Maroons Defeat Brandeis in Regular Season Road Finale

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BOSTON -- Thirteen different players scored as the second-ranked University of Chicago women's basketball team remained undefeated with a 77-50 victory over Brandeis University in University Athletic Association play Sunday afternoon.

Game Summary

  • Chicago (24-0 overall, 13-0 UAA) scored the game's first 14 points en route to building a 38-19 lead at the intermission.

  • The Maroons started the second half with an 8-2 run to increase its lead to 46-21.

  • Chicago took its largest lead of the day, 68-32, with 7:16 remaining in the contest.

Statistical Highlights

  • Morgan Donovan scored a career-high 15 points, while Jenna Lillemoe added a season-high 11. Both players hit three 3-point field goals.

  • Taylor Simpson finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

  • Chicago shot 58% from the field, including a 65% clip from 3-point range (11-of-17).

  • Shannon Hassan paced Brandeis (8-16, 1-12) with 12 points.

Notes

  • The Maroons extended their regular season winning streak to 42 games, the longest active streak in the NCAA Division III.

  • Chicago won its seventh straight game against Brandeis overall and its third in a row in Boston.

  • Meghan Herrick tied a school record by appearing in her 104th career game.

  • Chicago remained one of four undefeated NCAA Division III teams.

  • Chicago won its 27th consecutive UAA game and notched its 15th straight conference weekend sweep.

Up Next

  • Chicago concludes its 2011-12 regular season at home Saturday against Washington University. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.