Jan 15, 2012
CLEVELAND -- Trailing by nine points at halftime, the second-ranked University of Chicago women's basketball team hit 23 free throws in the second period en route to a 62-57 win over University Athletic Association rival Case Western Reserve University Sunday afternoon.
Game Summary
- Shooting just 29% from the field in the first half, the Maroons (14-0 overall, 3-0 UAA) fell behind 31-22 at halftime.
- After missing its first 14 three-point field goal attempts, Chicago evened the score at 33-33 on a 3-pointer from Hannah Ballard with 13:47 left in the contest.
- The game then featured six lead changes and four ties until Chicago went ahead to stay, 44-43, on a free throw from Meghan Herrick at the 6:57 mark.
- Chicago outscored the Spartans (8-6, 1-2) 18-14 the rest of the way.
Statistical Highlights
- Morgan Herrick led the Maroons with 14 points. Meghan Herrick, Joann Torres, and Taylor Simpson each finished with 11 points.
- Evy Iacono and Erin Hollinger paced the Spartans with 14 points apiece.
- Chicago connected on 27 of 31 attempts from the foul line. Free throws accounted for 23 of the Maroons' last 29 points.
- The Maroons shot a season low 28.1% from the field.
Notes
- Chicago extended its regular season winning streak to 32 games and its UAA winning streak to 17 contests.
- At 14-0, the Maroons are one of six undefeated teams in the NCAA Division III. Three previously-unbeaten teams lost Saturday.
- Chicago notched its 11th consecutive win over Case.
- The Maroons overcame a halftime deficit for the fourth time this season.
Up Next
- Chicago returns home Friday to host UAA rival New York University at 6 p.m.