Fort Wayne, Ind. – Women's Basketball continued the Cougar Classic with a match against the host team #8 Saint Francis University. The first quarter saw the top ten ranked Cougars start their commanding lead as it ended in the first 28-10. Cornerstone were unable to get things going in the next two quarters as the third quarter saw Saint Francis hold a 44 point lead 73-29. The Golden Eagles would get some offense going in the final quarter but ultimately could not find a way back into this contest as Cornerstone took the loss 91-45 on the road. Cornerstone will look forward to their home opener against the Wildcats of Indiana Wesleyan on November 7 at 6 p.m. inside of the Mol Arena.

Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 45 #8 Saint Francis – 91

• First Quarter

  • The Cougars were hot from the get go, scoring seven points from the field to Cornerstone's two successful free throws from Jaxi Long. Saint Francis led 7-2.

  • #8 Saint Francis took it to the Golden Eagles in the first quarter as they made it to an 18 point lead 26-8.

  • A successful jump shot from Jaxi Long kept the deficit at 18 at the end of the first quarter. The Golden Eagles were trailing 28-10.

• Second Quarter

  • Kaila Aston got the first points for Cornerstone in the second quarter with a good layup. The Cougars still led 30-12.

  • Another long run of 10 points for Saint Francis saw their lead grow to 28 points 40-12.

  • Abby Hall made a three pointer at the end of the second quarter, but the #8 Cougars still maintained their advantage 52-19 to end the first half of play.

• Third Quarter

  • The third quarter was marked by another 10 point run by the Cougars, as they held a strong lead 64-21.

  • Jaxi Long broke the Cougar streak with a 2 point attempt from the field to cut the Cougar lead down to 41 points.

  • A good layup by Laura Innerebner brought Cornerstone within 37 points of Saint Francis; they were still behind 64-27.

  • The third quarter would end 73-29 in the Cougars' favor as they had a strong grasp on the game with a 44 point lead.

• Fourth Quarter

  • Cornerstone were able to come out in the fourth quarter with a good jump shot by Kaila Aston. Cornerstone were still behind 73-31.

  • Kennedy Matheny saw her three point shot fall with just under four minutes to play, but the Cougar lead was all too great 83-39.

  • The Golden Eagles would fail to work their way back into the contest as they fell to #8 Saint Francis University 91-45.

By the Numbers 

11 – Julie Ashbaugh led her team in total points at 11 with three rebounds and a 50% free throw percentage.

7/23 – Cornerstone was only able to score seven points in total off turnovers, while Saint Francis was able to net 23.

46 – The Golden Eagles unfortunately lost in this tough game as the Cougar held a 46 point lead at the end of regulation.

What's Next? 

Cornerstone will look forward to their home opener against the Wildcats of Indiana Wesleyan on November 7 at 6 p.m. inside of the Mol Arena.

Women's Basketball Contact: Mason Young

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