RUFLI'S CAREER DAY CAN'T OVERCOME CORNERSTONE

2/9/2008 3:38:00 PM

By: Matt Fancett
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A pair of Madonna women's basketball players reached double figures, including a career high 20 from Rebecca Rufli (Fenton, Mich.), but it was not enough in a 67-59 conference loss at Cornerstone Saturday (Feb. 9) afternoon.

Senior forward Caryn Inman (Oxford, Mich.) joined Rufli with 16 points and three rebounds in defeat.

The Crusaders (11-14; 6-5 WHAC ) jumped out to what would be their only lead, 2-0, on a quick jumper by Caryn Inman in the games opening minute before watching the host Golden Eagles (18-8; 9-1 WHAC) go on a 20-4 run to take a 20-6 advantage mid-way though the first half.

Cornerstone's 10-point halftime lead was whittled down to four on a jumper by Alyssa Guerin (Plymouth, Mich.) with 8:48 to go as MU tried to mount a comeback, but could get no closer as Cornerstone made seven-of-nine free throws down the stretch to close out the win.

The Golden Eagles were lead by Jenna Plewes who scored a game high 22 points and added nine rebounds.

The Crusaders return home Wednesday night (Feb. 13) to face Siena Heights University in the Activities Center.  Game time is set for 7:30 pm.

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