Grand Rapids, Mich. – Men's Basketball took on the Knights of Marian University for the first time in program history inside of the Mol Arena. The Knights out-rebounded the Golden Eagles in the first half 19-7, but held just an eight-point lead over Cornerstone going into the locker room. The second half was a different story, as the Golden Eagles were able to grab 13 rebounds to the Knights' 19, but the difference maker was Cornerstone shooting 53.8% from the field in the second half. Levi Schultz led the way for the Golden Eagles with 29 points, including the game-winning layup, as Cornerstone took down the Knights 84-82.
Men's Basketball will turn around and host Huntington University inside of the Mol Arena at 3 p.m. on November 14th, barring a WHAC Quarterfinal win from Women's Volleyball tomorrow night that would push the Men's Basketball match to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 76 Marian – 87
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First Half
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The first half got underway with a dunk from Jackson Wiegerink, which tied the game up 2-2.
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The Knights made the first three pointer of the game, and Cornerstone responded with a good layup from Andy Mora. Marian led 5-4.
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The first two points of the game for Kayden Bird were from the stripe, as he made two free throws with just over 15 minutes to play in the first half. The game was tied 10-10.
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The teams traded points back-and-forth, as a layup by Levi Schultz fell which tied the game back up 18-18.
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A small seven-point run by the Knights got them ahead by seven 30-23 with under eight minutes to go.
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The good free throw from Levi Schultz brought Cornerstone back within one point of Marian 30-29.
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The eight-point run by the Knights helped grow the lead over Cornerstone before the silence was temporarily squelched by a Levi Schultz free throw. The Knights led 38-30 with about four and a half minutes to play.
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The final points of the half came from the charity stripe, as Myles Everingham made two free throws. The score going into the locker room was 50-42 in favor of the Knights.
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Second Half
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The first points of the second half came over a minute and a half into the period, as Levi Schultz dropped a three pointer which brought the deficit down to just five. Marian remained in control 50-45.
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The big man, Jackson Wiegerink, sank his own three pointer which brought Cornerstone with two of the Knights.
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Andy Mora made his free throws, which tied the game back up with 15 minutes to go 53-53.
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Cornerstone took the lead 69-67 after Levi Schultz put down his 23rd point of the contest.
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Myles Steffen made his third point of the night, which kept Cornerstone ahead by a small margin 72-71.
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Kayden Bird broke double digits with a three pointer that sent Cornerstone ahead 77-75.
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Levi Schultz made a highly contested game-winning layup, for his 29th point of the night. Cornerstone completed the hard-fought victory over Marian University 84-82.
By the Numbers
29/.800 – Levi Schultz led the way for the Golden Eagles with 29 points on the night as he went 12-15 from the field.
16/5-5 – Andy Mora was clutch from the free throw line, as he went 5-5 on the night with 16 points total against the Knights.
12 – Kayden Bird and Jackson Wiegerink both put up 12 points against the Knights in the close battle to the last second.
What's Next?
Men's Basketball will turn around and host Huntington University inside of the Mol Arena at 3 p.m. on November 14th, barring a WHAC Quarterfinal win from Women's Volleyball tomorrow night that would push the Men's Basketball match to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Men's Basketball Contact: Mason Young
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