ST. LOUIS, Mo – In another d3hoops.com Top 25 matchup, the University of Chicago women's basketball team fell in their first UAA conference game to WashU despite a solid defensive effort.  

FINAL SCORE
#16 WashU - 72
#19 UChicago - 45

HOW IT HAPPENED

• From the opening tip, the Maroons tried to find an offensive groove. As points were traded throughout the beginning, the Bears found a rhythm and were able to halter Chicago's offensive drive. 
• While the Maroons fought hard on the defensive end, limiting WashU to 45 rebounds, UChicago struggled putting points on the board. Their defensive is what allowed them to stay competitve. 
• Senior guard Sophia North led the charge for UChicago with 14 points, hitting 4-of-13 from the field and 2-of-9 from three. Kate Gross (9 points, 6 rebounds) and Kasi Samuda (8 points, 5 rebounds) had solid contributions.
• UChicago fought valiantly in the second half, including a stronger offensive showing in the fourth quarter, where they managed 16 points. However, WashU's offensive efficiency kept the Maroons at bay, as they poured in 25 points in the final period to seal the victory.
   

UCHICAGO STAT TRACKER
Points – Sophia North (14)
Rebounds – Kate Gross (21)
Assists – Kasi Samuda (1) & Bella Alfaro (1)
Steals – Kasi Samuda (2) & Chris Sanders (2)
Blocks – Sophia North (1)

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