Nov 30, 2011
WHEATON, Ill. -- Meghan and Morgan Herrick both finished in double figures as the second-ranked University of Chicago defeated host Wheaton (Ill.) College 71-60 in non-conference women's basketball action Wednesday night.
Game Summary
- The Maroons (5-0) trailed 33-30 at halftime. Meghan Herrick then scored nine points as part of a 14-2 Chicago run to open the second period, putting the Maroons on top 44-35.
- Wheaton (2-3) regained the advantage, 58-57, at the 6:08 mark, but Chicago closed out the contest with another 14-2 run.
Statistical Highlights
- Meghan Herrick paced the Maroons with 16 points, while Morgan Herrick (pictured) finished with 13.
- Wheaton's Elisabeth Potts led all scorers with 20 points. Laura Graham chipped in 12.
- Taylor Simpson grabbed 11 rebounds for Chicago.
- Chicago outshot the Thunder 44.8% to 39.3%, but was only 3-of-12 (25.0%) from 3-point distance.
Notes
- Chicago extended its regular season winning streak to 23 games.
- Playing their first game away from home this season, the Maroons won their 10th straight regular season road contest.
- The Maroons held their opponents below 40% shooting from the field for the fifth time in as many games.
- Chicago took a 14-13 lead in the all-time series against Wheaton.
- Meghan Herrick reached double figures for the fourth straight game.
Up Next
- The Maroons return home to host Illinois Wesleyan University Saturday at 2 p.m.