CHICAGO -- Morgan Herrick scored a game-high 16 points and Taylor Simpson finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds as the second-ranked University of Chicago women's basketball team defeated University Athletic Association rival Brandeis University 76-48 Sunday at the Ratner Athletics Center.

Game Summary

• Chicago (16-0 overall, 5-0 UAA) took the lead for good at the 12:34 mark of the first half en route to building a 39-25 halftime advantage.
  
  
• The Maroons opened the second period with a 14-2 run to put the game out of reach. Chicago led by at least 26 points for the game's final 14:50.

Statistical Highlights

• Herrick and Simpson were the only Maroons to score in double figures, but 10 other players tallied in the contest.
  
  
• Morgan Kendrew paced Brandeis (7-9, 0-5) with 14 points, while Diana Cincottachipped in 10.
  
  
• Joann Torres, who entered the game as the UAA's most accurate 3-point shooter (53.1%), buried three of five 3-point attempts.
  
  
• Chicago shot only 35.5% from the field, but outrebounded the Judges by a 50-29 margin.

Notes

• Chicago remained one of six undefeated teams in NCAA Division III women's basketball.
  
  
• Chicago won its 34th straight regular season game, its 20th consecutive home contest, and its 19th straight UAA affair.
  
  
• The Maroons also won for the 45th straight occasion when leading at halftime.
  
  
• Simpson became the eighth Chicago player to collect 600 rebounds. Her 10 boards Sunday gave her 601 for her career.
  
  
• Simpson scored double digits for the sixth consecutive game and 10th time in her last 11 outings.

Up Next

• Chicago hosts UAA rival Emory University Friday at 6 p.m.