PITTSBURGH, Pa. – NOVEMBER 17th, 2018 – The Chatham Cougars were edged 74-69 by Case Western Reserve in the final game of the Greg Richards '08 Memorial Classic earlier today. After this weekend the Cougars sit at 3-2 overall. 

Chatham started off strong leading Case Western 29-16 after the first period of play. Heading into halftime, the Spartans held a 34-32 lead over the Cougars. The final two periods saw three lead changes and two tied score but ultimately Case Western would finish with the 74-69 victory. 

For the fifth consecutive game, senior Ashley McClain scored double figures. Against the Spartans, McClain recorded 17 points, five rebounds and three assists. Graduate student Megan Sieg and first-year Kaitlyn Fertig scored 14 points each. Megan Sieg added seven rebounds and three steals. Junior Sierra Ungerman grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds this afternoon, shooting 4-for-5 from the floor. 

The defense of Chatham limited Case Western to just a shooting percentage of 22% from beyond the arc while forcing 11 turnovers. The Cougars held a 49-47 rebound advantage over the Spartans. Overall, Chatham shots 88% at the free throw line, including going 10-for-10 in the first half. Three Cougars shot 100% at the line. 

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Chatham is back on the court Tuesday at 5 pm in a non-conference matchup vs Frostburg State.