When you go 4-11 in non-conference play, the start of conference competition can be like a whole new season. UIC began this new season Friday in a big hole against Youngstown State. The Flames trailed 29-11 after 11 minutes and by as many as 11…
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2014 was not a great year for the five Division I schools in the Chicago area. Three of them finished last in their respective leagues in the 2013-14 season, and Northwestern also finished near the bottom of the Big Ten. But between the second half…
A 1-for-14 start from the field put UIC in a major hole Monday at Northwestern, and the Flames’ offense never fully picked up against their suburban rival. UIC (3-10) fought to within seven points in the second half against Northwestern (8-4), but the Wildcats held off…
Behind a career night for senior guard Jay Harris, UIC (3-7) ended its three-game losing streak Thursday with a 71-60 win against UCF (5-3). The Flames had lost six straight games against Division I opponents. “Tonight was the most complete game we have played all season,”…
Loyola (5-2) defeated UIC (2-7) Saturday at the UIC Pavilion in the annual crosstown matchup, 77-67. Here is The Catch and Shoot’s rapid reaction to the rivalry game: —Howard Moore switched up his starting lineup. Guard Gabe Snider, forward Ahman Fells and forward Jason McClellan joined usual starters forward Jake Wiegand and guard Jay…
CHICAGO — UIC coach Howard Moore is passionate about basketball and his team to begin with, but his fervor after the Flames lost at home Tuesday to Grand Canyon (3-4) made his normal self seem dull. Following a disappointing 2013-14 campaign, the Flames are off to…
UIC lost at home Tuesday for the first time this season, falling 66-61 to Grand Canyon. Here is The Catch and Shoot’s rapid reaction to the Flames’ defeat: —Jay Harris is the only Flame consistently creates for himself and others. Harris did not have his best game…
CHICAGO — UIC senior guard Jay Parker injured his foot over the weekend and missed Tuesday night’s win against St. Xavier. There is a chance Parker could be out for a prolonged period of time. The injury could require surgery, Parker said before Tuesday’s game. People can check…
CHICAGO — UIC had a rough weekend at the Men Against Breast Cancer Classic. But with a home game against NAIA opponent St. Xavier on Tuesday, the Flames easily ended a three-game losing with a 87-76 win. “It felt good,” UIC coach Howard Moore said. “The…
UIC ended a three-game losing streak with a 87-76 win Tuesday against St. Xavier. It’s tough to learn too much from this win since St. Xavier is an NAIA opponent, but here is The Catch and Shoot’s reaction to the Flames’ victory: —Having Jay Harris and Lance…