PASADENA, Cali. – The University of Chicago men's basketball team delivered a dominant performance on the road for their second game of their California road trip. Cruising to a 79-48 victory over Caltech, the Maroons' win improved their record to 7-2 on the season, marking a strong start to the second half of their campaign.

FINAL SCORE
Caltech – 48
UChicago - 79

HOW IT HAPPENED

• From the opening tip, UChicago's offense fired on all cylinders. They opened up a commanding 50-24 lead by halftime, thanks to a scorching 65.6% shooting performance in the first half. The Maroons were especially efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 58.3% of their three-point attempts, and showcased their depth, with strong contributions from multiple players off the bench.
• Despite the large lead at the half, UChicago kept their focus on maintaining intensity. Though their shooting cooled off in the second half—dropping to 30.3% from the field—they continued to dominate on the boards and play lockdown defense. The Maroons outrebounded Caltech 44-24, with Thomas Kurowski and Dominic Martinelli pulling down key boards.
• UChicago's bench provided another boost, contributing 46 points overall. The Maroons' defense was just as impactful. They held Caltech to 37.5% shooting overall, including 26.3% from three-point range, and caused significant struggles for the Caltech offense. The Beavers managed just 1-3 from the free-throw line, further emphasizing UChicago's defensive dominance.
• Daniel Cochran led the way with 12 points in just 16 minutes of play, shooting 5-7 from the field, including 2-3 from three-point range. His quick scoring bursts helped keep Caltech on their heels throughout the game. Luke Smith, coming off the bench, was also instrumental in the victory, adding 10 points in just 10 minutes, going a perfect 1-1 from three-point range.

 
UCHICAGO STAT TRACKER
Points – Daniel Cochran (12)
Rebounds – Luke Smith (8)
Assists – Eamonn Kenah (4) & Phillip Lawrence (4)
Steals – Phillip Lawrence (2) & Daniel Cochran (2)
Blocks – Daniel Cochran (2) & Jackson Piotrowski (2)


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