The College of DuPage women's basketball team traveled to Chicago to face the Falcons of Harry S. Truman College on Jan. 10 and earned a 54-52 victory. The win marked the Chaps' best defensive performance of the season, as the 52 points allowed were their lowest total surrendered this year. 

The Falcons were limited to five points in the opening period, a key factor in the win given the tight finish, as it allowed DuPage to take a six-point lead at the first break. The Chaps led 27-21 at halftime and hit key shots while playing strong defense down the stretch to secure the two-point victory. 

Lexi Lopez paced DuPage with 14 points, while Saniyya Harvey added 13 points and three assists. Jamie Hasemann and Aneibi Farias Olaguez chipped in eight points to round out the Chap's top scorers. Lopez also sparked the fast break with four steals, and Erin Brown led the team with 14 rebounds. 

Head coach Kristin Ison praised her team's efforts and intensity following the win. 

"It was an incredible team win," Ison said. "All of our players showed resilience and real physical and mental toughness. Saniyya Harvey had a great game and hit big free throws when they counted, and Aneibi Farias Olaguez knocked down huge shots to secure our first away win of the season. I'm so proud of the girls" 

The Chaps return home to Glen Ellyn for their next game, hosting Wilbur Wright College at the PEC Arena on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 5 p.m. DuPage enters the matchup riding a six-game winning streak against the Rams.