CHICAGO -- Freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute (pictured above) as the University of Chicago defeated the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1-0 in non-conference men's soccer action Sunday at Stagg Field.
Senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ Wauwatosa West) recorded the assist on Kurfirst's goal, his second of the year.
Chicago held the Warhawks to two shots on goal, as freshman netminder Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) needed to make only one save to record the shutout.
Team Records
With its second straight win, Chicago raised its record above the .500 mark at 7-6-1. Wisconsin-Whitewater slipped to 10-7, losing for only the second time in its last six contests. The Warhawks entered the game as the sixth-ranked team in the NSCAA North Region.
Beyond the Box Score
The 1-0 win ended the Maroons' five-game losing streak in games decided by one goal. Chicago improved to 4-6 in one-goal affairs on the season.
Sunday's match was the Maroons' final non-conference tilt of the season. Chicago finished the year 7-2-2 in non-league play.
Chicago improved to 3-1-1 at Stagg Field.
With Sunday's win, the Maroons snapped a four-game series losing streak and took an 8-7-1 all-time lead in the rivalry.
Both of Kurfirst's goals this season have been game-winners.
With his assist, Pikna has registered a point in three of his last four games.
Lane's shutout was his fifth of the campaign.
Prior to the start of the match, former All-American Pat Barry participated in the captains coin toss. Friday night, Barry (1999-2001) became the first UChicago men's soccer player inducted into the University's Athletics Hall of Fame.
Up Next
Chicago returns to University Athletic Association play Friday afternoon when it entertains Case Western Reserve University at 3 p.m. Friday's game marks the start of a three-game season-ending UAA homestand.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Swimming & Diving Opens Season at Wheaton
WHEATON, Ill. -- The University of Chicago men's and women's swimming & diving teams opened their 2011-12 campaigns with dual meet victories Saturday at Wheaton (Ill.) College. The men won 166-82, while the women prevailed 145-105.
Results At A Glance
Chicago's men won all individual events and both relays. In the women's race, the Maroons took six of nine individual events and both relays.
Individual Winners - Men
Andrew Salomon (Fr. - Park Ridge, Ill./ Maine South)
200 freestyle (1:46.25), 500 freestyle (4:53.31)
Henry Kimball (Fr. - Boca Raton, Fla./ Boca Raton)
1000 freestyle (10:15.11)
Marius Aleska (Sr. - Riverside, Ill./ Riverside Brookfield) (pictured)
50 freestyle (21.88)
Eric Hallman (So. - Oak Park, Ill./ Oak Park River Forest)
200 IM (2:00.40)
Charles Du (Jr. - Richmond Heights, Mo./ Clayton)
200 butterfly (2:04.11)
Nicolas Santoro (Sr. - Barrington, Ill./ Barrington)
100 butterfly (49.05)
Robert Vanneste (Sr. - St. Petersburg, Fla./ St. Petersburg IB)
200 backstroke (2:04.49)
Andrew Angeles (Fr. - Pasadena, Calif./ Loyola)
200 breaststroke (2:06.95)
Individual Winners - Women
Vivian Yuen (So. - Cupertino, Calif./ Monta Vista)
200 IM (2:13.12), 200 backstroke (2:10.15)
Jennifer Hill (Fr. - Urbana, Ill./ Urbana)
50 freestyle (24.88)
Kit-Ying Ho (Fr. - Johns Creek, Ga./ Northview)
200 butterfly (2:14.92)
Tara Levens (Sr. - Palo Alto, Calif./ Gunn)
100 freestyle (54.50)
Cathy Chen (So. - Potomac, Md./ Churchill)
200 breaststroke (2:35.02)
Team Records
Both teams are now 1-0 on the season.
Notes
Chicago improved to 28-13 (men) and 30-13 (women) in dual meet competition in six years under Head Coach Jason Weber.
Saturday's meet was the only road dual of the season for the Maroons, who will return home for their next seven events (four duals, two invitationals, and one triangular).
Up Next
Chicago hosts the Illinois Institute of Technology next Saturday (Oct. 29) at 1 p.m.
Results At A Glance
Chicago's men won all individual events and both relays. In the women's race, the Maroons took six of nine individual events and both relays.
Individual Winners - Men
Andrew Salomon (Fr. - Park Ridge, Ill./ Maine South)
200 freestyle (1:46.25), 500 freestyle (4:53.31)
Henry Kimball (Fr. - Boca Raton, Fla./ Boca Raton)
1000 freestyle (10:15.11)
Marius Aleska (Sr. - Riverside, Ill./ Riverside Brookfield) (pictured)
50 freestyle (21.88)
Eric Hallman (So. - Oak Park, Ill./ Oak Park River Forest)
200 IM (2:00.40)
Charles Du (Jr. - Richmond Heights, Mo./ Clayton)
200 butterfly (2:04.11)
Nicolas Santoro (Sr. - Barrington, Ill./ Barrington)
100 butterfly (49.05)
Robert Vanneste (Sr. - St. Petersburg, Fla./ St. Petersburg IB)
200 backstroke (2:04.49)
Andrew Angeles (Fr. - Pasadena, Calif./ Loyola)
200 breaststroke (2:06.95)
Individual Winners - Women
Vivian Yuen (So. - Cupertino, Calif./ Monta Vista)
200 IM (2:13.12), 200 backstroke (2:10.15)
Jennifer Hill (Fr. - Urbana, Ill./ Urbana)
50 freestyle (24.88)
Kit-Ying Ho (Fr. - Johns Creek, Ga./ Northview)
200 butterfly (2:14.92)
Tara Levens (Sr. - Palo Alto, Calif./ Gunn)
100 freestyle (54.50)
Cathy Chen (So. - Potomac, Md./ Churchill)
200 breaststroke (2:35.02)
Team Records
Both teams are now 1-0 on the season.
Notes
Chicago improved to 28-13 (men) and 30-13 (women) in dual meet competition in six years under Head Coach Jason Weber.
Saturday's meet was the only road dual of the season for the Maroons, who will return home for their next seven events (four duals, two invitationals, and one triangular).
Up Next
Chicago hosts the Illinois Institute of Technology next Saturday (Oct. 29) at 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Volleyball Wins 3 of 4 at Elmhurst Invite
ELMHURST, Ill. -- The 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team won three of four matches Friday and Saturday at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Chicago opened the weekend with a 25-19, 25-11, 26-24 win over Simpson College (12-17). Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blockers Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) and Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) each had six blocks in the victory.
Brander then hit 19 kills and added seven blocks as the Maroons defeated Wheaton (Ill.) College (16-12) 25-14, 25-17, 24-26, 25-18 in Friday's second contest. Belak (11), Smalls (10), and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (10) also hit double-digit kills.
Chicago won Saturday's first match over the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (19-12) 25-14, 26-24, 25-19 behind nine kills from Brander and Smalls.
No. 19 Elmhurst (25-9) then handed the Maroons (27-4) a 25-19, 26-28, 25-21, 25-21 loss in the tournament finale. Smalls hit a team-high 16 kills, while Clark totaled 14.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy), who averaged 5.5 digs per set on the weekend, was named to the all-tournament team.
Chicago will remain idle until it travels to Manhattan for the University Athletic Association Championship Nov. 4-5.
Chicago opened the weekend with a 25-19, 25-11, 26-24 win over Simpson College (12-17). Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) and junior middle blockers Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) and Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) each had six blocks in the victory.
Brander then hit 19 kills and added seven blocks as the Maroons defeated Wheaton (Ill.) College (16-12) 25-14, 25-17, 24-26, 25-18 in Friday's second contest. Belak (11), Smalls (10), and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) (10) also hit double-digit kills.
Chicago won Saturday's first match over the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (19-12) 25-14, 26-24, 25-19 behind nine kills from Brander and Smalls.
No. 19 Elmhurst (25-9) then handed the Maroons (27-4) a 25-19, 26-28, 25-21, 25-21 loss in the tournament finale. Smalls hit a team-high 16 kills, while Clark totaled 14.
Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy), who averaged 5.5 digs per set on the weekend, was named to the all-tournament team.
Chicago will remain idle until it travels to Manhattan for the University Athletic Association Championship Nov. 4-5.
Football Wins Big on Homecoming
CHICAGO -- Junior wide receiver Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) scored two of the Maroons' six touchdowns -- setting two school records in the process -- as the University of Chicago football team celebrated Homecoming with a 41-17 win over Kenyon College before a capacity crowd Saturday at Stagg Field.
Brizzolara's two touchdowns gave him 37 for his career and increased his lifetime scoring total to 224 points, both Chicago modern era records (since 1969).
Chicago (5-2) used some offensive trickery to build a 21-10 first quarter lead. The Maroons scored the game's first points on a 1-yard Brizzolara run off a double reverse.
After Kenyon answered with a 1-yard Brett Williams plunge to even the score at 7-7, senior tailback Francis Adarkwa (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South) threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) to put the Maroons on top for good, 14-7.
Shelton pitched the ball to Adarkwa, who then stepped back and threw to a wide open Shelton for the touchdown. Adarkwa added a 1-yard touchdown run late in the opening stanza.
Chicago scored the only points of the second quarter on a 7-yard scoring strike from sophomore quarterback Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) to Brizzolara (pictured) at the 3:20 mark.
On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, senior cornerback Emmett Carrier (Glen Ellyn, Ill. Benet Academy) picked off Kenyon quarterback Dan Shannon's pass and brought it 34 yards to the end zone for his second touchdown return of the year and third of his career.
Williams, who finished the day with 136 yards on 32 carries, scored Kenyon's (0-7) final touchdown from 5 yards out midway through the third quarter.
Chicago closed out the scoring on a 1-yard plunge by freshman running back Zak Ross-Nash (Allendale, N.J./ Northern Highlands) with 7:02 left in the game. Ross-Nash gained 82 yards on 17 carries on the afternoon, while Adarkwa rushed for 73 yards on 15 attempts.
The win was the Maroons' third in four home games this season and their ninth consecutive home win over an unranked opponent. Chicago also won for the 29th straight occasion at Stagg Field when taking a lead into the fourth quarter.
The Maroons kick off University Athletic Association play next Saturday when they travel to Cleveland to take on Case Western Reserve University.
Brizzolara's two touchdowns gave him 37 for his career and increased his lifetime scoring total to 224 points, both Chicago modern era records (since 1969).
Chicago (5-2) used some offensive trickery to build a 21-10 first quarter lead. The Maroons scored the game's first points on a 1-yard Brizzolara run off a double reverse.
After Kenyon answered with a 1-yard Brett Williams plunge to even the score at 7-7, senior tailback Francis Adarkwa (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South) threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) to put the Maroons on top for good, 14-7.
Shelton pitched the ball to Adarkwa, who then stepped back and threw to a wide open Shelton for the touchdown. Adarkwa added a 1-yard touchdown run late in the opening stanza.
Chicago scored the only points of the second quarter on a 7-yard scoring strike from sophomore quarterback Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) to Brizzolara (pictured) at the 3:20 mark.
On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, senior cornerback Emmett Carrier (Glen Ellyn, Ill. Benet Academy) picked off Kenyon quarterback Dan Shannon's pass and brought it 34 yards to the end zone for his second touchdown return of the year and third of his career.
Williams, who finished the day with 136 yards on 32 carries, scored Kenyon's (0-7) final touchdown from 5 yards out midway through the third quarter.
Chicago closed out the scoring on a 1-yard plunge by freshman running back Zak Ross-Nash (Allendale, N.J./ Northern Highlands) with 7:02 left in the game. Ross-Nash gained 82 yards on 17 carries on the afternoon, while Adarkwa rushed for 73 yards on 15 attempts.
The win was the Maroons' third in four home games this season and their ninth consecutive home win over an unranked opponent. Chicago also won for the 29th straight occasion at Stagg Field when taking a lead into the fourth quarter.
The Maroons kick off University Athletic Association play next Saturday when they travel to Cleveland to take on Case Western Reserve University.
Women's Cross Country Wins North Central Invite
WINFIELD, Ill. -- The 33rd-ranked University of Chicago women's cross country team led the four-team field at the North Central College Cardinal Open Friday afternoon.
Chicago featured four of the top seven runners, including the top finisher, junior Julia Sizek (Dayton, Ohio/ Oakwood) and the runner-up, sophomore Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley).
Sizek (pictured) crossed the line with a three-mile time of 18:23, followed by Wummer in 18:33.
Junior Elsbeth Grant (Chapel Hill, N.C./ East Chapel Hill) placed fifth overall (18:46), while senior Ali Klooster (St. Louis, Mo./ University) finished seventh (19:02).
The Maroons will play host to the 2011 University Athletic Association Championship Saturday at Montrose Harbor in Chicago.
Chicago featured four of the top seven runners, including the top finisher, junior Julia Sizek (Dayton, Ohio/ Oakwood) and the runner-up, sophomore Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley).
Sizek (pictured) crossed the line with a three-mile time of 18:23, followed by Wummer in 18:33.
Junior Elsbeth Grant (Chapel Hill, N.C./ East Chapel Hill) placed fifth overall (18:46), while senior Ali Klooster (St. Louis, Mo./ University) finished seventh (19:02).
The Maroons will play host to the 2011 University Athletic Association Championship Saturday at Montrose Harbor in Chicago.
Men's Cross Country Takes 2nd at North Central Open
WINFIELD, Ill. -- The 10th-ranked University of Chicago men's cross country team finished second among six teams at the North Central College Cardinal Open Friday afternoon.
Sophomore Sam Butler (Wyndmoor, Pa./ Germantown Friends) was the Maroons' top runner, placing seventh overall with a three-mile time of 15:21. Sophomore Griffin Brunk (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) and senior Robert Cooper (Glen Ellyn, Ill./ Glenbard South) finished ninth (15:25) and 11th (15:28), respectively.
The Maroons will play host to the 2011 University Athletic Association Championship Saturday at Montrose Harbor in Chicago.
Sophomore Sam Butler (Wyndmoor, Pa./ Germantown Friends) was the Maroons' top runner, placing seventh overall with a three-mile time of 15:21. Sophomore Griffin Brunk (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) and senior Robert Cooper (Glen Ellyn, Ill./ Glenbard South) finished ninth (15:25) and 11th (15:28), respectively.
The Maroons will play host to the 2011 University Athletic Association Championship Saturday at Montrose Harbor in Chicago.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Coville Nets Two as Maroons Blank Concordia
CHICAGO -- Senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) scored two goals and assisted on another as the University of Chicago men's soccer team defeated Concordia University Chicago 4-0 Thursday night at Stagg Field.
Chicago, which snapped a five-game losing streak, scored the only goal it would need in the 13th minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) fifth goal of the season. Pikna took a feed from freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons) and slipped a shot past Cougar netminder John Gehm.
Coville made it 2-0 in the 37th minute on a shot from 10 yards out off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Coville tallied his second goal of the game and eighth of the season just 39 seconds into the second period. Kurfirst collected his second assist of the evening as he fed Coville in the box.
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) capped the scoring off an assist from Coville in the 52nd minute. Chase's goal was his third of the year.
Chicago (6-6-2) outshot the Cougars by a 25-4 margin. Gehm made several point blank stops to keep Concordia (3-13-1) in the match in the first half. He finished the night with six saves.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) made one save in 87 minutes for the Maroons, before giving way to sophomore Mason Harless (Plymouth, Minn./ Robbinsdale Armstrong) for the final 2:53.
Thursday's match marked the first meeting between the two schools.
The Maroons host the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in their final non-conference game of the year Sunday at 1 p.m.
Chicago, which snapped a five-game losing streak, scored the only goal it would need in the 13th minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) fifth goal of the season. Pikna took a feed from freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons) and slipped a shot past Cougar netminder John Gehm.
Coville made it 2-0 in the 37th minute on a shot from 10 yards out off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Coville tallied his second goal of the game and eighth of the season just 39 seconds into the second period. Kurfirst collected his second assist of the evening as he fed Coville in the box.
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) capped the scoring off an assist from Coville in the 52nd minute. Chase's goal was his third of the year.
Chicago (6-6-2) outshot the Cougars by a 25-4 margin. Gehm made several point blank stops to keep Concordia (3-13-1) in the match in the first half. He finished the night with six saves.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) made one save in 87 minutes for the Maroons, before giving way to sophomore Mason Harless (Plymouth, Minn./ Robbinsdale Armstrong) for the final 2:53.
Thursday's match marked the first meeting between the two schools.
The Maroons host the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in their final non-conference game of the year Sunday at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Volleyball Wins 5-Set Home Finale
CHICAGO -- Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) led four Maroons in double digit kills with 15 as the 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team outlasted Dominican University 24-26, 25-22, 25-12, 22-25, 15-13 in its home finale Wednesday night at the Ratner Athletics Center.
Smalls was one of three Maroons making their final career appearance at the Ratner Center, where they have helped their teams win 23 of 27 matches, including 22 straight over unranked opponents, since the 2008 campaign.
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) finished the night with 11 kills, 24 digs, three blocks, and two aces, while senior libero Ali Meyers (Crystal Lake, Ill./ Crystal Lake South) (pictured, left) contributed 21 digs.
Freshman Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) and junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) hit 13 and 12 kills, respectively. Trela also collected eight blocks.
Jacy Lawrence hit 15 kills for Dominican (23-5).
The Maroons (24-3) return to action Friday and Saturday at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Smalls was one of three Maroons making their final career appearance at the Ratner Center, where they have helped their teams win 23 of 27 matches, including 22 straight over unranked opponents, since the 2008 campaign.
Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured, right) finished the night with 11 kills, 24 digs, three blocks, and two aces, while senior libero Ali Meyers (Crystal Lake, Ill./ Crystal Lake South) (pictured, left) contributed 21 digs.
Freshman Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) and junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) hit 13 and 12 kills, respectively. Trela also collected eight blocks.
Jacy Lawrence hit 15 kills for Dominican (23-5).
The Maroons (24-3) return to action Friday and Saturday at the Elmhurst College Invitational.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Walby Wins #100 as Volleyball Takes Two at UAA Round Robin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- University of Chicago Head Volleyball Coach Vanessa Walby earned her 100th career victory as the 16th-ranked Maroons won a pair of matches on the final day of the University Athletic Association Round Robin Sunday at the University of Rochester.
Chicago improved to 23-3 on the season to raise Walby's four-year record to 100-46.
The Maroons finished UAA Round Robin competition with a 5-2 mark to claim the #3 seed at the Nov. 4-5 conference championship tournament at New York University.
Chicago hit at a season-best .444 clip as it began the day with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 win over NYU (15-10, 2-4).
Senior out Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) led the Maroons with eight kills, while freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) hit seven kills in eight attempts without an error.
Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) and sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) each collected four blocks.
The Maroons then defeated Carnegie Mellon University (12-11, 2-5) 25-13, 27-29, 25-20, 25-13 behind 18 kills from Trela and 11 from Smalls. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) collected 27 digs, and sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 49 assists.
Chicago makes its final home appearance of the season Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Dominican University.
Chicago improved to 23-3 on the season to raise Walby's four-year record to 100-46.
The Maroons finished UAA Round Robin competition with a 5-2 mark to claim the #3 seed at the Nov. 4-5 conference championship tournament at New York University.
Chicago hit at a season-best .444 clip as it began the day with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 win over NYU (15-10, 2-4).
Senior out Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) led the Maroons with eight kills, while freshman outside hitter Morgan Barry (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ University) hit seven kills in eight attempts without an error.
Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) and sophomore middle blocker Maggie Vaughn (Houston, Texas/ Lamar) each collected four blocks.
The Maroons then defeated Carnegie Mellon University (12-11, 2-5) 25-13, 27-29, 25-20, 25-13 behind 18 kills from Trela and 11 from Smalls. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) collected 27 digs, and sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central) was credited with 49 assists.
Chicago makes its final home appearance of the season Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Dominican University.
Women's Soccer Wins 3-1 at NYU
NEW YORK -- Three different players scored and three others collected assists as the 24th-ranked University of Chicago women's soccer team defeated host New York University 3-1 in University Athletic Association action Sunday afternoon.
Chicago (7-4-2 overall, 1-1-2 UAA) scored the only goal of the first half.
In the 36th minute, sophomore defender Beatrice Hobson (Cincinnati, Ohio/ Ursuline Academy) fed sophomore forward Micaela Harms (Corona del Mar, Calif./ Mater Dei) along the right endline. Harms then sent a cross to sophomore forward Kat Konstantinoff (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper), who tallied her third goal of the season from point blank range.
Chicago made it 2-0 in the 64th minute when freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand) set up freshman forward Sara Kwan's (Irvine, Calif./ University) eight-yard shot inside the far right post. Kwan's (pictured) goal was her third of the year and second game-winner.
Freshman defender Katie Shivanandan (Atlanta, Ga./ Westminster) scored the Maroons' final goal in the 83rd minute off a free kick for her first career tally.
NYU (9-5, 1-3) avoided the shutout when Serra Tumay scored off a free kick in the 85th minute.
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) made four saves for the Maroons.
Chicago will play its final non-conference game of the season Saturday at Millikin University.
Chicago (7-4-2 overall, 1-1-2 UAA) scored the only goal of the first half.
In the 36th minute, sophomore defender Beatrice Hobson (Cincinnati, Ohio/ Ursuline Academy) fed sophomore forward Micaela Harms (Corona del Mar, Calif./ Mater Dei) along the right endline. Harms then sent a cross to sophomore forward Kat Konstantinoff (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper), who tallied her third goal of the season from point blank range.
Chicago made it 2-0 in the 64th minute when freshman forward Meghan Derken (Madison, Conn./ Hand) set up freshman forward Sara Kwan's (Irvine, Calif./ University) eight-yard shot inside the far right post. Kwan's (pictured) goal was her third of the year and second game-winner.
Freshman defender Katie Shivanandan (Atlanta, Ga./ Westminster) scored the Maroons' final goal in the 83rd minute off a free kick for her first career tally.
NYU (9-5, 1-3) avoided the shutout when Serra Tumay scored off a free kick in the 85th minute.
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) made four saves for the Maroons.
Chicago will play its final non-conference game of the season Saturday at Millikin University.
Men's Soccer Falls in Double O.T.
NEW YORK -- New York University's Kyle Green scored both of his team's goals as the host Violets defeated the University of Chicago men's soccer team 2-1 in double overtime in University Athletic Association action Sunday afternoon.
With just over a minute left in the match, Colm Dillane sent a corner kick to Green, who headed the ball into the net to give NYU (6-6-1 overall, 2-2 UAA) the victory.
Green gave the Violets the lead in the 18th minute, scoring on a breakaway after stealing a pass back to the keeper.
Senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) headed in a corner kick attempt from sophomore Sawyer Kisken (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) in the 82nd minute to even the score and send the game into overtime. The goal was Coville's sixth of the season.
Coville (pictured) nearly gave the Maroons (5-6-2, 0-4) the win in the final minute of regulation with a header off the top of the crossbar. In the first overtime, he fired a shot from 30 yards away that NYU netminder Forrest Sexton stopped with a diving save -- one of his seven on the day.
The Maroons, who suffered their fifth straight loss, outshot NYU 15-8.
Chicago returns home for its final non-conference game of the year Thursday against Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
With just over a minute left in the match, Colm Dillane sent a corner kick to Green, who headed the ball into the net to give NYU (6-6-1 overall, 2-2 UAA) the victory.
Green gave the Violets the lead in the 18th minute, scoring on a breakaway after stealing a pass back to the keeper.
Senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) headed in a corner kick attempt from sophomore Sawyer Kisken (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) in the 82nd minute to even the score and send the game into overtime. The goal was Coville's sixth of the season.
Coville (pictured) nearly gave the Maroons (5-6-2, 0-4) the win in the final minute of regulation with a header off the top of the crossbar. In the first overtime, he fired a shot from 30 yards away that NYU netminder Forrest Sexton stopped with a diving save -- one of his seven on the day.
The Maroons, who suffered their fifth straight loss, outshot NYU 15-8.
Chicago returns home for its final non-conference game of the year Thursday against Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Women's Cross Country Places 12th at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- The 32nd-ranked University of Chicago women's cross country team finished 12th out of 43 teams at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Brooks Invitational Saturday.
The meet, held on the course that will serve as the site for the 2011 NCAA Division III Championships, featured nine top-25 ranked teams and was the largest event in Division III this season.
Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) (pictured) paced the Maroons, finishing ninth out of 395 runners with a six-kilometer time of 22:22. Senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) placed 45th with a time of 23:00.
Chicago's next three finishers were senior Sonia Khan (Hoffman Estates, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) (80th place, 23:26), junior Sarah Peluse (Buffalo Grove, Ill./ Buffalo Grove) (100th, 23:39), and sophomore Micaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (111th, 23:45).
Third-ranked Washington (Mo.) University won the meet with 61 points. Chicago totaled 336.
The Maroons return to action Friday at North Central.
The meet, held on the course that will serve as the site for the 2011 NCAA Division III Championships, featured nine top-25 ranked teams and was the largest event in Division III this season.
Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) (pictured) paced the Maroons, finishing ninth out of 395 runners with a six-kilometer time of 22:22. Senior Jane Simpson (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) placed 45th with a time of 23:00.
Chicago's next three finishers were senior Sonia Khan (Hoffman Estates, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) (80th place, 23:26), junior Sarah Peluse (Buffalo Grove, Ill./ Buffalo Grove) (100th, 23:39), and sophomore Micaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (111th, 23:45).
Third-ranked Washington (Mo.) University won the meet with 61 points. Chicago totaled 336.
The Maroons return to action Friday at North Central.
Volleyball Defeats Brandeis, Falls to WashU
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team split two matches Saturday at the University Athletic Association Round Robin, defeating Brandeis University in three sets before falling in four sets to second-ranked Washington (Mo.) University.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) led a balanced attack as Chicago defeated Brandeis (7-12 overall, 0-4 UAA) 25-14, 25-14, 25-20 in Saturday's first match.
Clark hit five kills, while six other Maroons collected four. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) served six aces -- the most by a Chicago player this season -- and had 11 digs.
Chicago then dropped a 22-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-22 decision to second-ranked and undefeated Washington (22-0, 4-0). The Maroons' first set win halted Washington's NCAA Division III record consecutive sets won streak at 63.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) led the Maroons (21-3, 3-2) with 10 kills.
Chicago wraps up UAA Round Robin play Sunday with matches against New York University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) led a balanced attack as Chicago defeated Brandeis (7-12 overall, 0-4 UAA) 25-14, 25-14, 25-20 in Saturday's first match.
Clark hit five kills, while six other Maroons collected four. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy Academy) served six aces -- the most by a Chicago player this season -- and had 11 digs.
Chicago then dropped a 22-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-22 decision to second-ranked and undefeated Washington (22-0, 4-0). The Maroons' first set win halted Washington's NCAA Division III record consecutive sets won streak at 63.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) led the Maroons (21-3, 3-2) with 10 kills.
Chicago wraps up UAA Round Robin play Sunday with matches against New York University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Women's Soccer Ties 1-1 at Brandeis
BOSTON -- In a game stalled by an 89-minute lightning delay, the 24th-ranked University of Chicago and host Brandeis University played to a 1-1 tie in University Athletic Association women's soccer action Friday night.
Brandeis (5-7-1 overall, 0-2-1 UAA) scored 2:01 into the match when Mary Shimko sent a high shot just over the outstretched arms of Chicago senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel). Mimi Theodore assisted on the goal, Shimko's third of the year.
Chicago (6-4-2, 0-1-2) had a scoring chance late in the first half, but Brandeis netminder Francine Kofinas stopped a shot from freshman defender Ellie von Storch (Charlottesville, Va./ Charlottesville) (pictured) with a diving save.
Chicago tied the game in the 54th minute on senior forward Allison Hegel's (Vienna, Va./ Jefferson) team-leading seventh goal of the season. Less than two minutes after Hegel's goal, lightning forced a 1:29 delay.
Gormley came up with a key save in the 80th minute, tipping an Alyssa Fenenbock shot over the top of the goal.
In the closing seconds of regulation, Kofinas stopped Hegel on a breakaway to send the game into overtime.
Brandeis held a 19-18 edge in shots. Gormley made nine saves, while Kofinas stopped six shots.
The Maroons play the second half of their UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University.
Brandeis (5-7-1 overall, 0-2-1 UAA) scored 2:01 into the match when Mary Shimko sent a high shot just over the outstretched arms of Chicago senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel). Mimi Theodore assisted on the goal, Shimko's third of the year.
Chicago (6-4-2, 0-1-2) had a scoring chance late in the first half, but Brandeis netminder Francine Kofinas stopped a shot from freshman defender Ellie von Storch (Charlottesville, Va./ Charlottesville) (pictured) with a diving save.
Chicago tied the game in the 54th minute on senior forward Allison Hegel's (Vienna, Va./ Jefferson) team-leading seventh goal of the season. Less than two minutes after Hegel's goal, lightning forced a 1:29 delay.
Gormley came up with a key save in the 80th minute, tipping an Alyssa Fenenbock shot over the top of the goal.
In the closing seconds of regulation, Kofinas stopped Hegel on a breakaway to send the game into overtime.
Brandeis held a 19-18 edge in shots. Gormley made nine saves, while Kofinas stopped six shots.
The Maroons play the second half of their UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University.
Men's Soccer Drops 4th Straight, 2-1 at Brandeis
BOSTON -- Kyle Feather's goal early in the second half proved to be the difference as host Brandeis University defeated the University of Chicago 2-1 in University Athletic Association men's soccer action Friday afternoon.
With their fourth straight loss, the Maroons fell to 5-5-2 overall, 0-3 in UAA play. Brandeis improved to 8-3-1 overall, 1-1-1 in league action.
With the match even at 1-1 in the 57th minute, Brandeis' Ben Applefield dribbled along the left side and centered the ball to Feather, who found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year.
Sam Ocel gave the Judges the lead just 3:32 into the contest on a shot into the far left corner. Steve Keuchkarian was credited with the assist.
Chicago got on the board in the 21st minute when freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade) (pictured) sent a cross to senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West), who finished for his fourth goal of the season.
The Maroons outshot Brandeis 14-8, including an 8-2 margin in the second half. Blake Minchoff collected four saves for the Judges, while Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) stopped three shots.
Chicago plays the second half of its UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University. Sunday's match will mark the Maroons' final road appearance of the year.
With their fourth straight loss, the Maroons fell to 5-5-2 overall, 0-3 in UAA play. Brandeis improved to 8-3-1 overall, 1-1-1 in league action.
With the match even at 1-1 in the 57th minute, Brandeis' Ben Applefield dribbled along the left side and centered the ball to Feather, who found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year.
Sam Ocel gave the Judges the lead just 3:32 into the contest on a shot into the far left corner. Steve Keuchkarian was credited with the assist.
Chicago got on the board in the 21st minute when freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade) (pictured) sent a cross to senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West), who finished for his fourth goal of the season.
The Maroons outshot Brandeis 14-8, including an 8-2 margin in the second half. Blake Minchoff collected four saves for the Judges, while Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) stopped three shots.
Chicago plays the second half of its UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University. Sunday's match will mark the Maroons' final road appearance of the year.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Maroons Recognized for Academic Accomplishments
CHICAGO -- Six members of the 2011 University of Chicago softball team have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American Scholar Athlete Team.
Representing the Maroons were class of 2011 infielder Natalie Povilonis (Naperville, Ill./ Waubonsie Valley); class of 2012 first baseman Liz Payonk (Palos Heights, Ill./ Stagg); class of 2013 pitcher Melissa Collins (Green Bay, Wis./ Ashwaubenon) and outfielder Stazi Tangherlini (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y./ The Masters School); and class of 2014 outfielders Kaitlyn Carpenter (Des Moines, Iowa/ East) and Julia Covello (Mill Creek, Wash./ Jackson).
All-America Scholar Athlete designation is awarded to players who achieved a 3.50 grade point average or higher during the 2010-11 academic year.
In addition to the individual accolades, Chicago garnered All-Academic Team honors as the Maroons' 15 players compiled a composite grade point average of 3.38 -- the 28th-highest GPA among 398 NCAA Division III squads.
With a 23-11 record last spring, Chicago notched its eighth 20-victory campaign in 12 years under Head Coach Ruth Kmak.
Representing the Maroons were class of 2011 infielder Natalie Povilonis (Naperville, Ill./ Waubonsie Valley); class of 2012 first baseman Liz Payonk (Palos Heights, Ill./ Stagg); class of 2013 pitcher Melissa Collins (Green Bay, Wis./ Ashwaubenon) and outfielder Stazi Tangherlini (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y./ The Masters School); and class of 2014 outfielders Kaitlyn Carpenter (Des Moines, Iowa/ East) and Julia Covello (Mill Creek, Wash./ Jackson).
All-America Scholar Athlete designation is awarded to players who achieved a 3.50 grade point average or higher during the 2010-11 academic year.
In addition to the individual accolades, Chicago garnered All-Academic Team honors as the Maroons' 15 players compiled a composite grade point average of 3.38 -- the 28th-highest GPA among 398 NCAA Division III squads.
With a 23-11 record last spring, Chicago notched its eighth 20-victory campaign in 12 years under Head Coach Ruth Kmak.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Jeff Sauer Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
CHICAGO -- University of Chicago junior punter Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) has been named to this week's D3football.com Team of the Week.
In the Maroons' 38-23 victory over Denison University this past Saturday, Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines.
Sauer ranks 11th in the NCAA Division III with a 41.4-yard punting average through six games this season.
Sauer made his first career appearance on the D3football.com Team of the Week, which recognizes the top Division III performers at each position during the previous week's action.
In the Maroons' 38-23 victory over Denison University this past Saturday, Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines.
Sauer ranks 11th in the NCAA Division III with a 41.4-yard punting average through six games this season.
Sauer made his first career appearance on the D3football.com Team of the Week, which recognizes the top Division III performers at each position during the previous week's action.
Taylor Simpson Named Preseason Player of the Year; Maroons Ranked #2 Nationally
Oct. 11, 2011 - Women's Basketball
Taylor Simpson Named Preseason Player of the Year;
Maroons Ranked #2 Nationally
CHICAGO -- Women's Division III News has tabbed University of Chicago senior forward Taylor Simpson (Lee's Summit, Mo./ Lee's Summit) as its Preseason Player of the Year and ranked the Maroons #2 in its 2011-12 NCAA Division III preview edition.
Last season, Simpson earned inclusion on three All-America Teams -- Women's Basketball Coaches Association (first team), Women's Division III News (second team), and D3hoops.com (third team) -- as she helped lead the Maroons to the University Athletic Association championship and their first trip to the Division III Elite Eight.
The 2010-11 UAA Player of the Year, Simpson averaged 14.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting 55.6% from the field and 78.6% from the free throw line. She scored double figures in 23 of 29 contests, grabbed double digit rebounds on 16 occasions, and notched 13 double-doubles.
Senior guard Meghan Herrick (Cedarburg, Wis./ Cedarburg) joined Simpson on the preseason All-America Team as an honorable mention pick.
Herrick was a Women's Division III News honorable mention All-American last winter after she averaged 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game with a school-record 146 free throws made. She was the Maroons' leading scorer in NCAA tournament play with 19.5 points per contest.
Chicago captured the #2 spot in the Women's Division III News preseason poll, finishing behind defending national champion, Amherst College.
Head Coach Aaron Roussell's team returns all five starters from last year's national quarterfinalist squad, which won its final 18 regular season games and finished the campaign with a 25-4 record.
Chicago tips off its 2011-12 season at home Nov. 18 against Fontbonne University.
Taylor Simpson Named Preseason Player of the Year;
Maroons Ranked #2 Nationally
CHICAGO -- Women's Division III News has tabbed University of Chicago senior forward Taylor Simpson (Lee's Summit, Mo./ Lee's Summit) as its Preseason Player of the Year and ranked the Maroons #2 in its 2011-12 NCAA Division III preview edition.
Last season, Simpson earned inclusion on three All-America Teams -- Women's Basketball Coaches Association (first team), Women's Division III News (second team), and D3hoops.com (third team) -- as she helped lead the Maroons to the University Athletic Association championship and their first trip to the Division III Elite Eight.
The 2010-11 UAA Player of the Year, Simpson averaged 14.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting 55.6% from the field and 78.6% from the free throw line. She scored double figures in 23 of 29 contests, grabbed double digit rebounds on 16 occasions, and notched 13 double-doubles.
Senior guard Meghan Herrick (Cedarburg, Wis./ Cedarburg) joined Simpson on the preseason All-America Team as an honorable mention pick.
Herrick was a Women's Division III News honorable mention All-American last winter after she averaged 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game with a school-record 146 free throws made. She was the Maroons' leading scorer in NCAA tournament play with 19.5 points per contest.
Chicago captured the #2 spot in the Women's Division III News preseason poll, finishing behind defending national champion, Amherst College.
Head Coach Aaron Roussell's team returns all five starters from last year's national quarterfinalist squad, which won its final 18 regular season games and finished the campaign with a 25-4 record.
Chicago tips off its 2011-12 season at home Nov. 18 against Fontbonne University.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Three Maroons Earn UAA Weekly Honors
CHICAGO -- University of Chicago junior volleyball player Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) and junior football players Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) and Jeff Sauer (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) have been selected as this week's University Athletic Association Athletes of the Week.
Brander (pictured) hit at a .571 clip as the Maroons defeated Concordia University Chicago and Wheaton (Ill.) College on the road. She collected 22 kills in 35 attempts with just two errors in addition to recording five blocks in six sets.
A first-time UAA Athlete of the Week honoree, Brander leads the 20-2 Maroons with a .345 attack percentage and ranks second on the team with 59 blocks.
Brizzolara scored three touchdowns on five touches in Chicago’s 38-23 win over Denison University. He scored on a 53-yard completion on the first play from scrimmage, a 39-yard punt return midway through the second quarter, and a 24-yard catch later in the second quarter.
Brizzolara's second touchdown reception was the 31st of his career -- the most during Chicago's modern football era (since 1969). It also tied him for the most career total touchdowns (35) in school modern era history.
Brizzolara, who leads the 4-2 Maroons with 920 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns, claimed his second UAA weekly citation of the season and the seventh of his career.
En route to earning his first UAA award of the year and fourth of his career, Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts, which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines. He was also successful on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field try of 39 yards.
On the season, Sauer sports a 41.4-yard punting average and an 18-for-19 success rate on PAT attempts.
Brander (pictured) hit at a .571 clip as the Maroons defeated Concordia University Chicago and Wheaton (Ill.) College on the road. She collected 22 kills in 35 attempts with just two errors in addition to recording five blocks in six sets.
A first-time UAA Athlete of the Week honoree, Brander leads the 20-2 Maroons with a .345 attack percentage and ranks second on the team with 59 blocks.
Brizzolara scored three touchdowns on five touches in Chicago’s 38-23 win over Denison University. He scored on a 53-yard completion on the first play from scrimmage, a 39-yard punt return midway through the second quarter, and a 24-yard catch later in the second quarter.
Brizzolara's second touchdown reception was the 31st of his career -- the most during Chicago's modern football era (since 1969). It also tied him for the most career total touchdowns (35) in school modern era history.
Brizzolara, who leads the 4-2 Maroons with 920 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns, claimed his second UAA weekly citation of the season and the seventh of his career.
En route to earning his first UAA award of the year and fourth of his career, Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts, which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines. He was also successful on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field try of 39 yards.
On the season, Sauer sports a 41.4-yard punting average and an 18-for-19 success rate on PAT attempts.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Women's Soccer Falls 1-0 at Carnegie Mellon
PITTSBURGH -- Carnegie Mellon University's Savina Reid scored the game's only goal late in the first half as the host Tartans defeated the 19th-ranked University of Chicago women's soccer team 1-0 in University Athletic Association play Sunday.
In the 30th minute, Jordy Greenberg played the ball to Reid, whose shot from 10 yards away found the near corner of the Chicago net. The goal was Reid's third of the year.
Carnegie Mellon (7-4 overall, 1-1 UAA) outshot the Maroons 14-11 on the day. Five of Chicago's 11 shots came in the game's final six minutes.
Tartan netminder Anna Albi made six saves, while senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) stopped five shots.
The Maroons (6-4-1, 0-1-1) travel to Boston Friday to take on UAA rival Brandeis University.
In the 30th minute, Jordy Greenberg played the ball to Reid, whose shot from 10 yards away found the near corner of the Chicago net. The goal was Reid's third of the year.
Carnegie Mellon (7-4 overall, 1-1 UAA) outshot the Maroons 14-11 on the day. Five of Chicago's 11 shots came in the game's final six minutes.
Tartan netminder Anna Albi made six saves, while senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) stopped five shots.
The Maroons (6-4-1, 0-1-1) travel to Boston Friday to take on UAA rival Brandeis University.
Men's Soccer Falls to Carnegie Mellon in Double O.T.
PITTSBURGH -- Scott Gerfen's goal 10 seconds into the second overtime period lifted host Carnegie Mellon University to a 3-2 win over the University of Chicago Sunday in University Athletic Association men's soccer action.
After collecting a ball that was played back to the outside at the onset of the fourth period, Gerfen moved up the right side and fired a shot inside the far post for the game-winner.
Chicago (5-4-2 overall, 0-2 UAA) held a 2-1 lead until the 87th minute when Chris Wysocki headed in a ball off a corner kick to force overtime.
Carnegie Mellon (5-4-1, 1-1) scored the game's first goal in the 59th minute. Following a deflected free kick, Mike Ferraco propelled a ball off his chest into the Chicago net from six yards away.
The Maroons scored twice during a five-minute stretch late in the second half, first on an own goal in the 71st minute.
In the 76th minute, sophomore Sawyer Kisken's (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) (pictured) shot was deflected by a Tartan defender and rolled to senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty), who sent the ball into the open net for his fifth goal of the season.
Chicago, which was outshot 15-8, suffered its third straight loss, all one-goal decisions.
The Maroons travel to Boston Friday to take on UAA rival Brandeis University.
After collecting a ball that was played back to the outside at the onset of the fourth period, Gerfen moved up the right side and fired a shot inside the far post for the game-winner.
Chicago (5-4-2 overall, 0-2 UAA) held a 2-1 lead until the 87th minute when Chris Wysocki headed in a ball off a corner kick to force overtime.
Carnegie Mellon (5-4-1, 1-1) scored the game's first goal in the 59th minute. Following a deflected free kick, Mike Ferraco propelled a ball off his chest into the Chicago net from six yards away.
The Maroons scored twice during a five-minute stretch late in the second half, first on an own goal in the 71st minute.
In the 76th minute, sophomore Sawyer Kisken's (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) (pictured) shot was deflected by a Tartan defender and rolled to senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty), who sent the ball into the open net for his fifth goal of the season.
Chicago, which was outshot 15-8, suffered its third straight loss, all one-goal decisions.
The Maroons travel to Boston Friday to take on UAA rival Brandeis University.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Brizzolara Breaks, Ties Modern Era Records as Maroons Win
GRANVILLE, Ohio -- Junior wide receiver Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) set one school record and tied another as the University of Chicago football team defeated Denison University 38-23 Saturday for its second straight victory.
Brizzolara caught a pair of touchdown passes, the 30th and 31st of his career, to surpass Clay Wolff (2007-10) as the Maroons' all-time modern era leader. He also scored on a punt return, giving him three touchdowns on the afternoon and 35 for his career -- matching Wolff atop the Chicago career leader board in that category.
Brizzolara's first touchdown came on the game's first play from scrimmage as he hooked up with junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) on a 53-yard completion.
Chicago (4-2) took a 17-6 lead early in the second quarter. Four plays after junior Jeff Sauer's (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) 59-yard punt forced Denison to start from its own 1-yard line, Brizzolara took a punt 39 yards to the end zone for his second touchdown return of the year and third of his career.
Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts, which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines. He was also successful on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field try of 39 yards.
The teams traded touchdowns in the final five minutes of the first half. Denison (3-3) scored on a 5-yard strike from Max Paulus to Andy Carpenter at the 4:08 mark, before Chicago answered with a 24-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) to Brizzolara with 1:17 to go. Chicago led 24-13 at halftime.
The Maroons scored the only touchdown of the third quarter on junior linebacker Alex Dzierbicki's (Clinton Township, Mich./ Chippewa Valley) 32-yard interception return. Dzierbicki had two picks on the day.
Shelton scored Chicago's final touchdown early in the fourth quarter on a 5-yard run. Paulus connected with Braden Layer from a yard out in the game's final two minutes to cap the scoring.
Chicago, which entered the game ranked 21st in Division III in sacks, brought down Paulus seven times. Junior defensive Nick Ross (St. Albans, Mo./ St. Louis Priory) and sophomore linebacker Michael Cifor (Manchester, Vt./ Loomis Chaffee) each accounted for two of those sacks.
Freshman running back Zak Ross-Nash (Allendale, N.J./ Northern Highlands) turned in his first career 100-yard performance, as he gained 104 yards on 14 carries. His 51-yard run in the fourth quarter helped set up the Maroons' final touchdown.
Paulus threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. The Big Red held the ball for 36:35 and held a 411-253 edge in total offense.
Chicago, which won for the eighth time in its last 12 road games, will enjoy an off week before returning home to celebrate Homecoming against Kenyon College on Oct. 22.
Brizzolara caught a pair of touchdown passes, the 30th and 31st of his career, to surpass Clay Wolff (2007-10) as the Maroons' all-time modern era leader. He also scored on a punt return, giving him three touchdowns on the afternoon and 35 for his career -- matching Wolff atop the Chicago career leader board in that category.
Brizzolara's first touchdown came on the game's first play from scrimmage as he hooked up with junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) on a 53-yard completion.
Chicago (4-2) took a 17-6 lead early in the second quarter. Four plays after junior Jeff Sauer's (Saddle River, N.J./ Northern Highlands) 59-yard punt forced Denison to start from its own 1-yard line, Brizzolara took a punt 39 yards to the end zone for his second touchdown return of the year and third of his career.
Sauer averaged 50.2 yards on four punts, which he placed at the Denison 1-, 2-, 7-, and 10-yard lines. He was also successful on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field try of 39 yards.
The teams traded touchdowns in the final five minutes of the first half. Denison (3-3) scored on a 5-yard strike from Max Paulus to Andy Carpenter at the 4:08 mark, before Chicago answered with a 24-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) to Brizzolara with 1:17 to go. Chicago led 24-13 at halftime.
The Maroons scored the only touchdown of the third quarter on junior linebacker Alex Dzierbicki's (Clinton Township, Mich./ Chippewa Valley) 32-yard interception return. Dzierbicki had two picks on the day.
Shelton scored Chicago's final touchdown early in the fourth quarter on a 5-yard run. Paulus connected with Braden Layer from a yard out in the game's final two minutes to cap the scoring.
Chicago, which entered the game ranked 21st in Division III in sacks, brought down Paulus seven times. Junior defensive Nick Ross (St. Albans, Mo./ St. Louis Priory) and sophomore linebacker Michael Cifor (Manchester, Vt./ Loomis Chaffee) each accounted for two of those sacks.
Freshman running back Zak Ross-Nash (Allendale, N.J./ Northern Highlands) turned in his first career 100-yard performance, as he gained 104 yards on 14 carries. His 51-yard run in the fourth quarter helped set up the Maroons' final touchdown.
Paulus threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. The Big Red held the ball for 36:35 and held a 411-253 edge in total offense.
Chicago, which won for the eighth time in its last 12 road games, will enjoy an off week before returning home to celebrate Homecoming against Kenyon College on Oct. 22.
Volleyball Wins 20th Match
WHEATON, Ill. -- Sparked by 17 kills from junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) and 56 assists from sophomore setter Nikki DelZenero (Hinsdale, Ill./ Hinsdale Central), the 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team defeated host Wheaton (Ill.) College 25-19, 19-25, 25-16, 29-27 Friday evening.
With the win, the Maroons improved to 20-2 on the year. Chicago achieved its 20th victory earlier than in any of its previous 39 campaigns.
Brander (pictured, left) committed only two errors in 29 attempts to finish the match with a .517 percentage. DelZenero's (pictured, right) 56 assists were a season high.
Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) hit at a .611 clip -- the highest by a Maroon this season -- with 12 kills in 18 swings with just one miscue. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) collected 24 digs.
The victory marked the Maroons' 21st consecutive win over an unranked Division III opponent and their 51st in 53 matches since Oct. 30, 2009.
Chicago will travel to the University of Rochester next weekend for the second of the season's two University Athletic Association Round Robins.
With the win, the Maroons improved to 20-2 on the year. Chicago achieved its 20th victory earlier than in any of its previous 39 campaigns.
Brander (pictured, left) committed only two errors in 29 attempts to finish the match with a .517 percentage. DelZenero's (pictured, right) 56 assists were a season high.
Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) hit at a .611 clip -- the highest by a Maroon this season -- with 12 kills in 18 swings with just one miscue. Junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) collected 24 digs.
The victory marked the Maroons' 21st consecutive win over an unranked Division III opponent and their 51st in 53 matches since Oct. 30, 2009.
Chicago will travel to the University of Rochester next weekend for the second of the season's two University Athletic Association Round Robins.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Volleyball Sweeps Concordia Chicago
RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- The 16th-ranked University of Chicago volleyball team improved to 19-2 on the season with a 25-15, 25-13, 25-17 win Wednesday night at Concordia University Chicago.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit a team-high eight kills, while junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) (pictured) collected six kills in eight attempts.
The victory marked the Maroons' 20th consecutive win over an unranked Division III opponent and their 50th in 52 matches since Oct. 30, 2009.
Concordia fell to 7-11.
Chicago returns to action Friday evening at Wheaton (Ill.) College.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) hit a team-high eight kills, while junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) (pictured) collected six kills in eight attempts.
The victory marked the Maroons' 20th consecutive win over an unranked Division III opponent and their 50th in 52 matches since Oct. 30, 2009.
Concordia fell to 7-11.
Chicago returns to action Friday evening at Wheaton (Ill.) College.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Men's Soccer Falls to Carthage in Final Minute
KENOSHA, Wis. -- Carthage College scored twice in the game's final six minutes, including the winning tally with :31 left in the match, en route to a 2-1 win over the University of Chicago men's soccer team Tuesday evening.
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) (pictured) gave the Maroons (5-3-2) the lead with his second goal of the season in the 61st minute.
The lead held until the 85th minute when Greg Pignataro tallied off an assist from Cale Brown.
With the game apparently headed to overtime, Carthage's Michael Dombrowski scored unassisted at the 89:29 mark.
Shots were even at 4-4 in the first half before Carthage (7-4-1) notched a 10-5 edge in the second period.
Carthage goalkeeper Milan Tijanic made three saves, while freshman netminder Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) collected five for the Maroons.
Chicago continues its four-game road stretch Sunday when it travels to Pittsburgh to face University Athletic Association rival Carnegie Mellon University.
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) (pictured) gave the Maroons (5-3-2) the lead with his second goal of the season in the 61st minute.
The lead held until the 85th minute when Greg Pignataro tallied off an assist from Cale Brown.
With the game apparently headed to overtime, Carthage's Michael Dombrowski scored unassisted at the 89:29 mark.
Shots were even at 4-4 in the first half before Carthage (7-4-1) notched a 10-5 edge in the second period.
Carthage goalkeeper Milan Tijanic made three saves, while freshman netminder Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) collected five for the Maroons.
Chicago continues its four-game road stretch Sunday when it travels to Pittsburgh to face University Athletic Association rival Carnegie Mellon University.
Hegel's Late Goal Lifts Women's Soccer Past Carthage
CHICAGO -- Senior Allison Hegel's (Vienna, Va./ Jefferson) goal in the 82nd minute lifted the 19th-ranked University of Chicago women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Carthage College Tuesday at Stagg Field.
Freshman Ellie von Storch (Charlottesville, Va./ Charlottesville) slipped a pass to Hegel (pictured), who then sent a shot into the lower right corner of the net with 8:49 remaining in the contest. The goal was Hegel's team-leading sixth of the year and her third game-winner.
Chicago, which snapped a three-game home winless streak, outshot the Lady Reds (4-6-1) by a 21-3 margin.
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) collected two saves to notch her fifth shutout of the year and 24th of her career, tying her for the second-most in Chicago history.
Carthage netminder Angela Spinelli made four saves, and Lady Red defenders stopped three other shots.
Chicago (6-3-1) travels to Pittsburgh to face University Athletic Association rival Carnegie Mellon University Sunday afternoon in the first of a four-match road swing.
Freshman Ellie von Storch (Charlottesville, Va./ Charlottesville) slipped a pass to Hegel (pictured), who then sent a shot into the lower right corner of the net with 8:49 remaining in the contest. The goal was Hegel's team-leading sixth of the year and her third game-winner.
Chicago, which snapped a three-game home winless streak, outshot the Lady Reds (4-6-1) by a 21-3 margin.
Senior goalkeeper Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) collected two saves to notch her fifth shutout of the year and 24th of her career, tying her for the second-most in Chicago history.
Carthage netminder Angela Spinelli made four saves, and Lady Red defenders stopped three other shots.
Chicago (6-3-1) travels to Pittsburgh to face University Athletic Association rival Carnegie Mellon University Sunday afternoon in the first of a four-match road swing.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Volleyball Defeats Rochester at UAA Round Robin
ST. LOUIS -- Senior outside hitter Colleen Belak (Louisville, Ky./ Presentation) (pictured) hit eight kills and junior middle blocker Caroline Brander (River Forest, Ill./ Trinity) collected six blocks as the 16th-ranked University of Chicago defeated the University of Rochester in three sets Sunday at the University Athletic Association Volleyball Round Robin.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) contribued four and three blocks, respectively, as the Maroons won the match 25-19, 25-19, 25-13.
Chicago improved to 18-2 overall, 2-1 in UAA play. The Yellowjackets slipped to 12-9, 0-3.
The Maroons return to non-conference play Wednesday night at Concordia University Chicago.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) contribued four and three blocks, respectively, as the Maroons won the match 25-19, 25-19, 25-13.
Chicago improved to 18-2 overall, 2-1 in UAA play. The Yellowjackets slipped to 12-9, 0-3.
The Maroons return to non-conference play Wednesday night at Concordia University Chicago.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Women's Cross Country Finishes 11th at Loyola Invite
CHICAGO -- The 34th-ranked University of Chicago women's cross country team placed 11th out of 45 teams representing all NCAA and NAIA Divisions at the Loyola University Lakefront Invitational Saturday at Montrose Harbor.
Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) (pictured, right) was the Maroons' top finisher, as she captured 35th place among 538 competitors with a five-kilometer time of 18:31.
Sophomores Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) and junior Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (pictured, center) clocked respective times of 18:53 and 18:56 to capture 65th and 72nd place.
The University of Toronto's Tamara Jewett led the field with a winning time of 17:08.
The University of Iowa won the meet. Chicago placed second among the nine Division III teams in the field.
The Maroons return to action in two weeks at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational. UW-Oshkosh is the site of the NCAA Division III Championship meet.
Senior Rachel Ohman (Solana Beach, Calif./ Torrey Pines) (pictured, right) was the Maroons' top finisher, as she captured 35th place among 538 competitors with a five-kilometer time of 18:31.
Sophomores Elise Wummer (Castro Valley, Calif./ Castro Valley) and junior Michaela Whitelaw (Swarthmore, Pa./ Strath Haven) (pictured, center) clocked respective times of 18:53 and 18:56 to capture 65th and 72nd place.
The University of Toronto's Tamara Jewett led the field with a winning time of 17:08.
The University of Iowa won the meet. Chicago placed second among the nine Division III teams in the field.
The Maroons return to action in two weeks at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational. UW-Oshkosh is the site of the NCAA Division III Championship meet.
Men's Cross Country Runs 6th at Loyola Invite
CHICAGO -- The 17th-ranked University of Chicago men's cross country team placed sixth among 48 teams representing all NCAA and NAIA Divisions at the Loyola University Lakefront Invitational Saturday at Montrose Harbor.
Junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) (pictured) was the Maroons' top finisher, as he captured seventh place among 539 competitors with an eight-kilometer time of 24:59.
Senior Mahmoud Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills) and junior Isaac Dalke (Portland, Ore./ Lincoln) clocked respective times of 26:02 and 26:05 to capture 42nd and 46th place.
The University of St. Thomas' Ben Sathre led the field with a winning time of 24:30.
The University of Toledo won the meet with 55 points. Chicago led the way among the eight Division III teams in the field.
The Maroons return to action in two weeks at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational. UW-Oshkosh is the site of the NCAA Division III Championship meet.
Junior Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius) (pictured) was the Maroons' top finisher, as he captured seventh place among 539 competitors with an eight-kilometer time of 24:59.
Senior Mahmoud Bahrani (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills) and junior Isaac Dalke (Portland, Ore./ Lincoln) clocked respective times of 26:02 and 26:05 to capture 42nd and 46th place.
The University of St. Thomas' Ben Sathre led the field with a winning time of 24:30.
The University of Toledo won the meet with 55 points. Chicago led the way among the eight Division III teams in the field.
The Maroons return to action in two weeks at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Invitational. UW-Oshkosh is the site of the NCAA Division III Championship meet.
Volleyball Splits at UAA Round Robin
ST. LOUIS -- On the opening day of the University Athletic Association Volleyball Round Robin at Washington (Mo.) University, the 16th-ranked University of Chicago split a pair of five-set matches, falling to fourth-ranked Emory University before defeating Case Western Reserve University.
The Maroons led Emory (18-1 overall, 1-0 UAA) two sets to one before the Eagles rallied to win 25-21, 20-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-8.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) each hit 11 kills for Chicago, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) and freshman libero Eirene Kim (La Canada, Calif./ La Canada) contributed 29 and 24 digs, repsectively.
Smalls (15) and Clark (14) then combined for 29 of the team's 60 kills as the Maroons rallied for a 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 25-22, 15-11 win over Case (12-5, 1-1). Brown (28 digs) and Kim (20) led the Maroons defensively. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) was credited with three block solos and four block assists.
UAA Round Robin action continues Sunday as the Maroons (17-2, 1-1) take on the University of Rochester at 10 a.m.
The Maroons led Emory (18-1 overall, 1-0 UAA) two sets to one before the Eagles rallied to win 25-21, 20-25, 18-25, 25-16, 15-8.
Senior outside hitter Isis Smalls (Humble, Texas/ Atascocita) (pictured) and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Clark (Purcellville, Va./ Loudon Valley) each hit 11 kills for Chicago, while junior libero Samantha Brown (Louisville, Ky./ Mercy) and freshman libero Eirene Kim (La Canada, Calif./ La Canada) contributed 29 and 24 digs, repsectively.
Smalls (15) and Clark (14) then combined for 29 of the team's 60 kills as the Maroons rallied for a 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 25-22, 15-11 win over Case (12-5, 1-1). Brown (28 digs) and Kim (20) led the Maroons defensively. Junior middle blocker Katie Trela (Glencoe, Ill./ Regina Dominican) was credited with three block solos and four block assists.
UAA Round Robin action continues Sunday as the Maroons (17-2, 1-1) take on the University of Rochester at 10 a.m.
Women's Soccer Ties Emory in UAA Opener
CHICAGO -- The 20th-ranked University of Chicago women's soccer team began defense of its University Athletic Association title Saturday at Stagg Field as it played fourth-ranked Emory University to a 1-1 tie.
Emory (8-0-2 overall, 0-0-1 UAA) scored just 44 seconds into the contest when Claire Rubel fed Charlotte Butker, who found the back of the net for her third goal of the season.
Chicago evened the score in the 76th minute. After sophomore Natalia Jovanovic (Gurnee, Ill./ Warren) was fouled in the box (pictured above), she converted the ensuing penalty kick for her third goal of the campaign.
After being outshot 5-2 in the first period, Chicago (5-3-1, 0-0-1) enjoyed an 11-5 shots advantage in the second stanza. Each team had two shots in overtime.
Senior netminder Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) collected six saves for the Maroons.
Emory goalkeeper Kaele Leonard was credited with three saves in the game's final three periods. Erica Stein played the first half in net without making a save.
Chicago wraps up a three-game homestand Tuesday against Carthage College. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
Emory (8-0-2 overall, 0-0-1 UAA) scored just 44 seconds into the contest when Claire Rubel fed Charlotte Butker, who found the back of the net for her third goal of the season.
Chicago evened the score in the 76th minute. After sophomore Natalia Jovanovic (Gurnee, Ill./ Warren) was fouled in the box (pictured above), she converted the ensuing penalty kick for her third goal of the campaign.
After being outshot 5-2 in the first period, Chicago (5-3-1, 0-0-1) enjoyed an 11-5 shots advantage in the second stanza. Each team had two shots in overtime.
Senior netminder Emma Gormley (Carmel, Ind./ Carmel) collected six saves for the Maroons.
Emory goalkeeper Kaele Leonard was credited with three saves in the game's final three periods. Erica Stein played the first half in net without making a save.
Chicago wraps up a three-game homestand Tuesday against Carthage College. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
Maroons Rally at Ohio Wesleyan
DELAWARE, Ohio -- A 32-yard touchdown catch by junior wideout Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) in the third quarter and a 95-yard interception return by senior cornerback Emmett Carrier (Glen Ellyn, Ill./ Benet) in the fourth quarter helped lift the University of Chicago football team to a 21-10 victory Saturday at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Plagued by turnovers on their first four possessions, the Maroons (3-2) fell behind 10-7 at halftime.
Ohio Wesleyan (1-4) got on the board late in the first quarter on an 8-yard pass from Mason Espinoza to Calvin Cagney to cap a nine-play, 41-yard drive following an Tyler Swarty interception.
Chicago tied the game at the 5:28 mark of the second quarter when junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) (pictured) and junior tight end Brandon Meckelberg (Wautoma, Wis./ Wautoma) hooked up on a 2-yard touchdown completion.
A 34-yard field goal from Miles MacKenzie with :03 left in the half gave the Battling Bishops a 10-7 edge.
Chicago took the lead for good midway through the third stanza on a 34-yard scoring strike from Shelton to Brizzolara. The catch extended Brizzolara's touchdown receptions streak to 10 games.
Trailing 14-10, Ohio Wesleyan drove to the Chicago 7-yard line on its first drive of the fourth quarter. On fourth-and-3, Carrier picked off Espinoza's pass and took it 95 yards for his second career interception runback for touchdown.
Shelton, who replaced sophomore starter Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) in the second quarter, completed five of six attempts for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Freshman running back Zak Ross-Nash (Allendale, N.J./ Northern Highlands) rushed for a career-high 87 yards on 18 carries for the Maroons, who won on the road for the seventh time in the last 11 games.
Espinosa completed 20 of 45 attempts for 194 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.
Freshman linebacker Schuyler Montefalco (Indianapolis, Ind./ Cathedral) led the Chicago defensive effort with 10 tackles and one sack.
Chicago outgained the Battling Bishops 307-236 and maintained an 8:26 edge in time of possession.
The Maroons return to action next Saturday at Denison University.
Plagued by turnovers on their first four possessions, the Maroons (3-2) fell behind 10-7 at halftime.
Ohio Wesleyan (1-4) got on the board late in the first quarter on an 8-yard pass from Mason Espinoza to Calvin Cagney to cap a nine-play, 41-yard drive following an Tyler Swarty interception.
Chicago tied the game at the 5:28 mark of the second quarter when junior quarterback Kevin Shelton (Hickory, N.C./ Hickory) (pictured) and junior tight end Brandon Meckelberg (Wautoma, Wis./ Wautoma) hooked up on a 2-yard touchdown completion.
A 34-yard field goal from Miles MacKenzie with :03 left in the half gave the Battling Bishops a 10-7 edge.
Chicago took the lead for good midway through the third stanza on a 34-yard scoring strike from Shelton to Brizzolara. The catch extended Brizzolara's touchdown receptions streak to 10 games.
Trailing 14-10, Ohio Wesleyan drove to the Chicago 7-yard line on its first drive of the fourth quarter. On fourth-and-3, Carrier picked off Espinoza's pass and took it 95 yards for his second career interception runback for touchdown.
Shelton, who replaced sophomore starter Vincent Cortina (Belmont, Mass./ Belmont) in the second quarter, completed five of six attempts for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Freshman running back Zak Ross-Nash (Allendale, N.J./ Northern Highlands) rushed for a career-high 87 yards on 18 carries for the Maroons, who won on the road for the seventh time in the last 11 games.
Espinosa completed 20 of 45 attempts for 194 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.
Freshman linebacker Schuyler Montefalco (Indianapolis, Ind./ Cathedral) led the Chicago defensive effort with 10 tackles and one sack.
Chicago outgained the Battling Bishops 307-236 and maintained an 8:26 edge in time of possession.
The Maroons return to action next Saturday at Denison University.
Maroons Fall to Emory on PK
CHICAGO -- Despite controlling the play for the majority of the contest, the University of Chicago dropped a 1-0 decision to Emory University in University Athletic Association men's soccer action Saturday at Stagg Field.
The only goal of the match came in the 69th minute when the Eagles' Andrew Natalino fired a penalty kick into the lower left corner of the net past a diving freshman goalkeeper Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial).
Chicago (5-2-2, 0-1) outshot the Eagles by a 15-5 margin, forcing Emory netminder Alex Wong to make nine saves.
The Maroons' first scoring chance came in the 19th minute when freshman Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) fired a shot off the post.
Freshman Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) nearly tied the game in the 80th minute with a blast off the crossbar that came straight down without crossing the goal line.
Lane made two saves on the afternoon as he suffered his first loss in eight starts.
The loss ended Chicago's unbeaten streak at seven matches.
The Maroons return to non-conference play on the road Tuesday at Carthage College.
The only goal of the match came in the 69th minute when the Eagles' Andrew Natalino fired a penalty kick into the lower left corner of the net past a diving freshman goalkeeper Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial).
Chicago (5-2-2, 0-1) outshot the Eagles by a 15-5 margin, forcing Emory netminder Alex Wong to make nine saves.
The Maroons' first scoring chance came in the 19th minute when freshman Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) fired a shot off the post.
Freshman Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) nearly tied the game in the 80th minute with a blast off the crossbar that came straight down without crossing the goal line.
Lane made two saves on the afternoon as he suffered his first loss in eight starts.
The loss ended Chicago's unbeaten streak at seven matches.
The Maroons return to non-conference play on the road Tuesday at Carthage College.
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