CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Albion women's basketball squad fell to the No. 21-ranked Chicago, 79-57, in the Windy City.

While the Britons led twice during the opening stanza, the Maroons pushed the pedal and ended the quarter on a 14-6 run to take a 23-15 advantage.

Chicago stretched their lead even more in the second, making it an 18-point game at one point, before leading 46-30 at the half.

The Maroons led, 62-42, after the third and continued their 20+-point advantages throughout the fourth.

Chicago shot 53.8% from the field for the game and totaled at least 50% shooting in each stanza while five players scored in double figures.

Albion was led by Ava Guilford and reigning MIAA Player of the Week Meghan Trewhella, who each had nine points.

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