Tyler Bernardini limited with 'health issues' in win over Cornell

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Sophomore Steve Rennard got his first career start Friday night, in place of senior Tyler Bernardini. Both players were listed among six probable starters at guard before the game.

Bernardini did come off the bench, playing 22 minutes and scoring nine points on 3-of-8 shooting. That's about 10 minutes and five points less than his season average.

After the game coach Jerome Allen said Bernardini has been dealing with some "health issues" that made him a late scratch from the starting lineup, though he did not elaborate.

"We weren't really sure we were going to have him tonight," Allen said. "He just said he wanted to tough it out, play through it, and I applaud him for that."

Bernardini was not available for comment after the game as the team went straight into a film session to prepare for tonight's game against Columbia. He has been wearing an air-cast boot around campus recently, so take from that what you will.