CHICAGO -- University of Chicago senior men's soccer player Rashad Masri (Louisville, Ky./ Collegiate), junior men's cross country runner Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius), and junior football player Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) have been selected as this week's University Athletic Association Athletes of the Week in their respective sports.
Masri (pictured) was cited as the UAA's defensive performer of the week following his performance in Chicago's scoreless tie at 21st-ranked Wheaton (Ill.) College and 3-2 win at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Led by Masri, who garnered his first UAA weekly award of the season and the second of his career, the Maroons allowed only eight shots on goal in the two contests.
Whitmore finished ninth among 323 runners as the Maroons captured fifth place at the 32-team Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Illinois State University. He crossed the line with an eight-kilometer time of 24:48.
Whitmore received his second UAA weekly citation in as many weeks and the third of his career.
Brizzolara was chosen as the conference's offensive and special teams player of the week after accumulating 325 all-purpose yards and scoring three touchdowns, including the winning score in the game's final two minutes, as the Maroons toppled Elmhurst College 33-26 at Stagg Field.
Tabbed as the UAA Athlete of the Week for the first time in 2011 and the sixth time during his career, Brizzolara returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown with 1:36 left in the game to break a 26-26 tie. He caught seven passes for 146 yards, including TD catches of 14 and 17 yards.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Brizzolara's 77-Yard Punt Return Lifts Maroons Past Elmhurst
CHICAGO -- Junior Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) took a punt 77 yards to the end zone with 1:39 left in the game to give the University of Chicago football team a thrilling 33-26 win over Elmhurst College Saturday night at Stagg Field.
Elmhurst (2-1) took a 19-16 lead into the fourth quarter before Chicago evened the score on a 22-yard field goal from junior Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) on its first possession of the final period.
A 17-yard scoring strike from sophomore quarterback Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) to Brizzolara at the 8:40 mark gave the Maroons a 26-19 advantage. Elmhurst answered with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Joe Furco to Corey Thonn with 4:12 to go, tying the game at 26-26.
After Chicago (2-1) stopped Elmhurst on three plays with just under two minutes remaining in the game, Brizzolara fielded Sean Sullivan's punt at his own 23-yard line and raced up the near sideline for his third touchdown of the game and second career punt return TD.
Elmhurst started its final possession at its own 28-yard line. The Bluejays moved to the Chicago 26 in the game's final minute, but sophomore strong safety Wolfgang Connell (Stewartsville, N.J./ Phillipsburg) picked off Furco on a third-and-10 play to end the threat.
Chicago led 10-7 after one quarter and was up 16-13 at halftime.
The Bluejays opened the scoring on their second drive of the game when Furco hooked up with Rodney Payton from 8 yards out. Payton finished the evening with 95 yards on seven grabs.
Chicago got on the board midway through the opening quarter on a 14-yard pass play from Cortina to Brizzolara.
A 34-yard Sauer field goal late in the first quarter gave the Maroons a 10-7 edge, which lasted until the 7:01 mark of the second quarter when Elmhurst's Trevor Spaulding connected on a 33-yard field goal.
Junior cornerback Steven Murphy (LaGrange Park, Ill./ Nazareth Academy) gave the Maroons a 16-10 lead with a 93-yard interception return with 2:31 left in the first half.
Elmhurst closed out the first half scoring on a 27-yard Spaulding field goal with :34 to play in the second stanza.
The Bluejays' Scottie Williams provided the only scoring of the third quarter when his 10-yard run capped an eight-play, 80-yard drive. Williams rushed for 121 yards on 23 carries.
Elmhurst outgained the Maroons 484 to 285 on the evening, but the Bluejays turned the ball over on four occasions -- three times inside the Chicago red zone.
Cortina completed 12 of 27 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Brizzolara caught seven passes for 146 yards, extending his career-long streak to 22 straight games with at least one reception.
Senior defensive end Matt Sargent (Sterling Heights, Mich./ St. Mary's) had two of Chicago's five sacks. Jon Janus made a pair of sacks for the Bluejays.
The victory was the Maroons' eighth straight at Stagg Field, matching the longest home winning streak of Chicago's modern football era (since 1969). The win also snapped Elmhurst's eight-game series winning streak.
The Maroons host Wabash College next Saturday at noon.
Elmhurst (2-1) took a 19-16 lead into the fourth quarter before Chicago evened the score on a 22-yard field goal from junior Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) on its first possession of the final period.
A 17-yard scoring strike from sophomore quarterback Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) to Brizzolara at the 8:40 mark gave the Maroons a 26-19 advantage. Elmhurst answered with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Joe Furco to Corey Thonn with 4:12 to go, tying the game at 26-26.
After Chicago (2-1) stopped Elmhurst on three plays with just under two minutes remaining in the game, Brizzolara fielded Sean Sullivan's punt at his own 23-yard line and raced up the near sideline for his third touchdown of the game and second career punt return TD.
Elmhurst started its final possession at its own 28-yard line. The Bluejays moved to the Chicago 26 in the game's final minute, but sophomore strong safety Wolfgang Connell (Stewartsville, N.J./ Phillipsburg) picked off Furco on a third-and-10 play to end the threat.
Chicago led 10-7 after one quarter and was up 16-13 at halftime.
The Bluejays opened the scoring on their second drive of the game when Furco hooked up with Rodney Payton from 8 yards out. Payton finished the evening with 95 yards on seven grabs.
Chicago got on the board midway through the opening quarter on a 14-yard pass play from Cortina to Brizzolara.
A 34-yard Sauer field goal late in the first quarter gave the Maroons a 10-7 edge, which lasted until the 7:01 mark of the second quarter when Elmhurst's Trevor Spaulding connected on a 33-yard field goal.
Junior cornerback Steven Murphy (LaGrange Park, Ill./ Nazareth Academy) gave the Maroons a 16-10 lead with a 93-yard interception return with 2:31 left in the first half.
Elmhurst closed out the first half scoring on a 27-yard Spaulding field goal with :34 to play in the second stanza.
The Bluejays' Scottie Williams provided the only scoring of the third quarter when his 10-yard run capped an eight-play, 80-yard drive. Williams rushed for 121 yards on 23 carries.
Elmhurst outgained the Maroons 484 to 285 on the evening, but the Bluejays turned the ball over on four occasions -- three times inside the Chicago red zone.
Cortina completed 12 of 27 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Brizzolara caught seven passes for 146 yards, extending his career-long streak to 22 straight games with at least one reception.
Senior defensive end Matt Sargent (Sterling Heights, Mich./ St. Mary's) had two of Chicago's five sacks. Jon Janus made a pair of sacks for the Bluejays.
The victory was the Maroons' eighth straight at Stagg Field, matching the longest home winning streak of Chicago's modern football era (since 1969). The win also snapped Elmhurst's eight-game series winning streak.
The Maroons host Wabash College next Saturday at noon.
Maroons Win on Late Goals
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- En route to extending its unbeaten streak to five games, the University of Chicago men's soccer team scored twice in the game's final 15 minutes to defeat host Illinois Wesleyan University 3-2 Saturday evening.
Illinois Wesleyan (3-3) scored the only goal of the first when when Tim Griffin tallied in the 11th minute.
Chicago evened the score in the 62nd minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./West) third goal of the season off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Kyle Gorgol converted a penalty kick four minutes later to put the Titans on top 2-1.
Chicago drew back to even in the 75th minute on a 30-yard shot off the foot of freshman midfielder Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) (pictured).
In the 79th minute, freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Kenosha Tremper) scored the game-winner off assists from senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) and freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade).
Both goalkeepers, Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and Illinois Wesleyan's Tim Hegwood, each made three saves.
Chicago, which is 4-0-1 in its last five outings, makes its 2011 home debut Wednesday afternoon against Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
Illinois Wesleyan (3-3) scored the only goal of the first when when Tim Griffin tallied in the 11th minute.
Chicago evened the score in the 62nd minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./West) third goal of the season off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Kyle Gorgol converted a penalty kick four minutes later to put the Titans on top 2-1.
Chicago drew back to even in the 75th minute on a 30-yard shot off the foot of freshman midfielder Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) (pictured).
In the 79th minute, freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Kenosha Tremper) scored the game-winner off assists from senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) and freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade).
Both goalkeepers, Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and Illinois Wesleyan's Tim Hegwood, each made three saves.
Chicago, which is 4-0-1 in its last five outings, makes its 2011 home debut Wednesday afternoon against Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
Maroons Fall in Top-25 Road Clash
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Hannah Ketterling's goal in the seventh minute proved to be the only scoring of the match as 18th-ranked host Illinois Wesleyan University defeated the 24th-ranked University of Chicago 1-0 in women's soccer action Saturday afternoon.
Illinois Wesleyan (5-1) outshot the Maroons 13-6; both teams managed only one shot on goal.
Titan netminder Renata Butikas notched the shutout with one save.
The Maroons' (4-2) next game is set for Thursday, Sept. 22 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind.
Illinois Wesleyan (5-1) outshot the Maroons 13-6; both teams managed only one shot on goal.
Titan netminder Renata Butikas notched the shutout with one save.
The Maroons' (4-2) next game is set for Thursday, Sept. 22 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind.
Maroons Rally Twice, Improve to 11-0
WHEATON, Ill. -- Rallying from a two-set deficit in its first match and overcoming a one-set deficit in its second contest, the 18th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team won twice Saturday at Wheaton (Ill.) College to improve to 11-0 on the year.
The Maroons' 11-0 start matches the best in the program's history, first established a year ago.
Chicago began the day with an 18-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13 win over Bethel (Minn.) College (8-4).
Senior outside hitters Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) led the Maroons' attack with 15 and 14 kills, respectively. Sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) (pictured, left) came off the bench to collect six kills in 10 attempts without an error.
Sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) contributed 45 assists, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) had 18 digs.
Freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University School) then hit 13 kills to lead the Maroons to a 23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-13 decision over Monmouth College (3-8) in Saturday's second match. Brown was credited with 24 digs.
Chicago opens the home portion of its 2011 schedule Wednesday against Carthage College. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
The Maroons' 11-0 start matches the best in the program's history, first established a year ago.
Chicago began the day with an 18-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13 win over Bethel (Minn.) College (8-4).
Senior outside hitters Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) led the Maroons' attack with 15 and 14 kills, respectively. Sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) (pictured, left) came off the bench to collect six kills in 10 attempts without an error.
Sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) contributed 45 assists, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) had 18 digs.
Freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University School) then hit 13 kills to lead the Maroons to a 23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-13 decision over Monmouth College (3-8) in Saturday's second match. Brown was credited with 24 digs.
Chicago opens the home portion of its 2011 schedule Wednesday against Carthage College. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Maroons Finish 5th at Illinois Intercollegiate Championships
NORMAL, Ill. -- Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) finished 10th overall as the University of Chicago women's cross country team captured fifth place at the 28-team Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Illinois State University.
In a meet featuring teams from all NCAA Divisions and the NAIA, Chicago placed first among 10 Division III squads.
Host Illinois State won the event with 21 points, followed by Bradley University (103), Loyola University Chicago (106), Eastern Illinois University (120), and Chicago (139).
Ohman clocked a time of 18:03 on the five-kilometer course to place 10th among 291 runners.
Other top Chicago finishers included sophomore Rachel Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) in 22nd place (18:28), senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons) in 28th place (18:37), senior Sonia Khan (Hoffman Estates, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) in 35th place (18:43), and sophomore Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (pictured) in 44th place (18:49).
Illinois State's Krista Deceault led the pack with a time of 17:09.
The Maroons return to action Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Loyola University Lakefront Invitational.
In a meet featuring teams from all NCAA Divisions and the NAIA, Chicago placed first among 10 Division III squads.
Host Illinois State won the event with 21 points, followed by Bradley University (103), Loyola University Chicago (106), Eastern Illinois University (120), and Chicago (139).
Ohman clocked a time of 18:03 on the five-kilometer course to place 10th among 291 runners.
Other top Chicago finishers included sophomore Rachel Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) in 22nd place (18:28), senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons) in 28th place (18:37), senior Sonia Khan (Hoffman Estates, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) in 35th place (18:43), and sophomore Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (pictured) in 44th place (18:49).
Illinois State's Krista Deceault led the pack with a time of 17:09.
The Maroons return to action Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Loyola University Lakefront Invitational.
Maroons Place 5th at Illinois Intercollegiate Meet
NORMAL, Ill. -- Led by junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) and senior Mahmoud Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills), the 21st-ranked University of Chicago men's cross country team placed fifth among 32 teams at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Illinois State University.
The meet featured teams from all NCAA Divisions as well as the NAIA.
North Central College, the top-ranked team in the NCAA Division III, won the meet with 48 points. Loyola University Chicago (72), the University of Illinois-Chicago (112), Eastern Illinois University (149), and Chicago (153) rounded out the top five.
Whitmore and Bahrani crossed the line in ninth and 10th place with respective eight-kilometer times of 24:48 and 24:52.
Junior Isaac Dalke (Portland, Ore./ Lincoln) finished in 32nd place with a time of 25:16.
North Central's Matthew Perez's 24:32 performance led the 323-runner field.
The Maroons return to action Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Loyola University Lakefront Invitational.
The meet featured teams from all NCAA Divisions as well as the NAIA.
North Central College, the top-ranked team in the NCAA Division III, won the meet with 48 points. Loyola University Chicago (72), the University of Illinois-Chicago (112), Eastern Illinois University (149), and Chicago (153) rounded out the top five.
Whitmore and Bahrani crossed the line in ninth and 10th place with respective eight-kilometer times of 24:48 and 24:52.
Junior Isaac Dalke (Portland, Ore./ Lincoln) finished in 32nd place with a time of 25:16.
North Central's Matthew Perez's 24:32 performance led the 323-runner field.
The Maroons return to action Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Loyola University Lakefront Invitational.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Maroons, #21 Wheaton Battle to Scoreless Tie
WHEATON, Ill. -- The University of Chicago and 21st-ranked Wheaton (Ill.) College played to a scoreless tie in men's soccer action Tuesday night.
The teams combined for only 15 shots in regulation, eight by the host Thunder and seven by Chicago.
Each team had its best scoring chance late in the second half.
With just under 13 minutes remaining in regulation, Wheaton's Drew Golz eluded a Maroon defender and fired a shot toward the upper corner, but Chicago freshman goalkeeper Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) made a leaping save to preserve the shutout.
Six minutes later, Chicago senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) blasted a shot from the left side of the box off the crossbar.
Chicago attempted two shots in overtime, while Wheaton managed one. None of the three shots were on net.
Lane (pictured) notched his third shutout of the year and extended his season-long shutout streak to 335 minutes.
The Maroons return to action Saturday evening in Bloomington against Illinois Wesleyan University.
The teams combined for only 15 shots in regulation, eight by the host Thunder and seven by Chicago.
Each team had its best scoring chance late in the second half.
With just under 13 minutes remaining in regulation, Wheaton's Drew Golz eluded a Maroon defender and fired a shot toward the upper corner, but Chicago freshman goalkeeper Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) made a leaping save to preserve the shutout.
Six minutes later, Chicago senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) blasted a shot from the left side of the box off the crossbar.
Chicago attempted two shots in overtime, while Wheaton managed one. None of the three shots were on net.
Lane (pictured) notched his third shutout of the year and extended his season-long shutout streak to 335 minutes.
The Maroons return to action Saturday evening in Bloomington against Illinois Wesleyan University.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Cross Country Duo Earn UAA Weekly Accolades
CHICAGO -- University of Chicago senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) and junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) have been selected as this week's University Athletic Association Athletes of the Week for women's and men's cross country, respectively.
Ohman (pictured) and Whitmore helped lead their teams to first-place finishes at this past Friday's Aurora University Spartan Classic.
Ohman paced the women's field with a six-kilometer time of 23:16, while Whitmore took top honors in the men's eight-kilometer race with a time of 25:17.
Ohman and Whitmore were each tabbed as UAA Athlete of the Week for the first time this season and the second time during their respective careers.
Ohman (pictured) and Whitmore helped lead their teams to first-place finishes at this past Friday's Aurora University Spartan Classic.
Ohman paced the women's field with a six-kilometer time of 23:16, while Whitmore took top honors in the men's eight-kilometer race with a time of 25:17.
Ohman and Whitmore were each tabbed as UAA Athlete of the Week for the first time this season and the second time during their respective careers.
4th Annual Faculty/Staff Night Set for Saturday
CHICAGO -- The University of Chicago Athletic Department will sponsor the fourth annual Faculty & Staff Night at the Maroons' football game against Elmhurst College this Saturday, Sept. 17. Kickoff at Stagg Field is set for 6 p.m.
University and Hospital employees bearing a UCID or 2011-12 athletics season pass -- and any accompanying guests -- will be admitted free of charge.
In addition, the first 100 employees will receive a game program, a coupon good for a beverage at the concession stand, a coupon good for one FitChicago wellness class, and the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free three-month recreational facilities membership.
Saturday's Faculty & Staff Night is the first of several promotional events slated for this fall. Upcoming events include Youth Day at the Sept. 24 football game against Wabash College, Soccer & Subs at the Oct. 1 soccer doubleheader against Emory University, and Homecoming at the Oct. 22 football game.
A listing of additional promotional events is available on the UChicago Athletics website.
University and Hospital employees bearing a UCID or 2011-12 athletics season pass -- and any accompanying guests -- will be admitted free of charge.
In addition, the first 100 employees will receive a game program, a coupon good for a beverage at the concession stand, a coupon good for one FitChicago wellness class, and the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free three-month recreational facilities membership.
Saturday's Faculty & Staff Night is the first of several promotional events slated for this fall. Upcoming events include Youth Day at the Sept. 24 football game against Wabash College, Soccer & Subs at the Oct. 1 soccer doubleheader against Emory University, and Homecoming at the Oct. 22 football game.
A listing of additional promotional events is available on the UChicago Athletics website.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Maroons Suffer Season's First Loss
CHICAGO -- Scoring once in each half, the 23rd-ranked University of St. Thomas defeated the 20th-ranked University of Chicago 2-0 in women's soccer action Sunday at Stagg Field.
St. Thomas (2-1) opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Jaclyn Glaser lofted a shot from the top of the box over the head of Chicago senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel). Katy Scherer was credited with the assist.
In the 64th minute, Scherer collected a loose ball in front of the Chicago goal and fired it into the back of the net to give the Tommies an insurance goal.
St. Thomas netminder Allie Byron made six saves to record the shutout.
Chicago (4-1) outshot the Tommies 16-10 for the match, including a 9-4 edge in the second half. Both teams attempted five corner kicks.
The Maroons return to action Saturday when they travel to Bloomington to face regional rival Illinois Wesleyan University at 4 p.m.
St. Thomas (2-1) opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Jaclyn Glaser lofted a shot from the top of the box over the head of Chicago senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel). Katy Scherer was credited with the assist.
In the 64th minute, Scherer collected a loose ball in front of the Chicago goal and fired it into the back of the net to give the Tommies an insurance goal.
St. Thomas netminder Allie Byron made six saves to record the shutout.
Chicago (4-1) outshot the Tommies 16-10 for the match, including a 9-4 edge in the second half. Both teams attempted five corner kicks.
The Maroons return to action Saturday when they travel to Bloomington to face regional rival Illinois Wesleyan University at 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Chicago Wins Oshkosh Tournament; Improves to 9-0
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Led by all-tournament selections, senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central), the 23rd-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team captured first place at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Invitational Saturday afternoon.
After winning a pair of matches in pool play Friday night, the Maroons defeated Lakeland College (0-7) 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 in Saturday's pool play finale. Chicago (9-0) then downed the host Titans (4-6) 17-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-21 in the championship match.
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit six kills with a .357 percentage, and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) collected 15 digs in the win over Lakeland.
Smalls then led three Maroons in double-digit kills with 16 as the Maroons rallied from a one-set deficit in the championship match. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with 12 kills and seven blocks. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) totaled 23 digs.
En route to earning inclusion on the all-tournament team, Smalls recorded 32 kills (2.46 per set), while DelZenero (pictured) was credited with 138 assists (10.62 per set).
Chicago returns to action at the Wheaton (Ill.) Quadrangular next Saturday, Sept. 17.
After winning a pair of matches in pool play Friday night, the Maroons defeated Lakeland College (0-7) 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 in Saturday's pool play finale. Chicago (9-0) then downed the host Titans (4-6) 17-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-21 in the championship match.
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit six kills with a .357 percentage, and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) collected 15 digs in the win over Lakeland.
Smalls then led three Maroons in double-digit kills with 16 as the Maroons rallied from a one-set deficit in the championship match. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with 12 kills and seven blocks. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) totaled 23 digs.
En route to earning inclusion on the all-tournament team, Smalls recorded 32 kills (2.46 per set), while DelZenero (pictured) was credited with 138 assists (10.62 per set).
Chicago returns to action at the Wheaton (Ill.) Quadrangular next Saturday, Sept. 17.
Maroons Fall at Concordia Chicago
RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- Jake Koehler threw four touchdown passes, three of them to Jamal Thomas, as Concordia University Chicago defeated the University of Chicago football team 28-10 in the Maroons' road debut Saturday afternoon.
Concordia Chicago (1-0) scored the first points of the game when an 8-yard strike from Koehler to Thomas capped a six-play, 74-yard march on the Cougars' first possession.
A 12-yard touchdown pass from Koehler to Sherman Jones early in the second quarter put the Cougars on top 14-0 before the teams traded touchdowns in the final two minutes of the half.
Chicago (1-1) got on the board with 1:48 to go in the second quarter when sophomore quarterback Vinny Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) found junior wideout Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) (pictured) in the end zone from 2 yards out.
Concordia answered with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Koehler to Thomas with 25 seconds remaining in the period to give the Cougars a 21-7 halftime advantage.
A 33-yard field goal off the foot of junior kicker Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) late in the third quarter would be the only scoring for the Maroons in the second half.
The Cougars sealed the win when Koehler and Thomas connected on their third touchdown of the afternoon, this time from 18 yards away, with 4:32 left in the game.
Koehler completed 24 of 37 attempts for 285 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Thomas had 110 yards on seven catches with the three scores. Andrew Maddox rushed for 120 yards on only 11 carries.
Cortina, who entered the game in the second quarter, was successful on 12 of 21 passes for 116 yards, one touchdown, and no picks.
Chicago suffered its first defeat in eight games dating back to last year and its first road loss in its last three contests.
Chicago returns home next Saturday, Sept. 17, to entertain Elmhurst College at 6 p.m.
Concordia Chicago (1-0) scored the first points of the game when an 8-yard strike from Koehler to Thomas capped a six-play, 74-yard march on the Cougars' first possession.
A 12-yard touchdown pass from Koehler to Sherman Jones early in the second quarter put the Cougars on top 14-0 before the teams traded touchdowns in the final two minutes of the half.
Chicago (1-1) got on the board with 1:48 to go in the second quarter when sophomore quarterback Vinny Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) found junior wideout Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) (pictured) in the end zone from 2 yards out.
Concordia answered with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Koehler to Thomas with 25 seconds remaining in the period to give the Cougars a 21-7 halftime advantage.
A 33-yard field goal off the foot of junior kicker Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) late in the third quarter would be the only scoring for the Maroons in the second half.
The Cougars sealed the win when Koehler and Thomas connected on their third touchdown of the afternoon, this time from 18 yards away, with 4:32 left in the game.
Koehler completed 24 of 37 attempts for 285 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Thomas had 110 yards on seven catches with the three scores. Andrew Maddox rushed for 120 yards on only 11 carries.
Cortina, who entered the game in the second quarter, was successful on 12 of 21 passes for 116 yards, one touchdown, and no picks.
Chicago suffered its first defeat in eight games dating back to last year and its first road loss in its last three contests.
Chicago returns home next Saturday, Sept. 17, to entertain Elmhurst College at 6 p.m.
Maroons Suffer Season's First Loss
CHICAGO -- Scoring once in each half, the 23rd-ranked University of St. Thomas defeated the 20th-ranked University of Chicago 2-0 in women's soccer action Sunday at Stagg Field.
St. Thomas (2-1) opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Jaclyn Glaser lofted a shot from the top of the box over the head of Chicago senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel). Katy Scherer was credited with the assist.
In the 64th minute, Scherer collected a loose ball in front of the Chicago goal and fired it into the back of the net to give the Tommies an insurance goal.
St. Thomas netminder Allie Byron made six saves to record the shutout.
Chicago (4-1) outshot the Tommies 16-10 for the match, including a 9-4 edge in the second half. Both teams attempted five corner kicks.
The Maroons return to action Saturday when they travel to Bloomington to face regional rival Illinois Wesleyan University at 4 p.m.
St. Thomas (2-1) opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Jaclyn Glaser lofted a shot from the top of the box over the head of Chicago senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel). Katy Scherer was credited with the assist.
In the 64th minute, Scherer collected a loose ball in front of the Chicago goal and fired it into the back of the net to give the Tommies an insurance goal.
St. Thomas netminder Allie Byron made six saves to record the shutout.
Chicago (4-1) outshot the Tommies 16-10 for the match, including a 9-4 edge in the second half. Both teams attempted five corner kicks.
The Maroons return to action Saturday when they travel to Bloomington to face regional rival Illinois Wesleyan University at 4 p.m.
Maroons Win Third Straight
Sept. 10, 2011 - Men's Soccer
Maroons Win Third Straight
Match Statistics
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Four different players scored as the University of Chicago men's soccer team extended its winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Lakeland College.
Freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) (pictured) got the Maroons (3-1) on the board in the 14th minute with his first career goal off an assist from sophomore midfielder Sam Preston (Arnoldsville, Ga./ Athens Academy).
Chicago made it 2-0 in the 36th minute when freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) tallied the first goal of his career. Freshman defender Jorge Sanchez-Cummings (Mexico City, Mexico/ Centro Educativo Tomas Moro) was credited with the assist.
The teams traded goals less than a minute apart early in the second half. After senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) scored his second of the year unassisted at 50:01, Lakeland's Craig Dekarske found the back of net at 50:45.
Pikna then set up senior midfielder Stanton Coville's (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) third goal of the season in the final minute of play.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and senior Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) shared time in goal. Lane made a pair of saves without allowing a goal in the first half, before Giusto stopped two shots and yielded one goal in the second stanza.
Lakeland fell to 1-1-1 on the year.
Chicago continues its season-opening seven-game road swing Tuesday night at Wheaton (Ill.) College. Game time is set for 7 p.m. (CT).
Maroons Win Third Straight
Match Statistics
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Four different players scored as the University of Chicago men's soccer team extended its winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Lakeland College.
Freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) (pictured) got the Maroons (3-1) on the board in the 14th minute with his first career goal off an assist from sophomore midfielder Sam Preston (Arnoldsville, Ga./ Athens Academy).
Chicago made it 2-0 in the 36th minute when freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) tallied the first goal of his career. Freshman defender Jorge Sanchez-Cummings (Mexico City, Mexico/ Centro Educativo Tomas Moro) was credited with the assist.
The teams traded goals less than a minute apart early in the second half. After senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) scored his second of the year unassisted at 50:01, Lakeland's Craig Dekarske found the back of net at 50:45.
Pikna then set up senior midfielder Stanton Coville's (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) third goal of the season in the final minute of play.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and senior Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) shared time in goal. Lane made a pair of saves without allowing a goal in the first half, before Giusto stopped two shots and yielded one goal in the second stanza.
Lakeland fell to 1-1-1 on the year.
Chicago continues its season-opening seven-game road swing Tuesday night at Wheaton (Ill.) College. Game time is set for 7 p.m. (CT).
Friday, September 9, 2011
Maroons Win Aurora Invite
AURORA, Ill. -- The University of Chicago women's cross country team captured first place at the 11-team Aurora University Spartan Classic Friday afternoon.
Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) and sophomore Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) placed first and second, respectively, among 120 runners with six-kilometer times of 23:16 and 23:17.
Senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) finished in fourth place (23:40), while sophomore Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) placed sixth (23:49).
Chicago travels to Illinois State University in Bloomington next Friday, Sept. 16, to participate in the Illinois Intercollegiate Invitational.
Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) and sophomore Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) placed first and second, respectively, among 120 runners with six-kilometer times of 23:16 and 23:17.
Senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) finished in fourth place (23:40), while sophomore Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) placed sixth (23:49).
Chicago travels to Illinois State University in Bloomington next Friday, Sept. 16, to participate in the Illinois Intercollegiate Invitational.
Chicago Wins Aurora Invitational
AURORA, Ill. -- The University of Chicago men's cross country team led the field at the 15-team Aurora University Spartan Classic Friday afternoon.
Junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) led five Maroons among the top eight individuals with an eight-kilometer time of 25:17.
Senior Moe Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills), freshman Renat Zalov (Buffalo Grove, Ill./ Phillips Academy Andover), and junior Isaac Dalke (Portland, Ore./ Lincoln) placed fourth (25:53), fifth (26:02), and sixth (26:09), respectively, while sophomore Daniel Povitsky (Akron, Ohio/ Revere) crossed the line in eighth place (26:15) among 182 runners.
Chicago travels to Illinois State University in Bloomington next Friday, Sept. 16, to participate in the Illinois Intercollegiate Invitational.
Junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) led five Maroons among the top eight individuals with an eight-kilometer time of 25:17.
Senior Moe Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills), freshman Renat Zalov (Buffalo Grove, Ill./ Phillips Academy Andover), and junior Isaac Dalke (Portland, Ore./ Lincoln) placed fourth (25:53), fifth (26:02), and sixth (26:09), respectively, while sophomore Daniel Povitsky (Akron, Ohio/ Revere) crossed the line in eighth place (26:15) among 182 runners.
Chicago travels to Illinois State University in Bloomington next Friday, Sept. 16, to participate in the Illinois Intercollegiate Invitational.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Maroons Win Big in Road Debut
HOLLAND, Mich. -- Senior forward Allison Hegel (Vienna, Va./ Jefferson) scored the game's first and last goals as the 20th-ranked University of Chicago defeated host Hope College 4-0 in women's soccer action Wednesday afternoon.
Hegel gave the Maroons (3-0) the lead in the 12th minute before freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand) scored her first career goal in the 41st minute.
Sophomore forward Kat Konstantinoff (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) made it 3-0 with her first goal of the season in the 70th minute before Hegel capped the scoring in the 88th minute as the Maroons won their first road match of the year.
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) was credited with a season-high 10 saves en route to her second shutout in three matches this season.
Hegel's two goals marked her third career multiple-goal performance.
Hope fell to 1-1 on the year.
Chicago returns home Saturday to host Aurora University at 2 p.m.
Hegel gave the Maroons (3-0) the lead in the 12th minute before freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand) scored her first career goal in the 41st minute.
Sophomore forward Kat Konstantinoff (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) made it 3-0 with her first goal of the season in the 70th minute before Hegel capped the scoring in the 88th minute as the Maroons won their first road match of the year.
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) was credited with a season-high 10 saves en route to her second shutout in three matches this season.
Hegel's two goals marked her third career multiple-goal performance.
Hope fell to 1-1 on the year.
Chicago returns home Saturday to host Aurora University at 2 p.m.
Maroons Win Second Straight
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. -- Senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) scored the only goal of the match late in the first half as the University of Chicago men's soccer team defeated host Wabash College 1-0 Wednesday evening.
With just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Chicago (2-1) sent a shot toward Wabash goalkeeper Matt Paul, who punched the ball to the far side of the box. Pikna then stepped up and headed the ball inside the left post for his first goal of the season and first career game-winner.
The Maroons held Wabash (1-1-1) to just five shots overall and -- for the second straight game -- none on goal.
Chicago travels to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to take on Lakeland College Saturday at 1 p.m.
With just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Chicago (2-1) sent a shot toward Wabash goalkeeper Matt Paul, who punched the ball to the far side of the box. Pikna then stepped up and headed the ball inside the left post for his first goal of the season and first career game-winner.
The Maroons held Wabash (1-1-1) to just five shots overall and -- for the second straight game -- none on goal.
Chicago travels to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to take on Lakeland College Saturday at 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Maroons Defeat Kalamazoo 4-0
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Four different players scored for the University of Chicago men's soccer team as it defeated host Kalamazoo College 4-0 Sunday afternoon for its first victory of the 2011 campaign.
Senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) gave the Maroons (1-1) the only goal they would need when he notched his second of the season off an assist from senior defender Rashad Masri (Louisville, Ky./ Collegiate) in the 42nd minute.
Sophomore defender Alexis Onfroy (Yellow Springs, Ohio/ Yellow Springs) scored his first career goal in the 48th minute with an assist from senior midfielder Cole Kroshus (Bismarck, N.D./ Century).
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) (pictured) made it 3-0 with his first goal of the season in the 65th minute. Coville assisted on the goal, giving him five points (two goals, one assist) in two matches this season.
Chicago capped the scoring in the 82nd minute on freshman forward Michael Choquette's (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) first career tally.
The Maroons, who netted four goals in a game for the first time since Sept. 8, 2009 (vs. Lake Forest College), held Kalamazoo (1-1) without a shot.
Chicago continues its season-opening six-game road swing Wednesday when it travels to Crawfordsville, Indiana, to face Wabash College at 5:30 p.m. (ET).
Senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) gave the Maroons (1-1) the only goal they would need when he notched his second of the season off an assist from senior defender Rashad Masri (Louisville, Ky./ Collegiate) in the 42nd minute.
Sophomore defender Alexis Onfroy (Yellow Springs, Ohio/ Yellow Springs) scored his first career goal in the 48th minute with an assist from senior midfielder Cole Kroshus (Bismarck, N.D./ Century).
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) (pictured) made it 3-0 with his first goal of the season in the 65th minute. Coville assisted on the goal, giving him five points (two goals, one assist) in two matches this season.
Chicago capped the scoring in the 82nd minute on freshman forward Michael Choquette's (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) first career tally.
The Maroons, who netted four goals in a game for the first time since Sept. 8, 2009 (vs. Lake Forest College), held Kalamazoo (1-1) without a shot.
Chicago continues its season-opening six-game road swing Wednesday when it travels to Crawfordsville, Indiana, to face Wabash College at 5:30 p.m. (ET).
Maroons Win on Late Goal
CHICAGO -- Sophomore midfielder Claire Mackevicius' (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) goal in the 88th minute lifted the 20th-ranked University of Chicago women's soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Dominican University Sunday at Stagg Field.
With the score even at 2-2 and overtime looming, Mackevicius took a pass from freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand) and fired a shot past Dominican goalkeeper Megan Schulz with 2:53 left in the contest.
The teams traded goals in the game's first 10 minutes. After Chicago freshman forward Sara Kwan (Irvine, Calif./ University) converted a penalty kick in the eighth minute for her first career goal, Dominican answered in the 10th minute on the first of Ashley Meyer's two scores.
Chicago (2-0) went ahead in the 39th minute when senior forward Allison Hegel (Vienna, Va./ Jefferson) notched her first goal of the season. Derken collected the assist, the first of two on the day.
Meyer tied the game at 2-2 in the 74th minute following a scramble in front of the Chicago net resulting from a Dominican corner kick, its only one of the afternoon.
Chicago outshot the Stars (0-2) 16-3, but saw its seven-game shutout streak come to an end. Dominican's first goal was the first by a Chicago opponent in 757 minutes dating back to last season.
The Maroons play their first road game of the season Wednesday when they travel to Holland, Michigan, to face Hope College at 4 p.m. (ET).
With the score even at 2-2 and overtime looming, Mackevicius took a pass from freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand) and fired a shot past Dominican goalkeeper Megan Schulz with 2:53 left in the contest.
The teams traded goals in the game's first 10 minutes. After Chicago freshman forward Sara Kwan (Irvine, Calif./ University) converted a penalty kick in the eighth minute for her first career goal, Dominican answered in the 10th minute on the first of Ashley Meyer's two scores.
Chicago (2-0) went ahead in the 39th minute when senior forward Allison Hegel (Vienna, Va./ Jefferson) notched her first goal of the season. Derken collected the assist, the first of two on the day.
Meyer tied the game at 2-2 in the 74th minute following a scramble in front of the Chicago net resulting from a Dominican corner kick, its only one of the afternoon.
Chicago outshot the Stars (0-2) 16-3, but saw its seven-game shutout streak come to an end. Dominican's first goal was the first by a Chicago opponent in 757 minutes dating back to last season.
The Maroons play their first road game of the season Wednesday when they travel to Holland, Michigan, to face Hope College at 4 p.m. (ET).
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Maroons Kick Off Season With 44-25 Win
CHICAGO -- Sophomore running back Ian Gaines (Flemington, N.J./ Hunterdon Central) and junior wide receiver Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) combined to score five touchdowns as the University of Chicago football team opened its 2011 campaign with a 44-25 win over Beloit College Saturday night at Stagg Field.
Junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) hooked up with Brizzolara on scoring plays of 12 and 32 yards midway through the first quarter as the Maroons took an early 14-0 lead. Beloit got on the board in the final minute of the period on a 53-yard pass from Brian Maughn to Brian Fayer.
The Maroons scored a pair of touchdowns early in the second stanza to go up 28-7. Senior running back Francis Adarkwa (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South), who finished with 128 yards on 22 carries, scored on a 1-yard plunge before Gaines ran in from 9 yards out with 9:54 left in the half.
Beloit scored the final points of the first half on a 60-yard scoring strike from Maughn to Derek Carrier. Carrier caught eight passes for 160 yards on the night.
The teams traded field goals in the third quarter to make the score 31-17 in favor of the Maroons.
Gaines then scored on runs of 18 and 7 yards as Chicago sealed the win in the final period. He finished the game with 74 yards on only seven attempts.
A Maughn 4-yard run in the final minute capped the scoring.
En route to his first victory as a collegiate starter, Shelton completed 10 of 22 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Maughn was 22 of 43 for 340 yards, two scores, and two picks.
Chicago extended its Stagg Field winning streak to seven games, one shy of the longest home winning streak of the Maroons' modern era (since 1969).
With its third straight opening day victory, Chicago improved to 13-5 in season debuts during Head Coach Dick Maloney's tenure.
The Maroons play their first road game of the season next Saturday when they travel to suburban River Forest to meet Concordia University Chicago.
Junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) hooked up with Brizzolara on scoring plays of 12 and 32 yards midway through the first quarter as the Maroons took an early 14-0 lead. Beloit got on the board in the final minute of the period on a 53-yard pass from Brian Maughn to Brian Fayer.
The Maroons scored a pair of touchdowns early in the second stanza to go up 28-7. Senior running back Francis Adarkwa (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South), who finished with 128 yards on 22 carries, scored on a 1-yard plunge before Gaines ran in from 9 yards out with 9:54 left in the half.
Beloit scored the final points of the first half on a 60-yard scoring strike from Maughn to Derek Carrier. Carrier caught eight passes for 160 yards on the night.
The teams traded field goals in the third quarter to make the score 31-17 in favor of the Maroons.
Gaines then scored on runs of 18 and 7 yards as Chicago sealed the win in the final period. He finished the game with 74 yards on only seven attempts.
A Maughn 4-yard run in the final minute capped the scoring.
En route to his first victory as a collegiate starter, Shelton completed 10 of 22 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Maughn was 22 of 43 for 340 yards, two scores, and two picks.
Chicago extended its Stagg Field winning streak to seven games, one shy of the longest home winning streak of the Maroons' modern era (since 1969).
With its third straight opening day victory, Chicago improved to 13-5 in season debuts during Head Coach Dick Maloney's tenure.
The Maroons play their first road game of the season next Saturday when they travel to suburban River Forest to meet Concordia University Chicago.
Maroons Improve to 4-0
ELMHURST, Ill. -- The 25th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team won twice on the second and final day of the Elmhurst College Invitational Saturday afternoon to improve to 4-0 on the year.
Chicago opened the day with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-18 win over John Carroll University (2-1).
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit eight kills in 14 attempts without an error for a .571 percentage. Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) collected seven kills, while junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with three blocks.
The Maroons hit at a .282 clip, marking their best performance of the young season.
Three Maroons hit double-digit kills as Chicago capped the event with a 27-25, 25-21, 25-17 win over Capital University (1-2).
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (pictured) hit a team-high 11 kills, while Smalls and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) each added 10.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) contributed a season-high 21 digs.
Belak and Smalls represented Chicago on the all-tournament team.
Chicago returns to action Tuesday night at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Chicago opened the day with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-18 win over John Carroll University (2-1).
Junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) hit eight kills in 14 attempts without an error for a .571 percentage. Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) collected seven kills, while junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) finished with three blocks.
The Maroons hit at a .282 clip, marking their best performance of the young season.
Three Maroons hit double-digit kills as Chicago capped the event with a 27-25, 25-21, 25-17 win over Capital University (1-2).
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (pictured) hit a team-high 11 kills, while Smalls and senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) each added 10.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) contributed a season-high 21 digs.
Belak and Smalls represented Chicago on the all-tournament team.
Chicago returns to action Tuesday night at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Maroons Win Two in 2011 Debut
ELMHURST, Ill. -- The 25th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team opened its 2011 campaign with a pair of victories Friday night at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Chicago began the evening with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-15 win over Adrian College (0-1).
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) each hit eight kills and combined to hit at a .433 clip.
In her debut as the Maroons' setter, sophomore Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 35 assists to go along with a pair of aces.
In Friday's second match, the Maroons won a four-set decision over the host Bluejays (1-1) 25-22, 25-22, 15-25, 25-23.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) and senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit 16 and 14 kills, respectively.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) led the Maroons in double digit digs with 17.
Action continues Saturday as the Maroons take on John Carroll University at 10 a.m. and Capital University at noon.
Chicago began the evening with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-15 win over Adrian College (0-1).
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) each hit eight kills and combined to hit at a .433 clip.
In her debut as the Maroons' setter, sophomore Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 35 assists to go along with a pair of aces.
In Friday's second match, the Maroons won a four-set decision over the host Bluejays (1-1) 25-22, 25-22, 15-25, 25-23.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) and senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit 16 and 14 kills, respectively.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) led the Maroons in double digit digs with 17.
Action continues Saturday as the Maroons take on John Carroll University at 10 a.m. and Capital University at noon.
Maroons Finish 2nd at Elmhurst Invite
ELMHURST, Ill. -- The University of Chicago men's cross country team opened its 2011 campaign with a second-place finish at the Elmhurst College Earlybird Invitational Friday afternoon.
North Central College won the meet with 31 points, while Chicago was next with 62.
Junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) led three Chicago runners finishing among the top 10. Whitmore (left) placed third among 171 runners with a time of 19:25 on the six-kilometer course.
Freshman Renat Zalov (Buffalo Grove, Ill./ Phillips Academy Andover) and senior Mahmoud Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills) (right) finished ninth (19:52) and 10th (19:53), respectively.
North Central's Tim Hird led the field, covering the course in 19:17.
Chicago returns to action next Friday at Aurora University.
North Central College won the meet with 31 points, while Chicago was next with 62.
Junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) led three Chicago runners finishing among the top 10. Whitmore (left) placed third among 171 runners with a time of 19:25 on the six-kilometer course.
Freshman Renat Zalov (Buffalo Grove, Ill./ Phillips Academy Andover) and senior Mahmoud Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills) (right) finished ninth (19:52) and 10th (19:53), respectively.
North Central's Tim Hird led the field, covering the course in 19:17.
Chicago returns to action next Friday at Aurora University.
Maroons Win Elmhurst Invitational
ELMHURST, Ill. -- Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) and sophomore Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) were the top two individual finishers as the University of Chicago women's cross country team led the 12-team field at the season-opening Elmhurst College Earlybird Invitational Friday afternoon.
Chicago topped the team standings with 27 points, outpacing runner-up Lewis University (71) and third place University of St. Francis (74).
Ohman (right) paced the 130-runner pack with a four-kilometer time of 15:16. Wummer (left) crossed the line in second place at 15:27.
Three other Maroons placed among the top 10: senior Sonia Khan (Hoffman Estates, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) (6th, 15:53), senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) (8th, 15:56), and sophomore Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (10th, 16:01).
Chicago returns to action next Friday at Aurora University.
Chicago topped the team standings with 27 points, outpacing runner-up Lewis University (71) and third place University of St. Francis (74).
Ohman (right) paced the 130-runner pack with a four-kilometer time of 15:16. Wummer (left) crossed the line in second place at 15:27.
Three other Maroons placed among the top 10: senior Sonia Khan (Hoffman Estates, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) (6th, 15:53), senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) (8th, 15:56), and sophomore Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (10th, 16:01).
Chicago returns to action next Friday at Aurora University.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Men's Soccer Drops Season Debut in Overtime
RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- Dominican University's Andrew Lynch scored in the closing seconds of the first overtime period to lift the host Stars to a 2-1 victory over the University of Chicago men's soccer team in the season opener for both teams Thursday.
Lynch tallied off an assist from Kyle Boekeloo with 15 seconds remaining in the first overtime session.
Chicago scored the game's first goal in the 53rd minute when senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) notched his 21st career tally. Freshman forward Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) was credited with the assist.
Dominican evened the score on Leo Elizalde's goal in the 80th minute.
Chicago held a slim 10-8 edge on shots, but the Stars had eight corner kicks to the Maroons' two.
Dominican netminder Dan Cimicata collected four saves, while senior goalkeeper Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) made one stop.
The Maroons continue their season-opening six-game road swing Sunday at Kalamazoo College. Game time is set for 2 p.m. (ET).
Lynch tallied off an assist from Kyle Boekeloo with 15 seconds remaining in the first overtime session.
Chicago scored the game's first goal in the 53rd minute when senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) notched his 21st career tally. Freshman forward Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) was credited with the assist.
Dominican evened the score on Leo Elizalde's goal in the 80th minute.
Chicago held a slim 10-8 edge on shots, but the Stars had eight corner kicks to the Maroons' two.
Dominican netminder Dan Cimicata collected four saves, while senior goalkeeper Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) made one stop.
The Maroons continue their season-opening six-game road swing Sunday at Kalamazoo College. Game time is set for 2 p.m. (ET).
Women's Soccer Defeats Kalamazoo in Season Opener
CHICAGO -- Sophomore forward Natalia Jovanovic (Gurnee, Ill./ Warren) assisted on the game's first goal and added an insurance goal in the closing minutes as the 20th-ranked University of Chicago women's soccer team shut out Kalamazoo College 2-0 in the season opener for both teams Thursday at Stagg Field.
Following a scoreless first half in which Chicago notched a 6-2 edge in shots, the Maroons got on the board in the 56th minute. Jovanovic fed a cross to junior midfielder Brigette Kragie (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South), who fired a shot past Hornet netminder Courtney McCoy.
The score remained 1-0 until the 87th minute when Jovanovic scored from eight yards out off an assist from freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand).
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) made four saves as Chicago posted its seventh straight shutout dating back to last season. The Maroons have held opponents scoreless for 748 minutes since Oct. 17, 2010.
En route to extending their opening day unbeaten streak to seven games (6-0-1), the Maroons outshot Kalamazoo 16-5.
Chicago returns to action at home Sunday when it takes on Dominican University at 1 p.m.
Following a scoreless first half in which Chicago notched a 6-2 edge in shots, the Maroons got on the board in the 56th minute. Jovanovic fed a cross to junior midfielder Brigette Kragie (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South), who fired a shot past Hornet netminder Courtney McCoy.
The score remained 1-0 until the 87th minute when Jovanovic scored from eight yards out off an assist from freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand).
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) made four saves as Chicago posted its seventh straight shutout dating back to last season. The Maroons have held opponents scoreless for 748 minutes since Oct. 17, 2010.
En route to extending their opening day unbeaten streak to seven games (6-0-1), the Maroons outshot Kalamazoo 16-5.
Chicago returns to action at home Sunday when it takes on Dominican University at 1 p.m.
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