Basketball Recap: Chicago Hope Academy Piles Up the Points Against Chicago University

Chicago Hope Academy

Margin (Wins)

11/18/24 @ Hansberry	52
11/20/24 @ Clark	42
11/29/24 vs Proviso West	40
11/25/24 vs Johnson	36
11/21/24 vs Orr	29

Chicago Hope Academy posted their biggest victory since December 9, 2024 on Friday. They claimed a resounding 44-16 win over the Chicago University Maroons. Chicago Hope Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 28 points or more this season.

Chicago Hope Academy was led to victory by Jocelynn Smellie and Amoria Allen. Smellie went 5 of 7 en route to 12 points and eight rebounds, while Allen posted ten points and six boards. Nayana Harper was another key player, putting up seven points and seven boards.

Chicago Hope Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-7. As for Chicago University, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with the loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.

Chicago Hope Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-51 win against Wheaton Academy on the 27th. As for Chicago University, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 27-26 defeat against Northside on the 27th.