 74-72 lead after the Cougar turnover.
  • Cleary ties the game at 74 the next possession but Maddison Fulks responds with a big three pointer to give them a 77-74 advantage with a minute left.
  • After a Golden Eagle missed shot, Cleary makes the transition three to take a 78-77 lead with 23 seconds remaining.
  • The Golden Eagle miss the game winning shot and fall to Cleary 78-77.

 
 
By the Numbers
24 – Stephanie Ainsworth scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the way for CU.
21 – Cornerstone had 21 assists on 30 made field goals
14 – Cleary hit 14 threes for the game at a 63.6% clip.
14 – Jaylee Long went 4-5 from three as she had 14 points for the game.
 
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone remains at home as they take on Lawrence Tech for their final home game of the regular season on Saturday, February 17 at 3 p.m.
 
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