Sylvania, Ohio – Women's Basketball took a trip to Ohio to take on Lourdes where they entered the new year undefeated in conference play. The Gray Wolves were able to break that streak with an 82-62 victory thanks to a strong offensive performance. The Golden Eagles shot 35.7% from the field which did not do them any favors.
Jaxi Long continued her hot streak as she led the team with 19 points which can be used as a steppingstone as the Golden Eagles prepare for their next battle. The Ladies next test will come against Lawrence Tech on the road Wednesday, January 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 62 Lourdes – 82
- First Quarter
- The first quarter started out strong for both defenses as the score remained at 0-0 after the first two minutes.
- Jaxi Long got right back into the action with the first bucket of the contest to give Cornerstone the early lead.
- Laura Innerebner and Mackenzie Goodwin began to take advantage of the free throw stripe, yet they trailed 8-7 with five minutes left in the first quarter.
- The Gray Wolves gained momentum in the latter half of the first quarter with a few buckets to extend their lead to 12-9 with three minutes left to play.
- Lourdes continued to find success on the fast break in the first quarter as they finished on a 6-0 run to lead Cornerstone 20-11 after the first period.
- Second Quarter
- Cornerstone's slow start to the game continued as they found themselves down 23-11 with eight minutes left to play in the second quarter.
- Julie Ashbaugh put together a strong drive to bring the Gray Wolves lead down to 10 points with seven minutes left on the clock.
- Lourdes answered right back with three straight buckets to extend their lead to 29-13.
- Laura Innerebner found a much-needed Cornerstone bucket at the halfway mark of the second quarter as the Golden Eagles trailed by 14 points.
- Jaxi Long tallied her eighth point of the game with two free throws and a smooth runner yet Cornerstone trailed 29-19.
- The Gray Wolves found another 6-0 run late in the second quarter which extended their lead to 35-19 with one minute left to play in the first half.
- Stephanie Ainsworth knocked down a pair of free throws to pull Cornerstone closer as they neared the end of the second quarter.
- Lourdes found a deep three to close out the half and led by 17 points going into the break.
- Third Quarter
- The Gray Wolves picked up right where they left off and found the first bucket of the second half with a strong move at the rim.
- Laura Innerebner and Mackenzie Goodwin both found baskets to help Cornerstone on a 4-0 run that cut the Lourdes lead to 42-25 with eight minutes left in the third quarter.
- Lourdes answered right back once again with their own 4 point run to extend their lead back to 21 points.
- Stephanie Ainsworth block at the defensive end led to a clutch three from Jaxi Long as the Golden Eagles looked to climb back into the game.
- Jaxi Long added another bucket for the Golden Eagles which cut the lead to 16 points with five minutes left to play in the third quarter.
- Both teams found success from the free throw line as it was back and forth in the third quarter.
- Emma Costen found her second bucket of the game which made the game 55-36 in favor of the Gray Wolves with two minutes left in the third quarter.
- Olivia Kubik found her first points of the game late in the third quarter off a deep three that cut the Lourdes lead to 20 points with one minute left on the clock.
- The Gray Wolves knocked down their second buzzer beater of the game to finish out the third quarter which gave them complete control at 62-41.
- Fourth Quarter
- Olivia Kubik opened the points in the final quarter with a strong drive to the rim as she finished around three defenders.
- Jaxi Long knocked down two free throws and Olivia Kubik tallied another bucket which helped Cornerstone cut the lead to 64-47 with eight minutes left on the clock.
- Lourdes found another 4-0 run in the fourth quarter which continued to add to their lead.
- Jaxi Long found her 19th point of the contest off another strong drive at the net with six minutes left to play.
- Julie Ashbaugh converted a three-point play for the Golden Eagles which cut the lead to 16 points.
- Jaylee Long got in on the points late in the fourth with a deep three pointer for the Golden Eagles.
- The Gray Wolves continued to tally buckets as they led 74-55 with three minutes yet to play.
- Abby Hall and Emma Steele found buckets late in the contest, but Cornerstone was defeated 82-62.
By the Numbers
10 – Lourdes found success pushing the ball up the floor with 10 fast break points.
54.1% – The Gray Wolves also shot a strong 54.1% from the field in route to their victory.
20 – Cornerstone won the battle on the bench with 20 points compared to Lourdes 8.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will continue their road trip with another conference matchup against Lawrence Tech on Wednesday, January 8 for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff.
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