UIC has a 2-10 record in the Horizon League, but coach Steve McClain is focused on his team’s 2-1 record during the second half of the 18-game slate. “I’ve chosen to look at it that way because I know where we’re at in this process,”…
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CHICAGO — Dominant performances by Tai Odiase and Dikembe Dixson led UIC to a 64-59 victory Thursday against Wright State. The Flames led for the final 17:42 and have now beaten the Raiders three consecutive times at UIC Pavilion. Tons of energy from Tai Odiase.…
CHICAGO — Seven Valparaiso players scored six or more points Saturday as the Crusaders dominated UIC for a 73-55 win. The Crusaders came in as heavy favorites, and here’s how they avoided any chance of a major upset. 22 second-chance points for Valparaiso. Valparaiso is one…
CHICAGO — With an emphatic rejection into the seats of the UIC Pavilion, Valparaiso center Vashil Fernandez set a new program record for career blocks. The fifth-year senior dominated UIC in the paint Saturday for six blocks and now has 233 for his career, surpassing former center Raitis…
UIC will retire former guard Kenny Williams’ number Feb. 19 before the team’s home game against Detroit. Williams, who wore No. 11, played for the Flames from 1990 to 1994, scoring 2,025 career points. He was the first player in program history to score 2,000…
UIC ended a 19-game losing streak against Division I opponents Saturday with a 72-70 win in overtime against Cleveland State. Junior forward Najeal Young sent the Flames to victory, drilling this right-wing jumper with two seconds remaining in overtime.
The monkey is finally off UIC’s back. The Flames erased a nine-point deficit Saturday in the second half against Cleveland State and outlasted the Vikings in overtime, 72-70, for their first win of the season against a Division I opponent. Junior forward Najeal Young hit…
UIC’s second-half comeback fell short Thursday as the Flames lost 82-78 to Youngstown State at UIC Pavilion. The Flames trailed by as many as 24 points late in the first half and trimmed the Penguins’ lead to 80-78 in the final minute. Youngstown State freshman Jordan…
Senior guard Paris Burns has left the UIC basketball program, per a school release. The release said Burns’ departure is voluntary and as a result of “personal reasons.” Burns, a Chicago native and Proviso East graduate, was averaging 6.9 points and 2.5 assists this season. He…
CHICAGO — Milwaukee thoroughly enjoyed its trip to Chicago on Saturday, blowing past UIC for a 87-62 victory. The Panthers have now won four of their last five games with the only loss coming on the road to first-place Valparaiso. Meanwhile, the Flames’ slump continues with…