Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Basketball defeated Holy Cross College in a tight and physical battle. After trailing going into halftime, the Golden Eagles mounted a comeback led by
Julie Ashbaugh's double-double performance with 21 points and 18 rebounds.
Laura Innerebner came up clutch in big moments late in the game ending with 18 points and nine rebounds. Cornerstone Women's Basketball is back in action on Tuesday November 10th as they travel to Kokomo, Indiana to face the Cougars with tip off set for 6 p.m.
Game Highlights – Cornerstone – 70 Holy Cross– 65
- First Quarter
- The game started with a heavy back-and-forth battle as free throws from Abby Hall and Julie Ashbaugh put Cornerstone ahead 7-6.
- Holy Cross took the lead from CU but two free throws from Jaedyn Rodammer and a layup by Lily Gortmaker saw Cornerstone retake the lead.
- Julie Ashbaugh converted on a three-point play late in the quarter to give the Golden Eagles a three-point lead.
- The Saints added a layup in the closing seconds to trail CU by one going into the second quarter.
- Second Quarter
- The second quarter began with a three by Jaedyn Rodammer as Cornerstone looked to grow their lead.
- Julie Asbaugh got another layup to fall but the Saints sunk two free throws to get back within one.
- Holy Cross hit a three with seven minutes left in the quarter to take a 22-20 lead.
- The Golden Eagles were able to tie the game up at 22 with a jumper from Julie Ashbaugh, but Holy Cross went on a run to take a 31-22 lead into halftime.
- Third Quarter
- The third quarter began with back-to-back threes from Abby Hall and Maddie Gruppen as Cornerstone went to work to cut into the Saints lead.
- Abby Hall then sank two free throws to put Cornerstone within one.
- The Golden Eagles took the lead on a layup by Julie Ashbaugh, but Holy Cross responded immediately to retake their one-point lead.
- With 5:34 left in the quarter, Abby Hall drained another three to put CU ahead by three.
- The Saints followed up with a three of their own and a layup to take a four-point lead.
- Kaleigh Swiger hit two free throws with 54 seconds remaining which gave Cornerstone a one-point advantage.
- Julie Ashbaugh closed out the quarter with a layup as the Golden Eagles took a three-point advantage into the fourth quarter.
- Fourth Quarter
- Cornerstone grew their lead with layups from Laura Innerebner and Julie Ashbaugh as Cornerstone led 51-43.
- Holy Cross worked their way back within five but another layup from Laura Innerebner made it a seven-point lead for CU.
- The Saints converted on a three-point play with three minutes left to move within one of the Golden Eagles.
- After the Saints regained the lead, Julie Ashbaugh finished a layup followed by two free throws from Laura Innerebner saw CU take a one-point lead.
- The Saints got into foul trouble late leading to four free throws by Laura Innerebner and another two by Julie Ashbaugh which put Cornerstone ahead 67-60.
- Eliana Grubbs sealed the game with two free throws in the final second as the Golden Eagles defeated Holy Cross 70-65.
By the Numbers
21/18 –
Julie Ashbaugh scored 21 points while also tallying 18 rebounds.
18/9 –
Laura Innerebner dropped 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
What's Next?
Cornerstone Women's Basketball is back in action on Tuesday November 10th as they travel to Kokomo, Indiana to face the Cougars with tip off set for 6 p.m.
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