Howell, Mich. – The Golden Eagles took on the Cougars of Cleary University for the final match of the regular season. The first half saw Cleary take the lead in the 10th minute, though Cornerstone saw most of the offensive pressure come from their front three attackers. The Golden Eagles were unable to pull one back in the second half, despite constant attempts on goal from Cornerstone. Cleary held the 1-0 lead and finished the home win over Cornerstone to end the WHAC regular season.
Women's Soccer await their WHAC Tournament matchup on October 31, 2026.
Game Recap: Cornerstone – 0 Cleary – 1
First Half:
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The shot by Jada VanNoord in the 4th minute of play went just wide, as Cornerstone began to mount the pressure early on.
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A shot from the Cougars was blocked in the 9th minute, before the breakthrough goal for the homeside put the Cougars up 1-0 in the 10th minute of play.
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Madeline Billings' shot forced a save out of Cleary's goalkeeper in the 18th minute, as the Cougars remained in control 1-0.
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Another save for the Cougars came in the 23rd minute, as Gracie Gortmaker took her chance on goal.
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The long shot by Brooke Harmsen in the 28th minute was parried away by the goalkeeper, as Cleary stayed on top 1-0.
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The first half would end with Cleary still up 1-0 over the Golden Eagles.
Second Half:
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Madeline Billings let it rip in the second half, but her shot was blocked in the 52nd minute.
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Jada VanNoord recorded a shot on goal in the 58th minute that was pushed away by the goalkeeper, which kept the lead in the favor of the home team 1-0.
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Off the corner from Gracie Gortmaker, Ally Merrihew's header flew over the bar as Cornerstone were still unable to find an answer, being down 1-0.
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Another shot from Brooke Harmsen was saved as the time in the second half began to wind down and Cleary remained on top 1-0.
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One last corner kick for Cornerstone in the 87th minute was cleared away by the Cougars, who finished out the home win over the Golden Eagles 1-0.
By The Numbers
2 – Brooke Harmsen recorded two shots on goal, tied for the most on the team in the match against Cleary.
2 – Gracie Gortmaker also tallied two shots on goal against the Cougars, but was unable to find the breakthrough for Cornerstone.
What's Next
Women's Soccer await their WHAC Tournament matchup on October 31, 2026.
Contact: Mason Young | Mason.Young@cornerstone.edu
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