Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Basketball continued the weekend at the Indiana Tech Warrior Classic in Fort Wayne, Indiana against the #RV University of Saint Francis (Ill.) inside of the Schaefer Center.
The Golden Eagles kept the contest close the entire time, as the first quarter ended tied up 20-20. Halftime came and the teams remained level as they headed into the locker room 35-35. The third quarter saw the Fighting Saints pull just slightly ahead, as they held a marginal lead over Cornerstone 56-51. The Golden Eagles were unable to work back ahead of the opposition, as the Fighting Saints took the win 79-67.
Women's Basketball hosts Indiana University Northwest inside of the Mol Arena on October 28, at 6 p.m.
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 67 University of Saint Francis – 79
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First Quarter
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Jaedyn Rodammer opened the scoring for Cornerstone with a good layup through traffic, as the Golden Eagles took the lead 2-0.
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Another layup was made by Jaedyn Rodammer was good, as Cornerstone trailed by just two points 7-5.
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Julie Ashbaugh knocked it down for two, which tied up the game 7-7.
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A three-point play was successful by Julie Ashbaugh, as she made the layup and earned a free throw, which gave Cornerstone the lead 10-9.
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Maddie Gruppen made a three, as Cornerstone held the lead by two-points 13-11.
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A last second three-pointer fell for Maddie Gruppen, as the Golden Eagles tied it up at the end of the first quarter 20-20.
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Second Quarter
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Maddie Gruppen broke the lid off the basket in the second quarter for Cornerstone, which tied it back up 22-22.
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The Golden Eagles took a five-point lead after Jaedyn Rodammer made a three 27-22.
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Another two points by Julie Ashbaugh off a layup helped Cornerstone stay on top of the Fighting Saints 29-26.
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Kaila Aston put the layup away, as the game remained tight 35-35 at the end of the second quarter.
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Third Quarter
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Cornerstone regained the lead with a layup by Jaedyn Rodammer 38-37.
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Kaila Aston got her fifth point of the day as Cornerstone remained on top 40-37.
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Ellie Neuhaus made the layup, as Cornerstone trailed just behind the Fighting Saints 47-51.
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Two good free throws by Lily Gortmaker brought it in within two points of Saint Francis, who led the Golden Eagles 53-51.
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The Fighting Saints held the lead headed into the final quarter of play 56-51.
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Fourth Quarter
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Eliana Grubbs opened the scoring for Cornerstone in the final period with a good three pointer. The Fighting Saints remained in the lead 56-54.
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Another three pointer by Eliana Grubbs saw Cornerstone stay within 10 points of Saint Francis 67-57.
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Lily Gortmaker made her layup, but Cornerstone still were falling behind the Fighting Saints 75-62 with just over a minute to play.
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Kaleigh Swiger knocked down one final three pointer for the Golden Eagles, who ultimately fell to the Fighting Saints 79-67.
By the Numbers
17/70% – Julie Ashbaugh once again led the way for Cornerstone on offense, as she tallied 17 points, with five rebounds, and a 70% field goal percentage.
12/60% – Eliana Grubbs knocked down three three-pointers in the contest, as she went 3-5 from beyond the arch.
8/5 – Kaila Aston grabbed the most rebounds for Cornerstone, as she tallied eight on the day with five points to her name.
What's Next?
Women's Basketball hosts Indiana University Northwest inside of the Mol Arena on October 28, at 6 p.m.
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