Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Basketball kicked off the 2026-27 campaign at the Indiana Tech Warrior Classic in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Their first contest was against the #8 team in the NAIA, Campbellsville University (Ky.).
The Golden Eagles put up 18 points in the first quarter to the Tiger's 32, as the Tigers held the lead strong into the second period. The second quarter saw Cornerstone add 20 to their tally, as the Tigers put up just 23, for a tighter contest in quarter two. The scoring slowed down for Cornerstone in the third quarter, as the #8 team in the NAIA kept it going, leading by 32 at the end of the third 80-48. Campbellsville held the lead through the final quarter and took the win over Cornerstone in the end 101-55.
Women's Basketball continues at the Warrior Classic with another ranked matchup versus #RV University of St. Francis (Ill.) in the Schaefer Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. at 1 p.m
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 55 Campbellsville – 101
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First Quarter
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Two made free throws by Julie Ashbaugh were what got it going for Cornerstone in the first quarter, as they trailed the Tigers 3-2.
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Julie Ashbaugh's jumper was good, as Cornerstone kept it close but remained behind 6-4.
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Six points went unanswered by the Tigers, as Jaedyn Rodammer cut off the run from the free throw line with two made free throws. Cornerstone trailed by six points 12-6.
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The jumper was made by Eliana Grubbs, as Cornerstone were behind 26-13 with just about two minutes to play in the first.
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Maddie Gruppen made the first three pointer of the night for the Golden eagles with a minute remaining. The Tigers held the lead 28-18.
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The end of the first quarter saw the Tigers in the lead 32-18 over Cornerstone.
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Second Quarter
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Julie Ashbaugh made the layup at the beginning of the second quarter for Cornerstone. Campbellsville held in control 34-20.
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Julie Ashbaugh kept the points coming for the Golden Eagles with another good layup, off the pass from Ellie Neuhaus. Cornerstone just trailed by 17 points 43-26.
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Another three fell thanks to the shot by Maddie Gruppen, the lead for the Tigers was cut down to just 14 points, 45-31 over Cornerstone.
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As time wound down in the first half, Eliana made the layup on the fastbreak by Cornerstone. Campbellsville led going into halftime 55-38.
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Third Quarter
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The Tigers held control in the third quarter, as they denied any open chances for the Golden Eagles for the first five minutes.
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Kaleigh Swiger broke the silence for Cornerstone with a good three pointer, but they trailed 68-43.
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Ellie Neuhaus made the jumper, which cut the Tiger lead down to 25 points, 70-45.
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Another three pointer by Kaleigh Swiger closed out the third quarter for Cornerstone, as they trailed behind the Tigers 80-48 heading into the fourth.
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Fourth Quarter
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The Golden Eagles opened the scoring in the fourth quarter, as Julie Ashbaugh made a free throw. Campbellsville remained ahead 80-49.
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The jumper by Kaleigh Swiger was good, but Campbellsville remained in control of the contest 84-51.
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In the paint, Emily VanDyken made her layup, cutting the Tiger lead down to 43 points.
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#8 Campbellsville University held strong and took the season opening win over the Golden Eagles 101-55.
By the Numbers
21/7-8/9 – Julie Ashbaugh led the way for the Golden Eagles, with 21 points on the night, going 7-8 from the charity stripe, and grabbing 9 rebounds against the Tigers.
8/2-4 – Kaleigh Swiger tallied 8 points, as she went 2-4 from beyond the arch.
7/3 – Seven points and three rebounds were what Maddie Gruppen added to the scoreboard for the Golden Eagles in the tough battle in Fort Wayne.
What's Next?
Women's Basketball continues at the Warrior Classic with another ranked matchup versus #RV University of St. Francis (Ill.) in the Schaefer Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. at 1 p.m.
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