Maroons Improve to 17-0 with 68-49 Win over Emory

CHICAGO -- Three Maroons scored in double digits as the second-ranked University of Chicago women's basketball team remained unbeaten with a 68-49 win over University Athletic Association rival Emory University Friday night at the Ratner Athletics Center.

The win sets up a clash of undefeated teams in Chicago Sunday when the Maroons (17-0 overall, 6-0 UAA) play host to the University of Rochester. The fifth-ranked Yellowjackets edged Washington University 72-70 Friday in St. Louis to improve to 17-0.

Game Summary

• Emory (13-4, 4-2) fell behind 7-1, but by halftime the Maroons built a 37-25 lead.
  
  
• The Maroons led by double digits throughout the second period. Chicago built its largest lead of the game, 68-41, with 4:47 to go.

Statistical Highlights

• Taylor Simpson led the Maroons with 11 points, while Joann Torres and Hannah Ballard each tallied 10.
  
  
• Emory's Misha Jackson led all scorers with 15 points. She also grabbed 11 rebounds.

Notes

• Chicago remained one of six undefeated teams in the NCAA Division III.
  
  
• Chicago won its 35th straight regular season game, its 21st consecutive home contest, and its 20th straight UAA affair.
  
  
• The Maroons also won for the 46th straight occasion when leading at halftime.

Up Next

• Sunday's game between 17-0 Chicago and 17-0 Rochester is set to tip off at 2 p.m.