January 28, 2007

Meyer Sets Career 3-Point Record as Maroons Defeat Brandeis

CHICAGO -- Senior Jesse Meyer (Omaha, Neb./ Bellevue West) became the all-time three-point field goals leader in University of Chicago men's basketball history as the Maroons defeated University Athletic Association rival Brandeis University 88-76 Sunday at the Ratner Athletics Center.

Meyer hit a pair of three-point baskets in the game's first 3:33 to give him 186 for his career. Andy Strommen (1995-99) held the previous mark of 185.

Chicago (15-3 overall, 6-1 UAA) dominated the game's first 30 minutes. The Maroons opened up a 46-24 advantage at the break and led 67-43 with 9:21 left in the contest.

Brandeis (13-5, 3-4) went on a 13-4 run during a four-minute stretch late in the contest to cut the Maroons' lead to 75-63 at the 3:33 mark, but the Judges could get no closer.

Senior Brandon Woodhead (Lincoln, Neb./ East) recorded the first double-double of his career with 18 points and 10 assists -- both game highs.

Junior Nate Hainje (Brownsburg, Ind./ Brownsburg) turned in his ninth straight double-digit effort with 17 points.

Freshman Jake Pancratz (Schaumburg, Ill./ Schaumburg) and junior Matt Corning (Wauconda, Ill./ Mundelein) both tallied double figures off the bench. Pancratz connected on four of five three-point attempts en route to a 15-point performance, while Corning finished with 10 points.

The Maroons shot 52% from the field, 41% from three-point range, and 75% from the line as they extended their season-long winning streak to six games.

Andre Roberson led five Judges in double figures with 14 points in 18 minutes. Two other reserves, Kenny Small and Terrell Hollins, added 13 and 10 points, respectively. Starters Joe Coppens (11 points) and Steve DeLuca (10) rounded out the Brandeis scoring leaders.

Brandeis shot 50% from the floor and held the rebounding advantage, 33-29.

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