GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.  – Senior point guard Christian Rodriguez achieved a major milestone on Wednesday night, becoming the second Golden Eagle in program history to surpass 500 career assists, recording eight in an 85-67 win vs. Lourdes. Cornerstone shot above 50% from the field for the third consecutive game as they remain hot and are now 10-4, 7-2 WHAC on the year. The team will look to extend their win streak to four vs. Aquinas at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 20. 

What you need to know? 

• After the two teams traded buckets, Cornerstone got out to a five-point lead on a Cory Ainsworth layup and Christian Rodriguez three pointer to make it 12-7. 
• A three by Lourdes Little Anderson gave them the lead back with 12:18 to play in the first half, 17-16. 
• Cornerstone responded with a 7-0 run, highlighted by a pair of Cory Ainsworth layups to make it 25-19. 
• Lourdes responded with a 10-0 run, highlighted by a Clif Snow three to regain the edge, 31-28. 
• A late three from Tyler Baker and a jumper from Christian Rodriguez gave the Golden Eagles the 39-35 advantage at the half. 
• CU began the second half on a 5-0 run that saw a Cory Ainsworth and one to go up 44-35. 
• After a Lourdes technical foul, Cornerstone took command and rattled off a 11-1 run to blow the lead up to 21 at 72-51. Carter Nyp hit a pair of threes in the run for his first points of the game. 
• Lourdes hit a three to cut it to 18, but Carter Nyp responded again with his third three-pointer to score nine straight points for the Golden Eagles. 
• Lourdes was able to cut it back to as low as 16, but Cornerstone would not let it get any closer, earning the 85-67 victory for their third straight. 

 
 

THERE IT IS! Christian Rodriguez (@Assist_K1ng) achieves 500 career assists to become the second @CornerstoneU player to ever achieve the mark! @NAIA @WHACAthletics @NAIAHoopsReport @smcollegehoops @FOX17Zach @jackdoles @JamalSpencerTV @lenny_padilla @MLiveSports @FOX17Blitz pic.twitter.com/p2xMb8ucg1

— Cornerstone Basketball (@CornerstoneMBB) February 18, 2021

By the Numbers 
53.8% - Cornerstone shot 53.8% from the field, making it three straight games over 50%. 
5 – Five different Golden Eagles scored in double figures with Kyle Hayes leading the way at 15. 
8/6 – Christian Rodriguez recorded eight assists to lead the team while Riley Costen tallied six which ties a season high. 
7 – Riley Costen held Lourdes leading scorer to seven points on the night. 
9 – Gabe Meriwether led the team with nine rebounds. 
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone remains at home this Saturday to host rival Aquinas at 3 p.m.  
 
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