Southfield, Mich. – Women's Volleyball headed across the state to take on the Blue Devils of Lawrence Tech for their third to last regular season match of the season. The first set saw a late surge of points for the Golden Eagles that widened the gap, as Cornerstone took set one 25-19. The second began close, before a six-point run by Cornerstone put them up early on. Another surge near the end of the second set, as five points in-a-row for CU, as they finished up the second set 25-18. Cornerstone continued their dominance in the final set, as the final kill by Gabby VerBerkmoes handed the away team the third set 25-20 over the Blue Devils. Cornerstone finished the away sweep 3-0 over Lawrence Tech.
The Golden Eagles will wrap up home conference play on the 31st of October versus Rochester Christian. The game will take place at 2 p.m. inside of the Mol Arena..
Game Recap – #21 Cornerstone – 3 Lawrence Tech – 0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-20)
First Set: Cornerstone – 25 Lawrence Tech – 19
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The Blue Devils began the match on top 2-0, before three points for Cornerstone saw the lead flip the opposite direction. Cornerstone led off a service ace by Josilyn Potter 3-2.
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The kill by Josilyn Potter kept Cornerstone in control over Lawrence Tech 10-6.
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The Blue Devils tied up the set 10-10, before a service error and a kill by Gabby Verberkmoes handed the lead back to Cornerstone 12-10.
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The set remained close, as Lawrence Tech jumped ahead 13-12, and Cornerstone responded by taking it back 14-13 thanks to a block by Gwyn VerBerkmoes and Gabby Verberkmoes.
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The 6-0 run by the Golden Eagles helped to define set one of action, as Josilyn Potter capped off the run of points with a kill of her own. Cornerstone led in set one 23-16.
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Two service errors by the home team handed the first set to Cornerstone 25-19.
Second Set: Cornerstone – 25 Lawrence Tech – 18
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The second set got going for Cornerstone with kills from Gwyn Verberkmoes and Josilyn Potter. CU led 2-0 over the Blue Devils.
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Olivia Endris got the service ace that Cornerstone needed to grow their lead to six-point 9-3.
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Another run of six for Cornerstone forced the Blue Devils into a timeout. The run was highlighted by two service aces by Payton Hutchinson.
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The Golden Eagles gave Lawrence Tech no air, as a 5-0 run for the Golden Eagles built the lead 23-12.
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Kaelyn Sohre knocked down the kill for Cornerstone, as the Golden Eagles won set two 25-18 over Lawrence Tech.
Third Set: Cornerstone – 25 Lawrence Tech – 20
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Gwyn VerBerkmoes knocked down the first kill for the Golden Eagles, as she tied up the set 2-2.
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An early 5-0 run for Cornerstone saw them take the lead by three points 10-7.
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Two attack errors in-a-row by the Blue Devils helped Cornerstone remain on top 14-10 in the third set.
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Josilyn Potter's kill gave Cornerstone a six-point lead 19-13.
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The Blue Devils tried to claw their way back into the third set, but three points from the Golden Eagles, capped off by a kill from Gabby VerBerkmoes gave the third set victory to CU 25-20. Cornerstone took the home match three sets to none over Lawrence Tech.
By The Numbers:
12/.429 – Gabby VerBerkmoes helped lead Cornerstone to victory, as she tallied 12 kills on the night, with a hitting percentage of .429 on 21 total attempts.
10/10 – 10 Kills and 10 digs for Aubrey Johnson, as she helped cover Cornerstone on both offense and defense.
33/1000 – With 33 total assists in the three set contest, Payton Hutchinson reached 1030 assists on the year as the junior setter helped lead Cornerstone to another win.
4 – Kaelyn Sohre put up four total blocks on the night, leading Cornerstone's defense at the net.
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles will wrap up home conference play on the 31st of October versus Rochester Christian. The game will take place at 2 p.m. inside of the Mol Arena.
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