CHICAGO -- Tournament MVP Taylor Simpson contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists as the second-ranked University of Chicago women's basketball team defeated Macalester College 81-59 Saturday in the title game of the UChicago Tip-Off Tournament at the Ratner Athletics Center.
Game Summary
Macalester (1-1) gave the Maroons an early scare as it jumped out to a 20-9 lead at the 14:03 mark of the first half. Chicago closed out the period with a 13-4 run to take a 40-34 advantage at the break.
The Maroons (2-0) led 57-50 with 14:14 to go in the game before holdling the Scots scoreless for the next eight minutes to put the game out of reach.
Statistical Highlights
Meghan Herrick joined Simpson on the all-tournament team after finishing the night with 14 points and four assists.
With 15 points, Maggie Elyturned in her first double-digit performance as a Maroon.
Chicago outshot the Scots 49% to 35% from the field and shot 91% (19-of-21) from the foul line.
Holly Schiedermayer led all scorers with 24 points to go along with eight rebounds. She represented Macalester on the all-tournament team.
Notes
Chicago extended its regular season winning streak to 20 games and its Ratner Center winning streak to 13.
The Maroons won for the 35th straight time when they led at the half.
Up Next
Chicago hosts Lake Forest College Tuesday at 6 p.m.