Physical Education

Berry breaks soccer record
Women's soccer tri--captain Jessica Berry became the leading female goal scorer in U of C history as the Maroons defeated UAA rival Carnegie Mellon, 2--0, at home on September 25. The 31st goal of Berry's career--her fifth of the season--pushed the fourth--year ahead of previous record--holder Katrina Schulte, AB'96, who amassed 30 goals from 1992 through 1995. As a whole, the team advanced to the third round of the NCAA Division III championship before falling to defending champ Macalester College, 2--0, on November 7.

Lui takes tennis title
Fourth--year women's tennis player Karen Lui captured the individual singles title at the 1999 ITA Midwest regional championships held at Kenyon College October 1--3. She wrapped up her fall season with a 13--2 record.

Cross--country championships
Fourth--year Rhaina Echols captured the women's UAA individual championship on October 30 at Carnegie Mellon with a first--place finish in the 5K run. Third--year Margaret Bradley earned a spot on the UAA First Team with her third--place finish, and fourth--year Tobias Switzer earned First Team status with a seventh--place finish in the men's 8K race. The women's team placed fourth at the 1999 championships, while the men's team finished sixth.

Flair on the football field
Six football players were selected to the 1999 All--University Athletic Association First Team. The team's defense ranked among the top 20 NCAA Division III teams in five categories: pass efficiency, turnover margin, scoring, rushing, and total defense. Chicago posted a 5--4 overall record in 1999, marking its third consecutive winning season.