GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cornerstone's defense allowed a Mol Arena-low 13 points in the opening half as they opened a 51-13 lead in route to an 92-48 victory over Siena Heights. The win is the 26^th in a row at home as the Golden Eagles improve to 22-3 on the year and 14-1 in the WHAC. CU will head to Northwestern Ohio on Saturday for a 3 p.m. tip.
 
Game Flow
The Cornerstone defense ranks No. 2 in the country in Scoring and they buckled down in the opening twenty minutes as they led by 38 at the break. CU did not allow the visiting Saints to score for the first 5:47 and they had already put up 10 points themselves. SHU did not reach double digits until a three pointer went down with 1:15 on the clock with the Golden Eagles up 49-11.

The starters then came out hot in the second half and increased the margin to 47 points (69-22) with just over 14 minutes to play before they yielded to some of the reserves who saw significant playing time on Wednesday night. Lance Martin had 10 points as he led the bench scoring that put up 34 points including seven from Zach Baker and five each from Nick Dekkenga and Tyler Baker.
 
Say What?
 "Our defense really locked down and has come together nicely this season." – Head Coach Kim Elders
 
By the Numbers
17 – Game high points for both Michael Bradshaw and Kyle Steigenga
11/16 – Sam Vander Sluis ended with a double-double and in two games vs. SHU has 39 points and 34 rebounds
8/7/2 – Christian Rodriguez had a solid all-around game with points, assists and steals
56.3 – CU finished the night 36/64 from the field
30.2 – The Golden Eagle defense allowed only 19 made baskets including 5/24 from behind the arc
 
Up Next
Cornerstone concludes their 3-game home stand with three straight wins as they head into Saturday's game at UNOH with a 2-game lead in the latest WHAC standings after UM-Dearborn upset No. 5 Indiana Tech.
 
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