The Chicago University Maroons's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their seventh straight loss. They lost to Elgin Academy on the road by a decisive 52-38 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chicago University of the 49-47 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Elgin Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rahul Gowda, who scored 11 points along with six assists and four steals. Gowda has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Chris Tacher was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Chicago University dropped their record down to 3-15 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 26.7 points per game. As for Elgin Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-14.
Chicago University will head out on the road to square off against the Colonels at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Francis W. Parker has now lost 11 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 6. As for Elgin Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Raiders at 6:30 p.m.
