Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Soccer went to work under the lights against WHAC opponent Michigan-Dearborn and came away with a 2-0 win. Gracie Gortmaker and Ally Merrihew were the goal scorers on the evening as they each proved to be crucial in adding the team's third victory in a row. Cornerstone now turns their momentum towards Madonna on Saturday, October 25^th for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff in the regular season finale. 
 
Game Recap: Cornerstone – 2 Michigan-Dearborn – 0
 
First Half:

• The Golden Eagles started the match on the front foot with a forced safe within the first five minutes of the contest through a Karsyn Hostetler shot. 
• Audrey Johnson and Gracie Gortmaker were on the next effort from the Golden Eagles as they both forced more saves from the Wolverines keeper after a flurry of shots. 
• Ally Merrihew found the opener for the home squad in the 34^th minute of the match that was provided off a flawlessly placed corner kick from Brooke Harmsen. 
• The Golden Eagles led the way in a dominant manner as they tallied 16 total shots compared to the Wolverines one at the halftime mark. 

Second Half:

• Corinne McGlassion was forced to make an early save to start the second half as Michigan-Dearborn looked to get out on the front foot.
• The Wolverines saw the first yellow card of the match in the 56^th minute thanks to some aggressive play. 
• The Golden Eagles looked to be playing for the win with all defense down the stretch until Gracie Gortmaker took a strong move onto her left foot which she rifled into the bottom left corner to seal the 2-0 victory for Cornerstone in the 85^th minute. 

By The Numbers
6 – Cornerstone dominated the corner kick battle with six compared to Michigan-Dearborn's zero. 
24 – Cornerstone had 24 total shots in the match as the Wolverines only gathered six. 
4 – Gracie Gortmaker added her 4^th goal of the season that makes her the top Golden Eagle scorer on the season. 
 
What's Next
The Golden Eagles hit the road for their final match of the regular season on Saturday, October 25^th for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff against Madonna.
 
Contact: Mason Young 
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