CHICAGO – College of Chicago’s Tenth-ranked girls’s basketball program secured an 87-75 house victory over No. 18 Rochester on Sunday in College Athletic Affiliation (UAA) motion.
The Maroons, after struggling two-straight defeats in convention play, responded with a win over Rochester, avenging a loss from Jan. 29 on the street. UChicago maintained a bonus a lot of the manner, however a 30-point fourth quarter helped the Maroons end off their sixth UAA win and seventeenth general (17-3, 6-3).
Grace Hynes led the scoring with 25 factors on 8-for-15 capturing from the sector. Ellie Gross added 16 factors, 5 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Marissa Powe was additionally in double-digits with 11 factors, racking up seven rebounds and 4 steals.
UChicago’s protection compelled 19 turnovers whereas the Maroons solely had 11 turnovers. UChicago additionally dominated the paint with 52 factors on the within and 37 rebounds to Rochester’s 30.
The competition between the Maroons and Yellowjackets had added which means as UChicago acknowledged the matchup as its Childhood Most cancers Consciousness recreation. Each groups sported shirts to profit the trigger and this system is presently elevating cash, along side Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to assist Childhood Most cancers analysis.
The Maroons end off their street UAA slate subsequent weekend, taking up NYU and Brandeis on Feb. 10 and Feb. 12, respectively.
