Point Guard Cali Crawford Signs with Golden Eagles

Jul 16, 2004

A point guard is the quarterback of the team and Cali Crawford (Oakland Christian HS) will be the next quarterback for the Golden Eagles.  The Class D All State guard led her team to 3 conference championships and one District Championship.  …

Future Looks Bright with Signing of Amanda Pasma

May 10, 2004

Amanda Pasma signed a letter intent to play for the Cornerstone women's basketball team in mid-Novemeber. The 5'7 guard from Jenison High School averaged 13.6 ppg and 2.2 steals as a senior. The three time OK Red All-Conference performer has played for …

Jessica Weston Selected WHAC A.O. Duer Award Recipient

Mar 22, 2004

Jessica Weston (Rockford MI, Rockford HS) is the 2004 WHAC A.O. Duer Award recipient. The award is presented annually to a junior men's or women's student-athlete who has excelled academically as well as athletically. The student-athlete must have an overall …

Cathi Velzen Named 1st Team All-American

Mar 18, 2004

Cathi Velzen (Byron Center, Calvin Christian) a 5'8 junior guard was recently named 1st team All-American. She became only the 2nd player in Cornerstone women's basketball history to be named 1st Team All-American. Julie Vogelzang (Grandville, Calvin Christian) …

Women's Basketball Team Go Cold in Loss To Dakota Wesleyan

Mar 12, 2004

The Golden Eagles lost 55-82 to Dakota Wesleyan in the Second Round of the NAIA Tournament and finish the season with a 28-6 record. Dakota Wesleyan shot 51.7% (30-58) from the field and 50% (9-18) from the 3-point line compared to Cornerstone's 37.3% (22-59) …

Women's Basketball Team Defeats Daemen (NY) 82-69

Mar 11, 2004

The Golden Eagles took the lead early in the first half and never trailed as they went on to defeat Daemen College (NY) 82-69. Cathi Velzen led the Golden Eagles with 24 points and 4 rebounds. Maureen O'Malley made 5 of 8 from the 3-point line for 15 points …

Women's Game Will Be Webcast Live

Mar 10, 2004

The Women's Basketball game vs. Daemen (NY) will be webcast live via the internet from the NAIA web site. We will link the webcast on our web site when they put up the link on the NAIA web site. Just go to the Cornerstone Women's Basketball page and click …

Cornerstone Women's To Play Daemen (NY)

Mar 3, 2004

The Golden Eagle Women's Basketball Team is the 3rd Seed in their quarter of the bracket and will play Daemen (NY) in their first game of the 2004 NAIA National Tournament. Cornerstone will play at noon (CST) on Thursday, March 11th. Daemen won the Northern …

Women's Basketball Wraps up WHAC Tourney

Mar 2, 2004

The women's basketball team is headed back to Sioux City, Iowa by virtue of an automatic bid after they defeated Spring Arbor for the second time in 2 weeks by a score of 66-51. The win takes the Golden Eagles to 27-5 on the year and the tourney title is …

Allers Named WHAC Player of the Week

Mar 1, 2004

Freshman Stephanie Allers (Coopersville HS) is the WHAC women's basketball player of the week in the final award for 2004. Allers, a 6'0 forward from Marne, Michigan scored a career high 19 points and pulled in a career high 18 rebounds for a double-double …

Allers Leads Women's Team to WHAC final

Feb 28, 2004

Stephanie Allers came off the bench to spark the Golden Eagles to a 56-46 win over visiting Indiana Tech this afternoon to advance to the WHAC Championship game. Allers scored a game high 19 points and grabbed a career high 18 rebounds for the home team. …

Velzen Leads the Way as WHAC Awards are Announced

Feb 24, 2004

The WHAC released its all conference selections late Monday night and the women's team was represented very well. After winning the regular season championship and earning a first round bye in the WHAC tourney, these selections just add to the success that …

Women's Basketball Team Wins WHAC Regular Season

Feb 21, 2004

The Golden Eagles defeated Spring Arbor 60-55 to win the WHAC Regular Season and earned the #1 Seed for the WHAC Tournament. Cornerstone never trailed in the game from start to finish. Cornerstone held a 10 point (31-21) lead at the half. The Golden Eagles …

Women's Basketball Team Rallies To Defeat Aquinas

Feb 18, 2004

The Golden Eagles had a brief lead just 2:28 into the first half but Aquinas would take the lead at the 17:21 mark and never gave it back until 16:03 in the second half. There were two ties and five lead changes over the next 10 minutes of the game before …

Second Half Rally Lifts Women's Basketball to Victory

Feb 14, 2004

A slow and shaky first half did not keep the Golden Eagles down for long as they rallied in the second half to post another conference win by defeating the visiting Saints from Siena Heights 60-55. After trailing by as many as ten midway through the first …

Women's Basketball Wins Thriller at Madonna

Feb 11, 2004

The seventh lead change proved to be lucky for the Golden Eagles as they defeated Madonna 53-51 on a Kerry Chomic field goal with .01 second left in the game. Cornerstone built as much as a 10 point lead in the first half but Madonna erased that lead over …

Schmidt Breaks Single Game Assist Record Against UM-Dearborn

Feb 7, 2004

Mary Schmidt broke the Single Game Assists record by 1 dishing out 13 assists against UM-Dearborn. Schmidt broke Julie Webster's record of 12 Assists vs. Grace Bible in 1981. Five players (Amber Cleypool, Stephanie Allers, Maureen O'Malley, Cathi Velzen, …

Women's Basketball Downs Indiana Tech

Feb 4, 2004

The women's basketball team was coming off a tough loss to league leading Spring Arbor last Wednesday, and they showed that they still belong at the top with a convincing win over visiting Indiana Tech 78-63. The Golden Eagles improve to 20-5 on the year …

Women's Basketball Drops a Game Behind in Conference

Jan 28, 2004

Cornerstone came into tonight's game with the Cougars tied atop the WHAC conference, but Spring Arbor used great defense and great execution down the stretch to come away with a 56-53 victory. The loss drops the Lady Eagles to 19-5 on the year and 6-1 in …

Women's Basketball defeats Aquinas

Jan 24, 2004

The women's basketball team continues to get the job done in WHAC play as they defeated Aquinas College on their home court today 68-64. The game was closely contested from start to finish, but the Eagles were able to separate themselves late in the second …

Women's Basketball Erupts in 2nd Half to Defeat Siena Heights

Jan 21, 2004

Cornerstone went into the locker room with a 30-29 half-time lead but outscored the Saints 41-20 in the 2nd half to win 71-49. Katie Anderson and Cathi Velzen scored 11 and 10 points respectively in the second half. Maureen O'Malley led the Golden Eagles …

Women's Basketball Continues to Roll in Conference

Jan 17, 2004

The women's basketball team improved to 4-0 in conference play today as they defeated the visitors from Madonna 78-65. The Golden Eagles were led by a balanced scoring attack with 4 players putting up double digits. Maureen O'Malley led the attack with …

Women's Basketball Remains Undefeated in WHAC

Jan 10, 2004

The Golden Eagles prevailed (68-65) over Indiana Tech in a very closely contested game. There were nine ties and eight lead changes in the game. Cathi Velzen led the Golden Eagles with a double-double (16 points and 12 rebounds). Katie Anderson, Jessica …

Women's Basketball Team Defeats Concordia 85-40

Jan 7, 2004

Jessica Weston and Stephanie Allers scored 15 points each as the Golden Eagles rolled over Concordia 85-40. Cathi Velzen and Maureen O'Malley both scored in double figures for Cornerstone. The Golden Eagles shot 48.4% for the game and every player scored …

Women's Basketball Team Defeats #10 Berry College (GA)

Dec 30, 2003

Cathi Velzen scored 16 and Maureen O'Malley added 14 to help lead the Golden Eagles in an upset victory over #10 Berry College (GA) 60-51. This is the 3rd NAIA Division I team the Golden Eagles have defeated this season including Olivet Nazarene and Lindsey …

Women's Basketball Team Defeats Lindsey Wilson College

Dec 29, 2003

Maureen O'Malley scored 24 points in Cornerstone's 64-58 victory over Lindsey Wilson College at the Palm Beach Atlantic Tournament. O'Malley made 6 of 12 shots from behind the 3-point line for 18 of her 24 points. Katie Anderson and Cathi Velzen added 11 …

Women's Basketball Drops 62-69 Decision to Bethel

Dec 20, 2003

The Golden Eagles had their chances to put away #17 Bethel down the stretch but a couple turnovers and missed shots let Bethel take control of the game. Bethel made 8 straight foul shots over the last :53 seconds to seal the victory. Freshman Mary Schmidt …

Lady Eagles Improve to 12-2

Dec 13, 2003

The women's basketball team used an all-around effort today to defeat the visiting Trolls from Trinity Christian 69-58. The Lady Eagles improved to 12-2 on the year. After scoring the first 4 points of the game, the host team never looked back and increased …

Maureen O'Malley Named Player of the Week

Dec 9, 2003

Maureen O'Malley is the 3rd Golden Eagle women's basketball player to be named WHAC Player of the Week. Maureen, a senior from Allen Park, MI, scored 48 points with 11 rebounds in three Cornerstone victories. O'Malley was named MVP of the Cornerstone Classic …

Cornerstone Opens WHAC Play With 59-42 Victory at Concordia

Dec 9, 2003

The Golden Eagles opened WHAC play with a 59-42 victory over Concordia tonight. Jessica Weston lead the Cornerstone attach with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Cathi Velzen added 13 points and went over the 1000 point mark for her career. The Golden Eagles shot …

Golden Eagles Comeback To Win Cornerstone Classic

Dec 6, 2003

The Golden Eagle made a 10-0 run over the last 2:24 and tied the game on a Maureen O'Malley 3-Pointer with five seconds remaining in regulation. The Golden Eagles outscored the Blue Knights 6-4 in OT and claimed the Cornerstone Classic title. Maureen O'Malley …

Golden Eagles Advance To Championship Game

Dec 5, 2003

Maureen O'Malley was doubtful to play but got clearance just before game time and she hit for 20 points to lead the Golden Eagles to a 66-41 over Tri-State in the first game of the Cornerstone Classic. Cathi Velzen added 14 points and pulled down 7 rebounds …

Cornerstone Classic Set To Tip-Off Friday

Dec 4, 2003

Cornerstone will be hosting the Cornerstone Classic this Friday & Saturday, December 5th & 6th. IU-South Bend will play Urbana University (OH) at 5:00 p.m. and CU will play Tri-State (IN) at 7:00 p.m. The Consolation and Championship games will be played …

Golden Eagles Down Trinity International 58-47

Dec 2, 2003

Cathi Velzen scored 20 points and grabbed 6 rebound to lead the Golden Eagles to a 58-47 victory over the Trojans from Trinity International. Katie Anderson added 11 points with 8 rebounds for Cornerstone. Cornerstone built a 19 point lead in the first …

Carla Fles Earns 100th Win

Nov 29, 2003

Carla Fles earned her 100th win as a Golden Eagles coach Saturday as her Lady Eagles posted a 76-72 road win against Northwood University. After 2 consecutive losses, CU was determined to get back on the winning track and was led by a balanced scoring attack …

Coach Fles Wins 100th Game

Nov 29, 2003

Coach Carla Fles won her 100th game on Saturday night at Northwood. Coach Fles has guided the Golden Eagles Women's Basketball team to a 100-44 record over the past five seasons.

Taylor Upends Women's Basketball

Nov 25, 2003

The Lady Eagles made the long trip down to Taylor University on Tuesday night looking to get back on the winning track, but were unable to stop the hot Trojans and were handed their second loss of the season 77-64. The teams played each other evenly in …

Women's Basketball Dominates Calumet

Nov 21, 2003

Traveling to Saginaw Valley State for the Farm Bureau Classic did not stop the Lady Eagles winning ways as they soundly defeated Calumet College of St. Joseph's 116-37. The win takes the team to 5-0 on the year as Coach Carla Fles earned her 99th career …

Bench Sparks Women's Basketball over St. Francis

Nov 19, 2003

The Lady Eagles continued their winning ways on Wednesday night with a big win against #25 ranked St. Francis (IN). The two teams put on an offensive display, but the Golden Eagles used tough defense down the stretch to gain a 83-72 victory. Maureen O’Malley …

Velzen Named Player of the Week

Nov 17, 2003

Junior Guard, Cathi Velzen is the WHAC player of the week following a 41 points, 8 rebound, nine assist week. Velzen a native of Byron Center, Michigan scored 20 points in a victory over Olivet Nazarene, then scored 21 points and added four assists, leading …

Cornerstone Defeats Cardinal Stritch 71-55

Nov 15, 2003

Cathi Velzen scored 21 points on 7 of 15 shooting including 3 of 4 from behind the arc to lead the Golden Eagles to a 71-55 victory over #11 Cardinal Stritch. Jessica Weston, Mindy Rader, and Maureen O'Malley all scored in double figures for Cornerstone. …

Golden Eagles Defeat Olivet Nazarene 73-72

Nov 11, 2003

Maureen O'Malley and Cathi Velzen scored 20 points each to lead Cornerstone to a 73-72 victory over Olivet Nazarene. O'Malley scored 18 of her 20 from behind the arc while Velzen scored 12 of her 20 from the Free Throw line. Kerry Chomic led the Golden …

Women's Basketball Improves to 2-0

Nov 8, 2003

The women's basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 74-68 win at Goshen College on Saturday. Trailing by 4 points at the half outscored the Maple Leafs 41-31 in the second. Jessica Weston and Mindy Rader led the team with 16 points apiece followed by Cathi …

Women's Basketball Opens Season with Win

Nov 5, 2003

The women's basketball team opened up the 2003-2004 campaign with a big win against cross-town rival Davenport University. The game started out exactly the way the Eagles planned as they jumped out to an early 10-3 lead just five minutes into the game. …