By: Isa Contreras | UChicago Athletic Communications
Box Score
CHICAGO – University of Chicago volleyball finished the 2024 Gargoyle Classic with a tough battle against #17 nationally ranked Millikin University. It became the first loss of the season for the Maroons.
RESULTS
#17 Millikin University – 3 (24, 25, 25, 25))
RV University of Chicago – 1 (25, 23, 22, 17)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- vs Millikin University
- The Big Blue challenged the Maroons early on extending the first set to 26 points. With a strong showing of the front line, UChicago won the first.
- Despite the loss, each team scored a total of 61 points each. UChicago even recorded more kills than Millikin, 51-50.
- Amelia Gibbs led the Maroons for the second night in a row with 13 kills. Diya Mishra and Thalita Marangon each finished with nine kills. Hillary Cheung recorded 22 assists.
WHO'S ON DECK
Next up the Maroons participate in the 2024 Sandy Schumacher Memorial Tournament at UW- Eau Claire. Play starts on Friday, Sept. 13.
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