No. 16 WashU women's basketball defeats No. 17 UChicago on Senior Day

The Bears finish the regular season strong with a 64-52 victory over their conference rival.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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In the final regular season game, the No. 16 ranked WashU women's basketball team defeated the No. 17 University of Chicago Maroons 64-52 on Senior Day. Senior forward Jordan Rich had a standout performance, recording 11 points, 3 steals, and a career-high 7 assists. Junior center Lexy Harris led the team with 15 points, while junior guard Sidney Rogers added 14 points. The Bears shot 52.9% from the field and used a strong second half to pull away from the Maroons.

Why it matters

The win over their conference rival UChicago caps off a strong regular season for the Bears, who finished with a 19-6 record and secured a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The team's shared commitment and balanced scoring attack have been key to their success under second-year head coach Lisa Stone.

The details

The Bears came out strong, with senior Jordan Rich scoring 4 points, grabbing 2 steals, and dishing out an assist in the first two minutes. Rich would go on to play all 40 minutes and finish with 11 points, 3 steals, and a career-high 7 assists. WashU led for most of the game, expanding their lead to as many as 12 points in the third quarter before UChicago's full-court press caused some issues. However, the Bears regained control in the fourth quarter, ending the game on an 11-4 run to secure the 64-52 victory.

  • The game was played on March 5, 2026 for WashU's Senior Day.
  • Rich's strong start came after an emotional pre-game Senior Day ceremony.

The players

Jordan Rich

A senior forward for the WashU women's basketball team who was the sole senior on the squad. She had a standout performance on Senior Day, recording 11 points, 3 steals, and a career-high 7 assists.

Lexy Harris

A junior center for the WashU women's basketball team who led the team in scoring with 15 points in the win over UChicago.

Sidney Rogers

A junior guard for the WashU women's basketball team who scored 14 points in the victory.

Lisa Stone

The second-year head coach of the WashU women's basketball team who has led the Bears to a 19-6 record and a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Ava Blagojevich

A sophomore guard for the WashU women's basketball team who hit a key three-pointer in the second quarter to help the Bears build their lead.

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What they’re saying

“I think it was a 'play for each other' type of day. We talked a lot about fighting for everyone and making sure that everyone feels loved on a special day like that. So I think that really empowered us.”

— Jordan Rich, Senior Forward (studlife.com)

“[Blagojevich] is the person that just hits really big and really important shots for us. This really comes from her being in the gym every single day, … and I'm just so happy that she's finally getting the shine and all her work is paying off.”

— Lexy Harris, Junior Center (studlife.com)

“It's so special to have someone that has all of those qualities and to be their teammate. So I'm very happy that we beat Chicago on her Senior Day. It means the world for her, but also for all of us to just see her succeed.”

— Lexy Harris, Junior Center (studlife.com)

What’s next

The Bears will now turn their attention to the upcoming NCAA tournament, where they will look to make a deep run after finishing the regular season on a high note.

The takeaway

WashU's balanced scoring attack, strong team chemistry, and commitment to playing for each other have been the keys to their success this season. The Bears' Senior Day victory over a ranked conference rival shows they are peaking at the right time heading into the NCAA tournament.