Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Volleyball headed across town to take on #11 Aquinas College in the final matchup of the WHAC regular season. The first set saw Cornerstone take control early, as they led the set by nine points midway through it. Aubrey Johnson's kill took set one for Cornerstone 25-17. Cornerstone kept it going in set two, as the Saints struggled to get their attacks under control. The Golden Eagles capped off set two 25-18 over Aquinas, as they threatened the home sweep of the #11 team in the country. The third set saw a tighter back-and-forth battle, but the errors did not stop coming for the Saints. Aquinas hit for .220 in the third set, as Cornerstone wrapped up the regular season with a 3-0 sweep of Aquinas thanks to a final set win of 25-19.
The Golden Eagles look ahead to the final results of the regular season, as the WHAC Regular Season title hangs in the balance between Aquinas and Cornerstone. This will determine the seeding as the postseason gets underway on the 11th of November.
Game Recap – #22 Cornerstone – 3 #11 Aquinas – 0 (23-17, 25-18, 25-19)
First Set: Cornerstone – 25 Aquinas – 17
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Set one got underway in the Sturrus Center, as Aubrey Johnson opened up the scoring with a kill. Cornerstone took the lead initially 1-0.
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Two kills for the Saints saw Aquinas retake the lead early in set one 4-2.
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The Golden Eagles bounced back with three points in-a-row, as the Saints took their first timeout of the night. Cornerstone led 11-7.
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Gianna Warwick's service ace capped off another 3-0 run for the Golden Eagles, as they led the home team 19-10 in the first set.
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Gwyn VerBerkmoes put the kill down as Cornerstone remained in control of the set 21-12.
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The Saint began to crawl their way back into the set, but it was too late as Aubrey Johnson tied set one with a bow as her attack found the floor. Cornerstone took set one 25-17 over the Saints.
Second Set: Cornerstone – 25 Aquinas – 18
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The beginning of the second set saw Aquinas take an early lead 3-0 over Cornerstone. The Golden Eagles' first point came off of an Aquinas attack error.
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Two blocks in-a-row moved a bit of momentum towards the away side, as Josilyn Potter and Kaelyn Sohre put up the first wall, and followed it up with another double block by Josilyn Potter and Gabby VerBerkmoes. The set was tied 5-5.
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The kill by Gabby VerBerkmoes through a busy net gave Cornerstone a narrow lead 8-6.
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Another definitive run by Cornerstone of three points gave them a six-point lead in set two 15-9 after another Saint attack error.
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Another kill by Aubrey Johnson put the Golden Eagles within six points of taking set two over the Saints, as the score reached 19-11 in favor of the away side.
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Aquinas found another grove as they brought the set back within four points. Cornerstone led 22-18 and took their final timeout of the set.
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Two attack errors by the Saints saw Cornerstone take the second set 25-18.
Third Set: Cornerstone – 25 Aquinas – 19
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Payton Hutchinson got it going in the third set with a service ace, as Cornerstone took the lead 1-0 to begin the set.
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Two service aces in-a-row by Aubrey Johnson saw Cornerstone to a two-point lead early on 4-2.
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Two blocking plays, one from Gabby VerBerkmoes and Gwyn VerBerkmoes, and one from Josilyn Potter and Kaeyln Sohre kept Cornerstone on top 6-3.
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Two service errors by the Saints handed Cornerstone their next two points in the third set, as the Golden Eagles narrowly led Aquinas 9-8.
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Payton Hutchinson and Gabby VerBerkmoes got up for the block, as Cornerstone tied the set back up 16-16.
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Gabby VerBerkmoes got the kill, and Gwyn VerBerkmoes followed it up with a service ace, as Cornerstone leapt ahead 19-16 late in the third set.
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Josilyn Potter knocked down a kill, as Cornerstone inched closer to the upset sweep 23-18 over the Saints.
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Aubrey Johnson sealed the regular season finale upset over the Saints with a kill, as Cornerstone took set three 25-19 over #11 Aquinas College.
By The Numbers:
12/2 – In the three set contest versus the Saints, Aubrey Johnson led the way for Cornerstone on the attack with 12 kills and two service aces.
7/.636/4 – Gabby VerBerkmoes tallied 7 kills with a .636 attacking percentage. She rounded out her performance with four total blocks in the win.
3 – Olivia Endris put together three service aces, with key moments in the tight match.
15 – Gianna Warwick led both teams in total digs with 15 on the night.
What's Next?
The Golden Eagles look ahead to the final results of the regular season, as the WHAC Regular Season title hangs in the balance between Aquinas and Cornerstone. This will determine the seeding as the postseason gets underway on the 11th of November.
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