McClain Hits 1000 Points As Cougars Top Bearcats; 76-74

Box Score PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 27th, 2016 -- The Chatham University Women's Basketball team hosted the Saint Vincent Bearcats today in a conference game. The Cougars defeated the Bearcats 76-74. The Women are now 8-10 overall and 4-7 in the PAC.

Senior Rachel McClain (Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg) led the Cougars in scoring with 19 points. This was a big night for McClain as she scored her 1000^th point as a Chatham Cougar. She is only the second Cougar to do so in school history. McClain is also now second in career points for the Chatham. McClain went 6-6 from the free throw line. She had 3 steals and 2 assists as well.

Three other starters scored double figures in tonight's matchup. First Year Ashley McClain (Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg) finished with 18 points and 4 steals. First Year Katelyn Sieg (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Serra Catholic) scored 16 points (7-9 FG) with 3 assists and 2 steals. Sophomore Megan Sieg (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Serra Catholic) chipped in 14 points with 3 assists. Junior Jesse Hinkle (Jefferson Hills, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson) led the team in rebounds with 10 total (4 offensive, 6 defensive).

Chatham led the Bearcats for the majority of the game. At half time, the score was 35-29. The Cougars played tough forcing 23 turnovers for 26 points. The largest lead came in the 3^rd period when the Cougars were up by 13.

The Cougars are back on the court Saturday January 29^th when they host the Presidents of Washington and Jefferson College at 1 pm.

For more information on the Chatham University Women's Basketball team, please visit the official website of Chatham Athletics; http://www.gochathamcougars.com .

About Chatham Athletics
Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA is a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) and offers eight Division III women's sports and six men's sports. The athletic program is housed on Chatham's historic and beautiful Shadyside Campus in the $18 million, 74,000 square foot Athletic and Fitness Center (AFC). Chatham Cougar athletes excel on the field and in the classroom, as illustrated by recent accomplishments such as the women's basketball team's second-highest team GPA across all Division III athletic programs in 2014, and the swimming & diving squad's GPA ranking in the top 50.

Women's sports at Chatham include basketball, cross country, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track & field, and volleyball. Chatham has added six new men's sports in the 2015-2016 academic year: baseball, basketball, cross country, swimming & diving, track & field, and volleyball.

For more information, call 1-800-837-1290 or visit www.gochathamcougars.com

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Players Mentioned

#5 Katie Sieg: G; 5' 6"; Freshman

#10 Megan Sieg: G; 5' 7"; Sophomore

#11 Rachel McClain: G; 5' 4"; Senior

#12 Ashley McClain: PG; 5' 4"; Freshman

#25 Jesse Hinkle: F; 5' 9"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#5 Katie Sieg
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: G

#10 Megan Sieg
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: G

#11 Rachel McClain
: 5' 4"; Senior
: G

#12 Ashley McClain
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: PG

#25 Jesse Hinkle
: 5' 9"; Junior
: F