End of the Year Awards Given at Banquet

Apr 29, 2007

The annual end of the year banquet was held at the Gainey Conference Center held at Cornerstone University. The team finished another outstanding season with an overall record of 39-9 and a 2nd place finish in the WHAC. For the 2006 season Shari Van Engen …

VanEngen, Brusie Named Honorable Mention All-Americans

Dec 5, 2006

The end of the season came a little earlier than hoped for the Cornerstone women's volleyball team, but after finishing with an impressive 39-9 record, the awards were expected to come and they did this past weekend as the NAIA wrapped up its season in Columbia, …

Madonna Defeats Cornerstone to Advance to National Tournament

Nov 18, 2006

The Crusaders advance to the NAIA National Tournament defeating the Golden Eagles 3-0 in the Region VIII tournament held at Indiana Wesleyan. Madonna won 30-25, 30-25, and 30-21 to end the Golden Eagles season. Cornerstone finishes with an outstanding 39-9 …

Golden Eagles Going To The Region VIII Final

Nov 18, 2006

Cornerstone will be returning to the Regional Final again after defeating host Indiana Wesleyan 3-1 (30-21, 30-28, 24-30, 30-26). Freshman Jessica Sedley had a big day with 17 Kills in the match. Marcie Blacquiere had 54 Assists in the match. Julie Brusie had 20 Digs and Emily Hollemans had 7 Blocks. The Golden Eagles will advance to the Region VIII Final to play Madonna. Madonna defeated Indiana Tech 3-1 in the other Semi-Final. The Final game will be played at 5:00 p.m.

Golden Eagles Advance To Region Semi-Final

Nov 17, 2006

The Golden Eagles advanced to the Region VIII Semi-Final tonight with a 3-0 (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) victory over Marian (IN). Shari Van Engen led the Golden Eagles with 14 Kills in the match. Marcie Blacquiere had 35 Assists for the Golden Eagles. Julie Brusie led Cornerstone with 26 Digs and had 1 Service Ace. Emily Hollemans had 10 Blocks. Cornerstone will advance to play host Indiana Wesleyan at noon tomorrow. Madonna will face Indiana Tech in the other Semi-Final game. The Championship game will be played …

Brusie Named Libero of the Year for 3rd Consecutive Year

Nov 13, 2006

(Livonia, Mich.) After the conclusion of the WHAC Women's Volleyball Championships this past Saturday, the CU team was honored for another great year. Julie Brusie earned Libero of the Year for the 3rd consecutive year and was joined on the All-WHAC 1st Team by fellow seniors Shari VanEngen and Emily Hollemans while Freshman Marci Blacquiere and Holly Cousins earned 2nd Team All-WHAC. Brusie was also honored with the Champions of Character Award for CU which is given out to one player from each school.Two …

Cornerstone Falls To Madonna In WHAC Final

Nov 11, 2006

The Golden Eagles found themselves in a familiar place as they face Madonna in the WHAC Final again today. Cornerstone had lost 3-0 to Madonna in both of the regular season games this season. The Golden Eagles lost 3-1 (30-26, 30-19, 28-30, 30-18) to them today in the final. Freshman Holly Cousins led the Golden Eagles attach with 16 Kills. Marcie Blacquiere had 41 Assists and 17 Digs. Jule Brusie recorded 29 Digs in the match. The Golden Eagles will advance to the NAIA Region VIII Tournament to be played …

Golden Eagles Advance To WHAC Final

Nov 10, 2006

(Livonia, Mich.) The Golden Eagles used a balanced attack to defeat Indiana Tech 3-1 and advance to the WHAC Championship match tomorrow. Senior Shari Van Engen and Carrie Cooper both had 13 Kills in the match. Emily Hollemans, Jessica Sedley, and Holly Cousins …

Golden Eagles Sweep on Senior Night

Nov 3, 2006

After a tough loss on Tuesday night, the Golden Eagles were determined to come out strong against a solid U-M Dearborn team and they did just last cruising to athree game victory over the Wolves. The win, on senior night, finishes the regular season for CU …

Golden Eagles Suffer Third Conference Loss

Oct 31, 2006

Losses to a conference opponent other than Madonna are few and far between for the Golden Eagles. Cornerstone and Madonna have been the dominate teams in the WHAC. Indiana Tech is only in its second season and were not intimidated by history and instead made …

Golden Eagles Win in Three

Oct 26, 2006

The volleyball team won in dominating fashion not allowing more than 17 points in each of the three games. The Golden Eagles improved to 35-6 overall and 10-2 in the WHAC to remain in 2nd place. Cornerstone defeated the Saints 30-17, 30-12, 30-14 in which …

Golden Eagles Defeat Saints 3-0

Oct 24, 2006

The volleyball team improved to 9-2 in conference play with a 3-0 (30-16, 30-15, 30-22)win over Siena Heights. Cornerstone had to battle back from a 4 point deficit in the third game before pulling away at the end. Strong play at the net held the Saints to …

Cousins & Brusie Honored By WHAC

Oct 23, 2006

Cornerstone University freshman outside hitter Holly Cousins is the WHAC volleyball Player of the Week for October 23, 2006. The Grand Rapids, Michigan native recorded 58 kills and 67 digs over five matches for CU who went 4-1 on the week. Cousins also contributed three service aces and three blocks. Cornerstone University senior Julie Brusie is the WHAC volleyball Libero of the Week for October 23, 2006. The North Branch, Michigan native tallied 102 digs over a five match stretch last week, helping …

Golden Eagles Win St. Francis Tournament

Oct 21, 2006

The Golden Eagles dropped their opener today to Taylor (1-3) but they rebounded in the afternoon to defeat St. Ambrose (3-0) to win the St. Francis Tournament in Illinois. Cornerstone lost to Taylor 1-3 (30-32,30-26, 30-32, 25-30) in the first match of the …

CU Wins Two at St. Francis IL Tournament

Oct 20, 2006

The volleyball team improved its record to 32-5 overall with two impressive wins over Illinois Tech and Mount Mercy IA. In the first match CU defeated Illinios Tech 3-0 (31-29, 30-14, 30-20). Jessica Sedley and Emily Hollemans led the team with 11 kills. …

Golden Eagles Roll Over Davenport and Finlandia

Oct 14, 2006

Senior Carrie Cooper led the Golden Eagle attack with 14 Kills as the Golden Eagles cruised to a 3-0 (30-10, 30-16, 30-12) victory over Davenport. Holly Cousins and Shari VanEngen has 10 and 9 Kills in the match. Marcie Blacquiere had 38 assists and Julie …

#10 Crusaders Defeat Golden Eagles

Oct 10, 2006

Madonna ranked #10 in the NAIA had their hands full against a scrappy Cornerstone team that would not fold. Madonna prevailed to increase their WHAC lead by 2 matches. The Crusaders won the first game 32-30, the second 30-27 and the third game 32-30. Freshman …

Volleyball Players Sweep Player of the Week Awards

Oct 9, 2006

Cornerstone senior outside hitter Shari VanEngen is the WHAC volleyball Player of the Week for October 9th. The Caledonia, Michigan native posted 73 kills and 69 digs in five victories for the Golden Eagles. Vanengen also added eight blocks and a service …

Golden Eagles Invitational Champions

Oct 7, 2006

The volleyball team won all 4 matches of the Golden Eagle Invitational to be declared champions. After winning both matches on Friday Cornerstone defeated Spring Arbor 3-0 and St. Xavier 3-0 on Saturday. In the first match CU won 30-14, 30-16, 30-22. Emily …

Golden Eagles Defeat Bethel (IN) 3-0 and Union (TN) 3-1

Oct 6, 2006

Cornerstone opened play in the Golden Eagle Classic with wins over Bethel (IN) and Union (TN). The Golden Eagles defeated Bethel 3-0 (30-17,30-21,30-28). Holly Cousins led the Golden Eagles attack with 15 Kills. Marcie Blacquiere had 38 assist. Jessica Sedley …

Cornerstone To Host Golden Eagle Classic

Oct 4, 2006

Cornerstone will host the Golden Eagle Classic this weekend. Cornerstone will play Bethel (IN), Union (TN), Spring Arbor (MI), and St. Xavier (IL). Click here to see the full schedule

CU Improves to 6-1 in WHAC Play; Defeat Warriors

Oct 3, 2006

The volleyball remained in contention for the WHAC title with an important win over Indiana Tech on Tuesday night. Cornerstone defeated the Warriors 3-1 (30-27, 26-30, 30-26, 30-25) to improve to 24-4 overall and 6-1 in the WHAC. Holly Cousins and Shari VanEngen …

Golden Eagles Defeat the Saints 3-0

Sep 30, 2006

The volleyball improved to 5-1 in the WHAC with a 3-0 win over the host Siena Heights (4-11, 2-1). Cornerstone won 30-19, 30-22 and 30-7. Shari VanEngen led the team with 12 kills. Jessica Sedley and Emily Hollemans had 9 kills apiece. Julie Brusie recorded …

Golden Eagles Defeat Wolves in Thriller

Sep 28, 2006

The volleyball team kept their WHAC championship hopes alive defeating the UM-Dearborn Wolves in a thrilling 5 game match. The Wolves won the first game by a narrow 2 point margin (30-28). Cornerstone rebounded winning the 2nd and 3rd games 30-23 and 30-15. …

Cornerstone Defeats the Saints

Sep 26, 2006

The volleyball team won their 20th game of the season to improve to 20-4 overall and 3-1 in the WHAC by defeating the Aquinas Saints 3-0 (30-18, 30-17, 30-27). Shari VanEngen led the team with 15 kills and 13 digswhile Holly Cousins added 11 kills for the …

Golden Eagles Bounce Back: Win Two on Saturday

Sep 23, 2006

After losing two matches on Friday against nationally ranked Berry College (RV) and Cedarville (11th) Cornerstone rebounded with two consecutive wins on Saturday to finish 9th at the Best of the Best tournament. The Golden Eagles defeated St. Francis Ind. …

Cornerstone Loses Two at "Best of the Best"

Sep 23, 2006

The volleyball team traveled to the Fort Wayne, Ind. for the Hampton Inn/Adidas Best of the Best Tournament and were put to the challenge. In the first match of the day CU took on Berry College GA. who received votes in the latest NAIA polls. A five game …

Golden Eagles Down Panthers

Sep 19, 2006

The volleyball team improved to 16-2 overall and 2-1 in the WHAC with a 3-0 win over Davenport, MI. Cornerstone won 30-22, 30-14, 30-10 and was led by Shari VanEngen with 12 kills. WHAC setter and WHAC Libero of the week Marcie Blacquiere and Julie Brusie …

Brusie Named Libero of the Week

Sep 18, 2006

Cornerstone University senior libero Julie Brusie is the WHAC Libero-of-the-Week for September 18, 2006. The North Branch, Michigan native takes the award for the third consecutive week after posting 112 digs in five matches. Brusie started her week with …

Blacquiere Named WHAC Setter of the Week

Sep 18, 2006

Cornerstone University senior setter Marcie Blacquiere is the WHAC Setter-of-the-Week for September 18, 2006. The Byron Center, Michigan native posted 154 assists and 57 digs in five matches for the Golden Eagles. Blacquiere eclipsed the 30-assist mark …

Volleyball Team Goes Undefeated at Judson Tournament

Sep 16, 2006

The volleyball team improved to 16-2 overall and went undefeated in their third of four tournaments this season. The Golden Eagles defeated Peru State (NE) in the first match of the day 30-20, 30-18, 30-18. Shari VanEngen led the team with 15 kills, freshmen …

Spikers Win First Two at Judson Tourney

Sep 15, 2006

The women's volleyball team bounced back after Tuesday's loss to Madonna by defeating Northwestern Iowa and Ashford Iowa both in three games at the Judson Ill tournament. The Golden Eagles defeated Northwestern 30-23, 30-12, 30-7 in the opening match.Holly …

#5 Crusaders Down #24 Golden Eagles in Rivalry Match

Sep 12, 2006

In what has been one of the most heated rivalries in the WHACover the past few years, the visitors from Madonna downed the host Golden Eagles in 3 games (30-22, 30-6, 30-27). #4 Ranked Madonna got off to a 6-1 lead in game one and never looked back to take …

Julie Brusie Named WHAC Libero of the Week for Second Straight Week

Sep 12, 2006

Cornerstone senior libero Julie Brusie is the WHAC volleyball Libero-of-the-Week for September 11, 2006. The North Branch, Michigan native posted 156 digs in five matches for a 8.21 per game average. BrusieÂ’s week included a 43-dig performance in CUÂ’s …

Spikers finish 3-1 over the Weekend

Sep 9, 2006

The volleyball team defeated Trinity International in the final match of the weekend 3-0(30-18, 30-26, 30-17). Their first defeat came at the hands of an Olivet Nazarene team. Olivet Nazarene won the first two games 30-26, 31-29 before the Golden Eagles charged …

Golden Eagles Remain Undefeated

Sep 8, 2006

The volleyball team kept their record unblemished winning both matches at the St. Xavier Invitational. The Golden Eagles defeated St. Ambrose in the first match 3-0 (30-26, 30-16, 30-25). Holly Cousins led the team with 16 kills. Emily Hollemans controlled …

Golden Eagles Defeat Concordia 3-0 To Open WHAC Play

Sep 5, 2006

Cornerstone opened WHAC play with a solid 3-0 (30-13, 30-9, 30-16) victory tonight. Tori Egerer and Holly Cousins led the Golden Eagle attack with 9 Kills a piece. Emily Hollemans and Shari VanEngen added 8 and 7 Kills respectively. Emily Hollemans led the …

Blacquiere Named WHAC Setter of the Week

Sep 5, 2006

CUfreshman setter Marcie Blacquiere is the WHAC volleyball Setter-of-the-Week for September 5, 2006. The Byron Center, Michigan native had an impressive 2006 debut for the Golden Eagles, posting 111 assists and 47 digs in four matches while leading CU to the Cornerstone Classic Tournament title.

Brusie Named WHAC Libero of the Week

Sep 5, 2006

Cornerstone senior libero Julie Brusie is the WHAC volleyball Libero-of-the-Week for September 5, 2006. The North Branch, Michigan native is no stranger to the award and starts 2006 the way she ended 2005. Brusie posted 125 digs in four matches for the Golden Eagles, earning tournament MVP honors at the Cornerstone Classic. Brusies week included a 46-dig performance in CU's 3-0 win over William Jewell.

Volleyball Improves to 8-0, Wins Cornerstone Classic

Sep 2, 2006

The volleyball team finished the weekend with a 4-0 record and did not drop a game. On Saturday the defeated William Jewell 30-28, 30-26, 30-22. Holly Cousins led the team with 18 kills. Emily Hollemans had one solo block and 7 assisted blocks. Marcie Blacquiere …

Cornerstone Classic Schedule

Sep 2, 2006

For a Complete Schedule, Click here The Cornerstone Women's Volleyball team, fresh off its tournament victory at Houghton College (NY)is hostingthe annual Cornerstone Classic Volleyball Tournament this weekend featuring eight teams from across the region. …

Volleyball Wins Two

Sep 1, 2006

The women's volleyball team won both of their matches in the Cornerstone Classic on Friday. The Golden Eagles defeated Judson (ILL) 3-0 (30-21, 30-22, 30-21) and Ashford (Iowa) 3-0 (30-7, 30-16, 30-17). Holly Cousins and Emily Hollemans led the team with …

Golden Eagles Win Houghton Tournament

Aug 26, 2006

The #24 Golden Eagles went 4-0 at the Houghton Invitational to take first place. Cornerstone defeated Houghton College in the first match on Saturday 3-0 (30-21, 30-24, 30-23). Shari VanEngen led the team with 10 kills, Julie Brusie added 23 digs and Marcie …

Golden Eagles Open Season with Two Wins

Aug 25, 2006

The volleyball team opened their season with two wins in Houghton, NY at the Houghton Invitational. Cornerstone defeated Embry Riddle FL 30-19, 30-21, and 30-14 in the first game. Senior Shari VanEngen led the team with 10 kills, senior Julie Brusie added …

Golden Eagles Picked 2nd in Pre-Season Poll

Aug 9, 2006

The Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) unveiled the 2006 volleyball coaches poll and preseason all-conference team today with defending champion Madonna University the unanimous choice to win their 10th straight conference crown. Cornerstone senior …