Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Volleyball defeated Rochester Christian three sets to one in their WHAC Quarterfinal matchup. Cornerstone dominated in the first two sets, but the third set was all Rochester Christian as they stole a set from the Golden Eagles. Cornerstone came out hot in set four as they took a commanding 25-10 win to secure the match win and advance to the semifinals.
Aubrey Johnson took control of the game totaling 20 kills and 18 digs while
Gabby VerBerkmoes recorded 10 kills including her 1,000th career kill. The Golden Eagles are back in action on Friday, November 13th as they host Defiance for a WHAC Tournament semifinal with the match set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Game Recap – #22 Cornerstone – 3 Rochester Christian – 1 (25-14, 25-17, 17-25, 25-10)
First Set: Cornerstone – 25 Rochester Christian – 14
- The match began with Cornerstone taking a 6-2 lead on two kills by Aubrey Johnson and a service ace from Gianna Warwick.
- Rochester Christian battled and was able to stay within one until a solo block by Josilyn Potter made it 11-9 in favor of CU.
- Cornerstone extended their lead as Josilyn Potter collected two kills and a service ace to put CU ahead 18-11.
- Two kills by Aubrey Johnson added to the Golden Eagles lead as they held a nine-point advantage.
- A pair of attack errors by the Warriors and another kill by Aubrey Johnson secured the set one win for Cornerstone 25-14.
Second Set: Cornerstone – 25 Rochester Christian – 17
- The second set started with RCU taking a 5-2 lead but two kills from Josilyn Potter and one from Gwyn VerBerkmoes tied the set at five.
- Cornerstone then went on a run backed by three-straight service aces by Josilyn Potter which gave CU a 13-7 lead.
- The Golden Eagles maintained their six-point lead as Gabby VerBerkmoes collected the 1,000th kill of her career.
- Kaelyn Sohre and Josilyn Potter recorded two more kills to put Cornerstone ahead 21-13 in set two.
- After a four-point run by the Warriors, Josilyn Potter ended set two with a kill as the Golden Eagles took set two 25-17.
Third Set: Cornerstone – 17 Rochester Christian – 25
- The third set saw the Warriors take a quick 7-1 lead forcing CU into taking a timeout.
- Kills by Gabby VerBerkmoes and Aubrey Johnson brought Cornerstone back in the fight, but Rochester Christian held their lead.
- Kaelyn Sohre collected back-to-back kills to bring the Golden Eagles within one.
- After three-straight points for RCU but kills by Gabby VerBerkmoes and Aubrey Johnson keep Cornerstone within three.
- Two service aces by the Warriors closed out set three as RCU took the set 25-17.
Fourth Set: Cornerstone – 25 Rochester Christian – 10
What's Next
The Golden Eagles are back in action on Friday, November 13th as they host Defiance for a WHAC Tournament semifinal with the match set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
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