CHICAGO – (RV) University of Chicago men's basketball hit the court on Sunday looking to get back on track after a tough loss to Rochester on Friday night. No. 23 Emory proved to be a roadblock in the Maroons plans though and used consistent play over the two halves to deal UChicago their second straight loss at home.

FINAL SCORE
No. 23 Emory – 84
(RV) UChicago – 72

HOW IT HAPPENED

• (RV) University of Chicago (9-5, 1-2 UAA) played the hot hand to start and were able to assemble a six-point lead within the first six minutes of action before No. 23 Emory (10-4, 1-2 UAA) climbed back into the contest. The Maroons clung to their lead until the Eagles pulled ahead with 8:44 left to go in the frame and they'd hold on to that advantage until both teams entered the locker rooms up by seven.
• Unfortunately, the last 20 minutes was also played with Emory holding the lead. They'd score the first eight points of the second half and held a double-digit advantage from that point on. Chicago was able to get within ten a few different times but their deficit would get no smaller than that.
• The Maroons actually outscored Emory in second chance (19-8) and bench points (20-8) but just couldn't slow down the consistent play of their opponents in a 12-point defeat.

UCHICAGO STAT TRACKER
Points – Thomas Kurowski (20)
Rebounds – Alexander Battist (8)
Assists – Joe Berry (5)
Steals – Bryce Hopkins (3)
Blocks – Eamonn Kenah (2)

WHO'S ON DECK
The Maroons will look to snap their two-game skid when they hit the road to take on Brandeis on Friday. Game time from Waltham, Mass is slated for 7:30 pm eastern.

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