Mishawaka, Ind.  – The Golden Eagles were challenged in a tough matchup against #RV Bethel. The match finished 2-0 in favor of the Pilots who scored two early goals that ended up being the deciding factor. Cornerstone was shutout for the second time this season but will look to bounce back quickly. The Golden Eagles will travel to Ann Arbor on Saturday September 14^th for a 5 p.m. kickoff facing off against Concordia in their first WHAC conference match of the season. 

Game Recap: Cornerstone – 0 Bethel – 2

First Half

• The Pilots started off aggressive in this matchup with an early shot by Leena Thomas in the fifth minute of the match. 
• Bethel stormed out in front early with two goals from Leena Thomas in the first 12 minutes of the match. 
• Cornerstone looked to get back into the match with back-to-back shots in the 20^th minute, but both were saved. 
• Bethel continued their heavy pressure with three consecutive corner kicks in the 33^rd minute. 
• The half finished with a score of 2-0 in favor of Bethel.

Second Half

• Cornerstone's defense looked to convert to offense early in the second half with Jada VanNoord's shot that was saved by Bethel in the 65^thminute. 
• The Golden Eagles forced the issue with heavy pressure late and looked to get back into the match but could not find a way through Bethel's defense. 
• The match finished 2-0 which gave Bethel the victory thanks to their first half goals. 

By the Numbers
12 – Both goals scored in the match came within the first 12 minutes of play. 
3 – Cornerstone and Bethel recorded three saves throughout the match. 
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone stays on the road as they travel to Ann Arbor on Saturday September 14^th for a 5 p.m. kickoff facing off against Concordia in their first WHAC conference match of the season.
 
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