SYLVANIA, Ohio — Lourdes University bounced back in a big way Saturday, defeating Cornerstone University 88–78 in a wire-to-wire victory inside the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center. The Gray Wolves shot a season-best 58.1 percent from the field and never relinquished the lead, improving to 6–1 overall and 1–1 in WHAC play.

Sophomore guard Derek Fairley (Cleveland, Ohio) was electric, scoring 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc and a perfect 5-of-5 at the free-throw line. Fairley also added five rebounds and a steal in 37 minutes.

Senior center Charlie Wood (Swanton, Ohio) delivered his strongest performance of the season, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds, and 9-of-12 shooting. Wood set the tone early, scoring 10 first-half points as Lourdes built a 48–35 halftime advantage.

Senior Adonus Abrams (Columbus, Ohio) added 13 points, three assists, and three steals, while Stephen Coleman (Toledo, Ohio) chipped in 12 points and two assists. Freshman Jayden Jones (Toledo, Ohio) provided seven points off the bench, including a key three-pointer during Lourdes' second-half push.

Lourdes' offensive efficiency was evident across both halves. According to the team statistics on page 13, the Gray Wolves shot 63.6% in the first half and 51.7% in the second, while holding Cornerstone to 42.9% overall. Cornerstone struggled from long range, making just 5-of-23 threes (21.7%).

Defensively, Lourdes forced 10 turnovers and turned them into 18 points, highlighted by multiple transition buckets created by Abrams, Wood, and Coleman.

Cornerstone (2–4, 1–1 WHAC) was led by Blake Stewart with 18 points and Kayden Bird with 19, including four three-pointers.

With the win, Lourdes picks up its first conference victory of the season and moves to 4–0 at home. The Gray Wolves return to action Tuesday, Nov. 25, when they host Rochester Christian University at 7:30 p.m. inside the Ebeid Recreation Center.