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Tang rebounds to take fifth at ITA National Championships
Chicago has gained national recognition the past four seasons. Just last year, the Maroons earned second place at the DIII National Championships and clinched the UAA Championship.Photo: Courtesy of...
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Former state treasurer–and shooting guard—talks U of C, basketball, and Obama
The University of Chicago has a rich history of setting a foundation for students that go on to become successful in the social sciences. Photo: Courtesy of UChicago Athletics That is exactly the case...
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At Ratner, young Maroons mess with Texas—and win
Sunday’s UAA/SCAC Challenge game against Trinity was about more than just basketball. Former Chicago head coach and current Trinity head coach Pat Cunningham faced off against his former assistant...
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Augustana Vikings invade, conquer Ratner Center as Maroons fall to 3–1
The Maroons were faced with a difficult task as they prepared to take on regional rivals Augustana at the Ratner Center last Saturday. Photo: Jamie Manley/The Chicago MaroonCharlie Hughes, a third...
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Thunderstruck: Maroons wrap up five-game homestand with loss to Wheaton
Prior to Wednesday night’s contest against Wheaton, Chicago head coach Mike McGrath said that the Maroons’ success would largely depend on taking care of the basketball. Photo: Jamie Manley/The Chicago...
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Pyping hot: Second-year stars in victory over Kalamazoo
Chicago head coach Mike McGrath has said that second-year guard Alex Pyper is the best shooter on this year’s Maroon team. Photo: Jamie Manley/The Chicago MaroonFirst-year Jordan Smith charges towards...
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After upset of Wash U, Maroons to take on unbeaten Rochester
It was clear what the Maroons needed to do to beat archrival #5 Wash U: Control the boards.Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickThird-year Wayne Simon handles the ball in a game against Southwestern earlier in...
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On weekend trip East, misfiring Maroons fall to Rochester, Emory
The old saying goes, “Defense wins games.” Unfortunately, defense alone can’t win a ballgame. It was the Maroons’ offense that led to two UAA losses on the road. Photo: Alexander Sotiropoulos/The...
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Faith in crisis: A fan refuels his love for the team
There’s no question that I’m a UChicago men’s basketball junkie. In my two and a half years here, I’ve had the privilege of covering Chicago for The Maroon, of being the play-by-play broadcaster, and...
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Chicago seeks Neon Night victory at home
In preparation for Neon Night against Brandeis, the Maroons have been focusing largely on raising their shooting percentage.Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickThird-year Sam Gage keeps his eye on the basket...
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Miss and hit: After Brandeis defeat, Maroons crush NYU
For 60 minutes last weekend, the Maroons’ efforts at raising their shooting percentage paid off. In the first half against the Brandeis Judges on Friday, Chicago shot 46.9 percent from the field....
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Chicago comes up (just!) short in pair of UAA contests
The Maroons had two comebacks this weekend. Unfortunately, neither was enough to seal a victory for Chicago. The Maroons lost to the Case Spartans on Friday 64–61, before getting edged out by the...
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Rebounding key to weekend match-ups
The Maroons will go up against a pair of very familiar teams this weekend—Case and Carnegie.Photo: Jamie Manley After losing to the Spartans (9–9, 2–5 UAA) in Ohio last Friday, 64–61, the Maroons...
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Case of redemption: Maroons grab payback wins against UAA rivals
If there was any doubt about Charlie Hughes’s scoring abilities before Friday, it was laid to rest by Sunday. The third-year forward scored 16 points against the Case Spartans (9–11, 2–7 UAA) on Friday...
View ArticleDivision I’s UW–Green Bay falls at home to nation’s No. 3
Chicago head coach Jay Tee cares about more than just winning and losing. “I try and schedule a tough schedule,” he said. “As a competitor, I would rather lose a match 7–0 against a really good team...
View ArticleNot in high school anymore: Brooks and Smith set sights on UAA title
First-year Nate Brooks shoots a free throw during a game against the University of Rochester earlier this season.There was a lot of buzz around campus last year regarding what was going to happen to...
View ArticleCrowd pleasers: Chicago nets resounding home victory
The Maroons were not about to lose with the crowd on their side. In front of an unthinkable 212 fans, No. 3 Chicago (2–2) buried Denison (0–2) by a final score of 8–1 on Saturday’s Friends and Family...
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No. 3 Chicago to take on nation’s top teams at ITAs
There will be no easy wins for the Maroons this weekend. Chicago, ranked third in the nation and holding a 2–0 record against D-III opponents, will go up against undefeated UW–Whitewater (10–0) in the...
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Top-seeded Maroons fall to Hopkins, rally for third
It is clearly not a rebuilding year for the Maroons. After graduating its three best players, the young Chicago team has been on a quest to improve from last year, rather than rebuild.Photo: Courtesy...
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Squad edges Oberlin, DePauw in return to Greencastle, IN
Greencastle, Indiana is the Maroons’ kind of town. After finishing third at the ITA Indoor Championships two weekends ago, No. 5 Chicago (5–3) went back to DePauw’s home courts on Saturday and defeated...
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High school stars showcase skills at rowdy Ratner
Both current and future stars came to the Ratner Athletics Center on Monday. For the second year in a row, the University of Chicago hosted the Powerade Jam Fest, a series of competitions gearing up...
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Chicago dominates Midwest, wins fifth straight Regional title
Photo: Courtesy of Dave HilbertThe Maroons kept the legacy alive. For the fifth straight year, No. 6-ranked Chicago (13–3) won the Midwest Invite, virtually breezing through the tournament. The Maroons...
View ArticleMaroons mark DIII week with celebration of student– athletes
To kick off DIII Week, the University of Chicago celebrated National Student-Athlete Day for the first time on Friday. Team representatives from the Women’s Athletic Association (WAA) and Order of the...
View ArticleWash U, round two: South Siders and Bears at it again
No matter the sport, this is the matchup that fans look forward to—Chicago against Wash U. When Chicago takes on Wash U this Saturday, the rivalry will take on even more meaning than usual. Currently,...
View ArticleWash U downs Maroons to even season series
It was a tougher loss than most. After extending their winning streak to 10 matches by defeating Wash U in the Midwest Invitational final on April 13, the Maroons’ streak was snapped on Saturday by the...
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Maroons play through Thunder at Stagg
The Maroons put an exclamation point on what has been a stellar regular season. No. 7 Chicago (14–4) blew out Wheaton (13–4) 7–0 in a home match at the Stagg Field tennis courts on Tuesday. The win...
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South Siders to face No. 3 Emory in semi finals
Chicago cruised through the first day of the UAA Championships, but the tournament will become exponentially harder in only a matter of hours.Photo: Coutesy of Hans GlickFirst-year Stephanie Lee...
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South Siders down Bears to take third place at conference
Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickSecond-year Megan Tang (left) and first-year Helen Sdvizkhov team up for a doubles match against Wheaton earlier this month.Redemption sure is sweet. After losing to Wash U...
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Chicago to begin postseason quest on Stagg Field courts
Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickFourth year Megan Tang returns the ball in a match against Wheaton College last month.The NCAAs are upon us: After advancing to four consecutive national semifinal...
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Maroons take fifth straight regional title
Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickFirst-year Helen Sdvizkhov prepares to return the ball in a game against Wheaton earlier this season.The Maroons are heading to the national quarterfinals, again. After...
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Athenas too strong for Chicago in NCAA quarters
Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickFirst-year Sruthi Ramaswami lunges to return a ball in a match against Wheaton College earlier this season.The Maroons had to have the momentum going into singles in order...
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Tang, Sdvizkhov overpowered by nation’s best
Photo: Courtesy of Hans GlickFirst-year Helen Sdvizkhov, left, and second-year Megan Tang competed in the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships yesterday at Kalamazoo College.In a mere two years at...
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From field to Booth, former Arizona Cardinal takes on next challenge
Photo: Courtesy of Northwestern AthleticsCurrent Booth student Jason Wright was one of Northwestern's all-time leading scorers before joining the NFL in 2004.Jason Wright had his mind set from an early...
View ArticleSabada, Kranz star at ITA Championships
Champions are made in Kalamazoo. The site of the USTA Boys National Championships, the town saw the emergence of players including John McEnroe and Andy Roddick. The site of the 2013 USTA/ITA Central...
View ArticleNew look offense takes on UIC
The Maroons have traditionally been known as a three-point shooting team. This Saturday, however, in an exhibition against DI UIC, Chicago will showcase its new, more balanced offense for the first...
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New athletic director hopes to raise attendance at varsity events
Photo: Courtesy of the UChicago News OfficeErin McDermott was appointed as the University of Chicago athletic director this summer after serving as deputy director for athletics at Princeton...
View ArticleChicago to get season under way against Augustana
Will a first-year stand out? In each of the past two years, a first-year has outperformed the rest of the team in the opening game of the regular season. Alex Pyper shot an explosive 6–11 beyond the...
View ArticleRevamped offense struggles against Augustana, explodes against Lake Forest
Patience is a virtue. At the outset, the Chicago’s 76–56 season opening loss at Augustana may appear to foreshadow a losing season. But, considering that the Maroons (1–1) were playing one of the top...
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First-years starting in season opener
Photo: Courtesy of UChicago AthleticsSecond year Gordon Zhang prepares for the upcoming season at practice earlier this school year.There is a lot of hype surrounding the University of Chicago men’s...
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After first match canceled, season to finally begin
Photo: Courtesy of UChicago AthleticsFourth-year Neil Karandikar prepares for a backhand in a match earlier this season.Being the head coach of a collegiate athletic team is a tough task. Being the...
View ArticleSouth Siders edge Denison, fall to Kenyon in season openers
When a team consists of numerous underclassmen, the beginning of the season inevitably includes trial and error. This is the situation the No. 30 Maroons find themselves in right now, as they continue...
View ArticleSpecialists in all styles: Team to face Luther, Augustana in doubleheader
Doubleheaders are not ideal in college tennis. Given that dual matches can last over three hours, teams must be both physically and mentally prepared to handle the task. No. 30 Chicago faces this...
View ArticleTextbook wins come at right time for Maroons
Sometimes, easy wins are just what a team needs. After losing to No. 5 Kenyon on February 9, the No. 30 Maroons (3–1) came out with a vengeance on Sunday, defeating both Luther and Augustana 9–0. “It...
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Just because Flames are DI doesn’t mean it’s a power play for UIC
Photo: Tatiana Fields/The Chicago MaroonIn the Chicagoland area, University of Chicago students tremble at the question, “Which university do you attend?” Unfortunately, some Chicagoans do not...
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South Siders try to extinguish Flames, fall just short at UIC
Photo: Courtesy of UChicago AthleticsThird year Deepak Sabada prepares to return the ball during practice last September.For more than three and a half hours on Saturday, the Maroons experienced what...
View ArticleNonconference matches important to NCAA qualification
Editor’s Note: Liam Leddy is a Maroon Viewpoints editor. It’s never too early to think about the NCAA National Championships. Considering that the UAA is filled with nationally ranked teams including...
View ArticleNo. 30 Maroons drop two nonconference weekend matchups
Chicago swung and missed at the opportunity to take two key nonconference matches on the road this weekend. The Maroons were barely bested by No. 24 UW-Whitewater 5–4 on Friday before losing to No. 18...
View ArticleBegging for Mercy, Chicago aims to end skid
It is imperative that the Maroons take two victories this weekend. After being barely edged aside by No. 24 UW–Whitewater on Friday and No. 18 Gustavus Adolphus on Saturday, No. 30 Chicago looks to...
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Victories over DePauw, DI Mercy demolish losing streak
Photo: Courtesy of UChicago AthleticsFirst year Brian Sun prepares to return the ball during practice last fall quarter.Sometimes looking back at the past is not all that bad. After initially starting...
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Best and brightest display their talent at annual Jam Fest
Photo: Courtesy of McDonaldMcDonald’s All-American Grayson Allen leaps over 6-foot-10 Jahlil Okafor in the dunk contest portion of the Jam Fest at Ratner last Monday night. Fans may not know it yet,...
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