MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Matt Johnson tied a school record with eight 3-point field goals en route to a 37-point performance as the University of Chicago men's basketball team defeated Rhodes College 88-79 in the championship game of the Rhodes Christmas Invitational Sunday afternoon.

Game Summary

• Chicago (7-4) opened up a 43-25 lead at halftime. 
  
  
• Rhodes (7-3) closed to within two points (65-63) with 6:37 left in the contest, but the Maroons put the game away with a 14-1 run over the next five minutes.

Statistical Highlights

• Johnson's eight 3-point baskets tied the school record previously established by Jesse Meyer (2004-05) and Clint Patterson (1994-95).
  
  
• Charlie Hughes scored a career-high 13 points.
  
  
• Johnson led the Maroons with nine rebounds, while Michael Sustarsic collected five assists.
  
  
• Andrew Galow paced the Lynx with 28 points. John Dunavant added 18.

Notes

• Johnson notched his second career 30-point effort. He tallied a career-high 39 a year ago against New York University.
  
  
• Chicago evened its all-time record against Rhodes at 1-1.
  
  
• Johnson extended his double-digit scoring streak to five games.

Up Next

• Chicago tips off its 25th season of University Athletic Association competition Jan. 7 at Washington University in St. Louis.