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.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
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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