GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Indiana Wesleyan defeated Cornerstone, 85-51, at Mol Arena, fueled by a 34-point lead in the fourth quarter. The red and grey's 25 points off turnovers highlighted their commanding victory.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. | Cornerstone University
- Records: IWU: 3-2 | CU: 1-2
- NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #10 | CU - NR
FIRST QUARTER
- Cornerstone took an early 3–0 lead with an and-one layup at 9:18.
- IWU responded with a 10–3 run, highlighted by Kylie Bettinger's 3-pointer at 7:10.
- The red and grey extended their lead with a 7–0 stretch, capped by Tori Thompson's 3-pointer at 5:33.
- Indiana Wesleyan led 28–14 after the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER
- Indiana Wesleyan's defense limited CU to just one offensive rebound, creating multiple scoring opportunities and limiting Cornerstone's oppurtunities.
- Tori Thompson and Brea Garber sparked a 10-2 run with consecutive layups, extending their lead.
- Kylie Bettinger's 3-pointer at 3:11 widened the gap, followed by a series of successful layups from Ayla Krygier and Addi Hovey.
- The Wildcats took a commanding 50-23 lead into halftime.
THIRD QUARTER
- The red and grey capitalized on the Golden Eagles' turnovers, with Ellie Kelleher converting a steal into a layup at 6:11.
- The visitors extended their lead to 33 points at 5:56 following back-to-back free throws by Kelleher.
- Cornerstone struggled with possession, committing nine turnovers, while being outscored in the paint 8–2.
- Indiana Wesleyan held a 66–36 advantage at the end of the third quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER
- The Wildcats capitalized with early free throws by Ellie Kelleher, pushing the lead to 32 at 9:37.
- A 3-pointer from Koryn Greiwe at 3:59 extended the margin, with Indiana Wesleyan controlling possession.
- Chloey Graham's 3-pointer at 0:34 sealed the quarter, maintaining a substantial advantage.
- The red and grey finished the quarter ahead 85–51.
KEY WILDCATS
LOOKING AHEAD
- Indiana Wesleyan stays in Michigan to face Aquinas at 2:00 PM tomorrow.
- Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com
NEXT HOME GAME
- Indiana Wesleyan opens up Crossroads League Play at home on November 19th at 5:00 PM.
- Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com
- Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com
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