1. With Maloney set to retire, search for replacement begins Head football coach Dick Maloney announced his retirement earlier this week, bringing to a close a 19-year run in charge of the Maroons over which he amassed a 94–82 record and…
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Five for Friday: Taking a look at the week’s key story lines
Five for Friday: Taking a look at the week’s key story lines
Take a look at the five key story lines from the Maroons’ sports world this week.
Five for Friday: Taking a look at the week’s key story lines
1. With Maloney set to retire, search for replacement begins Head football coach Dick Maloney announced his retirement earlier this week, bringing to a close a 19-year run in charge of the Maroons over which he amassed a 94–82 record and…
Chicago the favorite in strong regional field
The Maroons travel to Madison, WI, today to compete in the Midwest Invitational, where they will face eight of the region’s best teams.
South Siders take to road, defeat Tigers, Quakers
No. 29 Chicago (6–1), which has now extended its winning streak to five matches, scored a 7–2 victory over DePauw (2–6) before beating No. 30 Earlham (7–2) by a score of 6–3.
Battle of the bubble: Rankings at stake in Greencastle
The Maroons face DePauw and Earlham this Saturday as they attempt to consolidate their new spot in the national rankings.
Down goes Denison
The Maroons are making a habit of beating higher-ranked opponents. They beat their second in as many weeks on Sunday, defeating 27th-ranked Denison with a score of 6–3.
DIII slate set to begin against Denison
Chicago faces Denison on Sunday in a meet that has national and regional ramifications. Denison is ranked 27th in the nation and fifth in the Central region, two places ahead of the Maroons, and head coach Jay Tee is expecting a close-fought encounter.
Chicago endures lopsided but illuminating defeat to #2 Kenyon
The Maroons fell 9–0 to Kenyon on Sunday, picking up only one set in singles play, and losing all three doubles matches by at least four games.
South Siders to test their mettle against second-ranked Kenyon
This Sunday, Chicago will face Kenyon College, the second-ranked team in the nation and runner-up at last year’s DIII National Championship.
After a relatively comfortable season-opening victory at Elmhurst last week, the Maroons are expecting much greater resistance from the Lords.
Second-years make it look easy in rout of Elmhurst
Chicago recorded its first win of the season in its first contest of the season on Saturday, coming out on top over Elmhurst, 8–1.
Fundraising with class: WAA to host raffle benefiting local schools
The Women’s Athletic Association (WAA) will host its annual Hoops for Hyde Park Schools (HHPS) fundraising raffle at the men’s and women’s basketball games against Case Western this Friday.
Second place and the runnin’ is easy: Maroons advance to NCAAs
The Maroons, with a casual second-place finish in Winnceconne, WI, this past weekend, qualified for the Division III National Championships in Terre Haute, IN.
Chicago takes third at conference championships, receives NCAA bid
After finishing third at the UAA Championships on Friday and Saturday with a 2–1 record, Chicago received a bid to the NCAA tournament this morning.
Bear-ly breathing: Chicago’s season on line versus Wash U
Chicago (12–5, 4–2) will face off against Wash U (15–1–1, 5–0–1) this Saturday in a game that could well decide whether or not they receive a bid to the NCAA tournament.
Forget about the bike: It’s time to give up on Lance Armstrong
Since winning his first Tour de France in 1999, Armstrong has been on the receiving end of near-constant accusations of doping. These accusations came to a head earlier this month when the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) released a 1000-plus-page document detailing its case against the Texan.
Kwan, Kragie connect for winning goal in Oshkosh
Chicago (10–5, 2–2) overcame UW–Oshkosh (9–4–3) on Saturday thanks to another clinical combination between second-year Sara Kwan and fourth-year Brigette Kragie. The final score: 1–0.
South Siders return from brink to salvage season
Two wins in the space of three days against conference opponents Brandeis and NYU have catapulted Chicago into fourth place in the conference and kept its hopes of an NCAA tournament bid alive.
In Wisconsin, Chicago to face “cream of the crop”
Chicago heads to Wisconsin this weekend for the UW-Oshkosh Invitational, in which it will compete against six teams nationally ranked in DIII.
Against South Siders, Carnegie Mellon strikes gold
A 2–1 loss to Carnegie Mellon (7–2–1, 1–1–0) left the Maroons (7–4–0, 0–2–0) with two losses in their first two conference games.
South Siders to kick it with Carnegie in UAA showdown
After a hard-fought loss at No.1 Emory last week, the Maroons (7–3) welcome Carnegie Mellon (6–1–2, 0–1 UAA) to town.
O-Issue 2012: Intramurals
Too cool for school, too weak for varsity
South Siders struggle to catch up after slow start
The Maroons entered the season two weeks behind in their preparation, with only four meets left before the conference championship in Pittsburgh. In the end, it wasn’t enough.
Chicago hurdles injuries, finishes fourth in UAA
Chicago’s fourth-place finish at the UAA Championship in April was probably the best it could have hoped for given the squad that was available after injuries took their toll.
Whitmore’s all-American hopes dashed
At the NCAA Championships, Billy Whitmore finished 12th out of a field of 22 in the 10,000-meter in a time of 31:25.21.
Wild Bill heads west to NCAA Championships
Third-year distance runner Billy Whitmore will head to the NCAA Championship this Thursday to compete in the 10,000-meter.
As Whitmore waits, Brizzolara casts eye on NCAA berth
The North Central Last Chance is the Maroons’ last meet of the outdoor season before next week’s NCAA Championship and a final opportunity for individual athletes to qualify for the national tournament.
At Monsters of the Midway, nice guys finish last
To get an insider’s understanding of the University of Chicago Velo Club’s annual bike race, a casual cycling fan who thought his own cycling days were over takes to the Midway.
In final home meet, South Siders running out of time
The Maroons compete at home on Saturday for the final time this season. They host the Chicago Penultimate, where they expect a weakened field.
Fourth-year throwers grab third, seventh at Wisconsin meet
The senior duo of Daniel Heck and Nick Rockwell were the Maroons’ only competitors at last weekend’s Wisconsin Twilight meet.
Throwing it alone: Rockwell, Heck head to Wisconsin
The South Siders will stay off the track at this weekend’s Wisconsin Twilight meet, but two fourth-year throwers, Daniel Heck and Nick Rockwell, will take to the field.
Season-bests vault Chicago to fourth-place finish
The South Siders finished fourth out of seven at the UAA Championship in Pittsburgh last weekend. The Maroons finished with 113 points, behind Case Western (118), Carnegie Mellon (149.50), and Wash U (195.50), in a performance that saw 17 Maroons set season-best times in their individual events.
South Siders gear up for UAAs
Men’s track and field travels to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh this weekend for the biggest meet of its season.
As postseason looms, a second-place finish
The Maroons won two out of their three dual matchups at DePaul, coming out on top against Chicago State (266–132) and UIC (243–175), but falling to DePaul (206–199).
Hitting the homestretch
Track and field will compete at the DePaul Invitational today and tomorrow in its last meet before the conference championship.
In Twilight meet, a satisfying finish
In the eight-school Wheaton College Twilight Meet, Chicago finished fifth, behind Bethel College, Carthage, Wheaton College, and North Central.
Maroons head into the Twilight
Track and field will head to the Wheaton College Twilight Meet this Saturday in their second to last meet before the conference championships.
Squad falters, but third-years shine at Chicagolands
Chicago finished ninth out of 16 at a meet in which it had hoped to finish in the top six.
On holiday weekend, Chicago’s best gather at Stagg
The Maroons host the annual Chicagoland Championships today and tomorrow, playing host to 20 other teams from the area.
Back on track: Maroons take second at Ted Haydon Invitational
The men’s and women’s squads finished second at Saturday’s Ted Haydon Invitational at Stagg Field.
Chicago looks to regain form coming off break
With the outdoor conference meet only four weeks away, the Maroons are hoping to make up for lost time this Saturday at the Ted Haydon Invitational.
UCSBT brings Blackhawks chairman, CEO to Stuart Hall
The University of Chicago Sports Business Team (UCSBT) hosted a talk from the management team of the Chicago Blackhawks last Wednesday night.
At Last Chance invite, a bittersweet finish
The North Central Last Chance was a tale of two chances last Friday: one missed, one taken.
UCVC fosters competition and camaraderie
The UCVC was founded in the early 1990s as a place for cyclists to come together, talk about cycling, give advice to new riders, and most importantly, ride their bikes.
Maroons aim for personal bests at North Central
After last weekend’s UAA Indoor Championship, Chicago turned its attention to the outdoor season. Tonight’s North Central Last Chance Meet, in many ways, will be a fresh start.
Maroons lag behind Wash U, Emory at UAAs
The Maroons achieved their goal of a third-place finish, but they couldn’t close the gap between themselves and second-place Emory. Wash U finished first with 149 points, Emory second with 136, and Chicago third with 63.
Academy awards stick to routine
Magic of the movies lost within safe, routine Oscar ceremony.
Improvement is goal at conference championship in New York
After eight weeks of training and competitive preparation, the UAA Championship is finally here for women’s track and field. The Maroons have their sights set on a third- place finish in New York this weekend and hope to close the gap between themselves and conference front-runners Wash U and Emory.
McDonald breaks school record at Margaret Bradley
Saturday’s Margaret Bradley Invitational was a comprehensive victory for the Maroons. It was a welcome result as the team heads into next weekend’s UAA Championships in New York City.
Last chance for honor roll at Henry Crown
The Maroons will face off against Aurora, Benedictine, Carthage, Illinois Tech, UIC, Oakton Community College, St. Xavier, and St. Francis.
Respectable finish at Chicagolands provides confidence as postseason nears
The Maroons finished with a total of 74 points behind Carthage, North Central, and Lewis, who finished with 84, 111, and 162 points, respectively.
Hoops for Hyde Park raffle benefits local schools
The organization raised more than $4,000 for two local elementary schools.
Confident squad confronts best of the Midwest
Women’s track heads to Wisconsin this weekend to compete against six teams at the UW-Whitewater Invitational.
Perfect ten at Henry Crown
The Chicago Duals isn’t your average track meet. Saturday’s contest featured 11 schools, each of which were scored head-to-head against one another. The Maroons delivered a strong performance, dominating the meet with a record of 10–0.
Home advantage provides remedy for ailing squad
Chicago will host nine other schools at the Chicago Duals, a yearly meet that sees all of the competing teams scored head-to-head against each other, and the Maroons have high expectations.
Injuries limit Maroons in loss to Wash U, Illinois Wesleyan
Women’s track and field finished third in their triangular meet with Illinois Wesleyan and Wash U on Saturday. Results are often deceiving, however, and despite the loss, there was a lot for the Maroons to cheer about.
Despite hard fall, distance runners find success
Women’s track and field endured a disappointing start to their indoor season Saturday, with an 88–48 dual loss to UW-Oshkosh.
Opening against the champs
The Chicago women’s indoor track squad heads into its season opener at UW-Oshkosh this Saturday with a new emphasis on the team.
A.L.L. Sports Hour gives sports a voice on campus
An abundance of sports fans isn’t generally considered one of the University of Chicago’s greatest assets. But they do exist, and courtesy of the A.L.L. Sports Hour—the University’s only radio station dedicated to sports, DJed by Allen L. Linton—they’re starting to make some noise.
Creation’s Birthday gets lost in space
For a play about astronomers, Creation’s Birthday seems strangely unable to find the center of its own universe.