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.
Friday, September 16, 2011
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.
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