Golden Eagles Will Open Season In California

Jun 27, 2005

The women's volleyball team is looking to replicate their outstanding 2004 season. They will find out right away how they stack up against some of the nations best NAIA volleyball programs when they travel to California for an early season test. They will …

Shannon Burmaster Named First Team All-American

Dec 9, 2004

Shannon Burmaster was named AVCA NAIA First-Team All-American. Burmasterfinished the season with 915 kills, for a 5.48 kills per game average (both all time season records), with a .310 hitting percentage. She also had 990 digs or 6.17 digs per game and served up 75 aces (2nd all time season record, behind Elissa Grochowalski with 76) on 823 attempts for a .45 ace percentage per game average. She finishes her 3 year career at Cornerstone (after transferring from UC Riverside) with the all-time career record …

Golden Eagles Honored Nationally

Dec 6, 2004

The Volleyball season came to an end last Friday but the honors continue to roll in for individuals within the program.  Karen Anderson and Allison Park were named All-American Scholar Athletes by the NAIA.  Shannon Burmaster was named to the …

Golden Eagles Record Setting Season Ends With 3-1 Loss To Dordt

Dec 3, 2004

The Golden Eagles first trip to the NAIA National Volleyball Tournament ended today with a 3-1 (30-15, 30-28, 25-30, 30-19) loss to Dordt (IA).  Cornerstone finishes pool play with a 1-3 record.  Shannon Burmaster had 24 Kills and Holly Punches …

Golden Eagles Drop Match To Georgetown (KY)

Dec 3, 2004

The Golden Eagles dropped a crucial match to Georgetown (KY) tonight by a score of 3-0 (30-27, 30-19, 30-24).  Cornerstone moves to 1-2 in pool play with one game remaining against Dordt at 11:15 a.m. PST on Friday, December 3rd.  Shannon Burmaster …

Golden Eagles Bounce Back Against Host Point Loma With 3-0 Win

Dec 2, 2004

The Golden Eagles got back in the thick of things with a convincing 3-0 victory over host Point Loma this morning.  Point Loma could have been feeling the effects of playing their third match in the last 24 hours.  Shannon Burmaster led Cornerstone …

Cornerstone Drops NAIA Opener 3-2 To Texas Wesleyan

Dec 1, 2004

The Golden Eagles dropped their first match at the NAIA National Tournament by a score of 3-2 (30-25, 30-22, 18-30, 27-30, 15-12)  to Texas Wesleyan today.  Shannon Burmaster led the Golden Eagle attack with 24 Kills.  Holly Punches …

Golden Eagles Seeded Fifth In NAIA National Tournament

Nov 22, 2004

Cornerstone received the fifth seed for the NAIA National Championships to be held in San Diego beginning Wednesday, December 1st.  The Golden Eagles will open play against Texas Wesleyan at 1:30 p.m. PST on December 1st.  Cornerstone will take …

Golden Eagles Defeat Madonna 3-1 To Claim Region VIII Crown

Nov 20, 2004

It's been a long road for the Golden Eagle Volleyball Team but they have finally punched their ticket to NAIA Nationals.  Cornerstone defeated rival Madonna in the Great Lakes Regional 3-1 (30-27, 32-30, 27-30, 30-26) to advance to the NAIA National Tournament in San Diego beginning December 1st.  Region Player of the Year Shannon Burmaster recorded 23 Kills and had 43 Digs to lead the Golden Eagles to victory.  Allison Park and Emily Hollemans had 9 Blocks each.  Jennafer Klug served …

Cornerstone Defeats Indiana Wesleyan 3-0 To Advance To Regional Final

Nov 20, 2004

The Golden Eagles defeated Indiana Wesleyan 3-0 (30-20, 30-21, 30-28) to advance to the Region VIII Championship at Indiana Wesleyan.  Amanda Rizor led the Golden Eagle attack with 15 Kills.  Holly Punches had 34 Assists.  Emily Hollemans had 4 Blocks and Julie Brusie had 15 Digs in the match.  Cornerstone will face old foe Madonna for the Championship. Madonna defeated Taylor 3-0 in the other Semi-Final match.  The two teams have split the previous four meetings 2-2.  …

Cornerstone Defeats Bethel 3-0 To Advance To Region Semi-Final

Nov 19, 2004

The Golden Eagles defeated the Pilots of Bethel College by a score of 3-0 to advance to the Region VIII Semi-Final.  Shannon Burmaster led the Golden Eagles with 20 Kills.  Emily Hollemans had 7 Blocks and Julie Brusie had 21 Digs.  Holly Punches …

Burmaster Named WHAC Player of the Year

Nov 15, 2004

Shannon Burmaster was name WHAC Player of the Year by the WHAC Coaches.  Burmaster led the Golden Eagles with 5.5 Kills per game this season.  Shannon was voted WHAC Player of the Week five times, Region Player of the Week three times, and National Player of the Week once this season.  Burmaster also recorded 6.0 Digs per game and led the Golden Eagles with 65 Service Aces during the 2004 campaign. 

Brusie Named Libero of the Week

Nov 15, 2004

Julie Brusie was named WHAC Libero of the Year by the WHAC Coaches.  Julie was voted WHAC Libero of the Week every week except once during the season and was Regional Libero of the Week most of the weeks as well.  Julie led the team in digs with 869 Digs (6.21 Digs per game) this season.  Brusie also recorded 44 Service Aces.

Burmaster Named WHAC Coach of the Year

Nov 15, 2004

Steve Burmaster was name WHAC Coach of the Year by the WHAC Coaches.  Burmaster led the Golden Eagles to a share of the WHAC regular season title along with Madonna.  Coach Burmaster has guided the Golden Eagles to their best season ever with a 44-3 record.  He has won 83.6% (118 of 141)  of his games since arriving at Cornerstone in 2002.  His 2004 team is currently ranked 5th in the NAIA and they got as high as 4th earlier this season.  The Golden Eagles are in great position …

Volleyball Team Loses 3-1 To Madonna In WHAC Final

Nov 13, 2004

Madonna claimed the WHAC Tournament Championship today by defeating Cornerstone 3-1 (30-21, 25-30, 30-26, 30-20) today.  Shannon Burmaster led the Golden Eagles with 16 Kills.  Holly Punches had 42 Assists for the Golden Eagles.  Madonna claims …

Showdown is set for WHAC Tournament Finals

Nov 12, 2004

The women's volleyball team advanced to the finals of the WHAC tournament after defeating UM Dearborn 3-1 on Friday night.  The stage is set for another showdown vs. #8 Madonna.  The Crusaders defeated Aquinas College in the semi-finals.  …

Brusie Named National Libero of the Week

Nov 10, 2004

 Julie Brusie, a 5-foot-5-inch sophomore libero from West Branch, MI was named NAIA National Libero of the Week.  Brusie helped Cornerstone to a 3-0 week, improving Cornerstone's record to 43-2 on the season. Brusie recorded 7.00 digs per game and a .956 pass percentage for the Golden Eagles. She also recorded a .973 serve percentage through three games.

Volleyball Team Crusies to Two Victories to End Season 43-2

Nov 6, 2004

The women's volleyball team finished off a memorable regular season Saturday night with a pair of wins against Aquinas College and Spring Arbor University.  In the first game versus the Saints, the Golden Eagles dropped the first game but managed to …

Team Sets Season Win Record at Concordia

Nov 3, 2004

The Cornerstone women's volleyball team set another standard last night after defeating Concordia University 3-0 (30-14, 30-15, 30-13).  The win improves their overall record to 41-2 which passes the old mark of 40 wins set in 1999.  The Golden Eagles uses a balanced attack to preserve the victory as Shannon Burmaster led the team with 19 kills and Holly Punches dished out 34 assists.  The defense played a huge part in shutting down the Cardinals as Karen Anderson, Emily Hollemans and Punches …

Balanced Attack Leads Golden Eagles to Dominating Victory

Oct 30, 2004

The women's volleyball team keeps chugging along after a dominating performance over visiting University of Michigan Dearborn.  The home team used a fast start to take match in 3 games (30-11, 30-11, 30-22).  Shannon Burmaster once again led the …

CU Climbs to #5 and Defeats Siena Heights

Oct 26, 2004

The Volleyball team moved up in the NAIA polls to #5 after an impressive 5-0 record last week which included a 3-1 win over now #9 Madonna.  Tonight the Golden Eagles improved their record to 39-2 and 6-1 in the WHAC with a 3-0 win over the …

No Let-Down, Volleyball wins Big Guns Tournament

Oct 23, 2004

The Golden Eagles didn't have a let-down after their big win over Madonna last Tuesday.  Cornerstone won the Big Guns Tournament at St. Francis IL this past weekend and dropped only one game in 4 matches.  Cornerstone had to defeat #25 Iowa …

#9 Cornerstone Defeats #3 Madonna in WHAC Thriller

Oct 19, 2004

The stage was set at the Bernice Hansen Center for a showdown of two NAIA Top 10 Teams tonight as the #9 Cornerstone University Golden Eagles hosted the 3rd ranked Madonna Crusaders.  Cornerstone entered with a 33-2 record and Madonna with a 28-1 …

Park and Burmaster Name WHAC Setter/Player of the Week

Oct 18, 2004

Allison Park  (pictured left) is the WHAC setter of the week for the first time in 2004 after earning the award four times a year ago.  The Grandville, Michigan native filled in for the injured Holly Punches and delivered 175 assists in five victories for the Golden Eagles.  Park also contributed 12 kills and six aces on the week to go with 59 digs.Shannon Burmaster is the WHAC Volleyball Player of the week for the second straight time after leading the Golden Eagles to the Grand View Tournament …

Golden Eagles Spike Competition Win Grandview Tournament

Oct 16, 2004

The women's volleyball team won their 6th tournament of the season defeating William Penn (IA), Faith Baptist (IA), Grandview (IA) and Robert Morris (IL).  The Golden Eagles were challenged as they had to adjust and play without setter Holly Punches, …

Golden Eagles Down Concordia With Balanced Attack

Oct 12, 2004

Everyone got to play tonight as the Golden Eagles used a balanced attack to down visiting Concordia University in 3 games (30-14, 30-14, 30-15).  The win takes the NAIA #8 team to 29-2 overall and 4-1 in the WHAC.  Karen Anderson …

Volleyball Team Dominates Golden Eagle Invitational

Oct 9, 2004

The CU women's volleball team continued to roll this season as they soundly defeated 4 other teams to wrap up the Golden Eagle Invitational Title.  After cruising to two victories Friday, CU came out hot again this morning by defeating Trinity International …

Cornerstone Defeats Grace and Judson - Burmaster Wins 100th Game

Oct 9, 2004

Cornerstone defeated Grace 3-0 (30-17, 30-14, 30-18) and Judson 3-0 (30-16, 30-16, 30-10) to go 2-0 in the Golden Eagles Inviational.  Coach Steve Burmaster collected his 100th win at Cornerstone in the Judson game.  Cornerstone will take on Trinity …

Volleyball Continues to Roll, Defeats UM Dearborn 3-0

Oct 6, 2004

The women's volleyball team ranked #8 in this week's NAIA polls defeated UM Dearborn 3 games to 0 at Dearborn on Tuesday evening.  The Golden Eagles swept through the match defeating the Wolves 30-14, 30-16, 30-17.  Shannon Burmaster led the charge …

Golden Eagles Bounce Back Defeat Siena 3-0

Oct 2, 2004

    The women's volleyball team got back on the winning track defeating WHAC foe Siena Heights 3-0.  The Golden Eagles were challenged in the first game but won 30-23.  Game 2 CU dominated taking it 30-11 and the third game was …

Shannon Burmaster Named NAIA National Player of the Week

Sep 29, 2004

Shannon Burmaster of Cornerstone University (Mich.) has been named the NAIA Volleyball Player of the Week, Annie Jankowski of the College of St. Mary (Neb.) has been named the NAIA Setter of the Week, and Kari Sparks of the University of Virginia's College …

Madonna Breaks CU's 9 game Win Streak

Sep 28, 2004

In a clash between two of the countries top NAIA volleyball programs Tuesday night the #7 Madonna Crusaders (20-1) drew first blood in continuing their quest for an eighth straight conference championship by defeating the #4 Golden Eagles (22-2) in 3 …

Golden Eagles Sweep WHAC Honors

Sep 27, 2004

Shannon Burmaster, Holly Punches, and Julie Brusie were named WHAC Player of the Week, Setter of the Week, and Libero of the Week respectively.  Burmaster posted 81 Kills on the week  (23 vs. Olivet Nazarene, 24 vs. Indiana Southeast, 15 vs. Savannah …

Golden Eagles Win Best of the Best Tournament

Sep 25, 2004

The Golden Eagles went 4-0 to win the Best of the Best Tournament held at University of St. Francis (IN).  Cornerstone defeated Olivet Nazarene (IL) 3-0 (30-28, 30-16, 33-31) in the first match on Friday.  Shannon Burmaster was the kill and dig …

Golden Eagles Open WHAC Play With A 3-0 Victory Over Aquinas

Sep 21, 2004

The Golden Eagles opened their WHAC schedule on the road at cross town rival Aquinas and came away with a 3-0 (30-8, 30-21, 30-17) victory.  Cornerstone improves to 18-1 overall and 1-0 in the WHAC.  Senior Shannon Burmaster led the Cornerstone …

Burmaster, Punches and Brusie Earn POW Honors

Sep 21, 2004

 After posting another undefeated record for the week, the women's volleyball team is starting to rack up the awards from the WHAC and Region VIII.  Shannon Burmaster, Holly Punches and Julie Brusie all were honored this week as WHAC Player, Setter …

#4 Golden Eagles Win Indiana Wesleyan Tournament

Sep 18, 2004

The #4 Golden Eagles won their second tournament of the season and improved their record to 17-1 overall after winning the Indiana Wesleyan Tournament.  On Friday Cornerstone defeated Rio Grande 3-0 (30-13, 30-17, 30-12) and Olivet Nazarene 3-0 (30-25, …

For 2nd Consecutive week Brusie Named Libero of Week

Sep 13, 2004

Cornerstone's Julie Brusie is the WHAC Libero of the week for the second straight time following a four match, 83 dig performance.  Brusie recorded her best defensive game of the week in the Golden Eagles' loss to #3 Dordt by recording 23 digs.

#5 Golden Eagles Drop First Match of Season

Sep 11, 2004

The Golden Eagles (13-1) dropped their first match of the season after winning their first three matches at the St. Ambrose Tournament this weekend.  In Saturday's action Cornerstone defeated Peru St. 30-13, 30-20, 30-21.  Karen Anderson and Shannon …

Volleyball Wins Two On First Day Of St. Ambrose Tournament

Sep 11, 2004

The Golden Eagles opened the St. Ambrose (IA) Volleyball Tournament with a 3-0 (30-22, 30-19, 30-18) victory over Dana College (NE).  Karen Anderson led the attack with 12 of Cornerstone's 43 Kills in the match.  Holly Punches had 42 Assists and …

Volleyball Ranked 5th in NAIA

Sep 8, 2004

The undefeated women's volleyball can now boast a #5 NAIA ranking, the highest in school history.  Ranked 15th in the pre-season polls the Golden Eagles "seized the moment" and defeated #3 Madonna at the U of M Dearborn "Early Bird" Tournament in 5 games.  …

Julie Brusie Named Libero of the Week

Sep 7, 2004

Sophomore Julie Brusie is the inaugural WHAC Libero-of-the-Week following a four game performance that saw her post 80 digs, a 6.15 dig per game average to go with five aces in four victories for the Golden Eagles.  Cornerstone remained undefeated on …

Cornerstone Remains Undefeated

Sep 4, 2004

The women's volleyball team continued to roll this weekend as they hosted the Cornerstone Classic.  The tournament which featured 12 teams from around the country was won by Walsh University (OH).  Walsh, Cornerstone and Hastings College all went …

Cornerstone Classic Tournament Schedule

Aug 30, 2004

CORNERSTONE UINIVERSITY, Grand Rapids, MI Cornerstone Classic Volleyball Tournament September 3rd and 4th September 3rd , Friday 2:00 p.m.           Court 1 Cardinal Stritch (WI) vs. Hastings University (NE) …

Volleyball defeats #3 Madonna, Wins Invitational

Aug 28, 2004

The #15 women's volleyball team (5-0 overall) got a big confidence boost early this season when they defeated #3 Madonna in the semi-finals of the "Early Bird" Invitational at UM Dearborn.  The Golden Eagles defeated the Crusaders 3-2 (30-23, 17-30, …

Cornerstone Wins 3-0 Over Rochester To Open 2004 Season

Aug 24, 2004

Cornerstone traveled to Rochester to open the 2004 Season and they defeated Rochester College 3-0 (30-14, 30-11, and 30-6).  Senior All-American Shannon Burmaster led the Golden Eagles with 11 Kills and 21 Digs.  Karen Anderson had 7 Blocks and …

Volleyball Team Returns from Mission Trip to Costa Rica

Aug 20, 2004

The women's volleyball team had lots of opportunities for ministry and personal spiritual growth through the wide variety of activities that were set up with SCORE Ministries in Costa Rica.  They were able to spend some time at a children's orphanage …

Women's Volleyball Garners #15 Pre-Season Ranking

Aug 18, 2004

 A dissapointing ending to the 2003 volleyball season did not keep Coach Steve Burmaster and his players down for long as his Golden Eagles are poised to make a run towards the National Tournament.  After being selected to finish …