Chatham Takes Down Geneva; 74-70

Box Score BEAVER FALLS, PA. – FEBRUARY 13th, 2016 -- The Chatham University Women's Basketball team traveled to Geneva College to take on the Golden Tornadoes this evening. The Cougars were able to come back from a 14 point deficit to win the game 74-70. Chatham is now 10-13 overall and 6-10 in the conference.

Three Cougars finished the game with more than ten points. First Year Katelyn Sieg (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Serra Catholic) had yet another game where she led the Cougars across the board. Sieg finished with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Senior Rachel McClain (Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg) scored 14 points as well. Junior Jesse Hinkle (Jefferson Hills, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson) contributed to the Cougar victory adding 10 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Junior Dana Eastman (Murrysville, Pa. / Franklin Regional) was able to go 3-3 from beyond the arc to give Chatham 9 points in just 4 minutes of playing time.

After the first period, the Cougars were tied with the Golden Tornadoes 18-18, but by halftime the Cougars were down 12 points with a score of 42-30. Chatham was able to overcome a 14 point deficit after gaining the lead early in the second half of the game. Once the Cougars took the lead, they were able to keep the momentum up to win the game. The Cougars outscored Geneva 44-28 in the second half.

The Cougars are back on the court this Wednesday, February 17^th, when they host the Thomas More Saints. The Saints are undefeated this season and currently number one in the PAC standing. Tipoff is set for 5:30 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

#0 Dana Eastman: G; 5' 4"; Junior

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

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

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

Players Mentioned

#0 Dana Eastman
: 5' 4"; Junior
: G

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

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

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