UIC continued its postseason run Monday with an 80-71 over George Washington in the CBI quarterfinals. The Flames led by 17 with 8:14 remaining, but a Colonials run brought them within one possession in the final two minutes. UIC (17-18, 7-11 Horizon) took care of the…
There has been lots of movement on UIC’s roster since their season ended with a loss to Wright State on March 5. Five players either graduated or transferred, but UIC is bringing in arguably the top recruiting class in the Horizon League to replenish the…
Optimism is brewing at a high-level for UIC, despite only five wins in coach Steve McClain’s inaugural season at the helm. The 2016 class is the prime reason for the optimism. McClain and his staff have been able to reel in six newcomers who form…
After a strong start, No. 14 seed Green Bay could not keep up with No. 3 seed Texas A&M on Saturday in a 92-65 loss during the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Green Bay led 22-14 early in the first half and trailed only 41-33 at…
Milwaukee has fired head coach Rob Jeter, according to multiple reports Thursday. In 11 seasons at Milwaukee, Jeter led the Panthers to five seasons with 20 or more wins, including this past season that resulted in a 20-13 record. Milwaukee reached the NCAA Tournament twice…
Wright State has terminated its contract with head coach Billy Donlon, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Donlon, 39, led Wright State to a 22-13 record, second-place finish and conference title game appearance during the 2015-16 season. Wright State had won 21 or more games in three…
Four Green Bay players scored in double figures Tuesday to lead their team to a 78-69 win against Wright State in the Horizon League championship game. The Phoenix will advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years. Fourth-seeded Green Bay opened up a 15-point lead in…
Green Bay guard Charles Cooper had the top highlight of the first half of the Horizon League championship game Tuesday, destroying the rim and Wright State guard Mark Alstork with this tomahawk dunk. The Phoenix lead 42-30 at halftime, putting them 20 minutes away from…
No. 1 seed Valparaiso mounted a comeback against No. 5 Green Bay in the closing minutes Monday in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals, culminating in this full-court pass to forward Alec Peters for a game-tying layup. The Crusaders and the Phoenix are currently in overtime…
Wright State coach Billy Donlon and his staff were furious to find out no players from their third-place team made the All-Horizon League teams. On top of that, Donlon was upset with the Horizon League Tournament format, which gives the top-two teams a double-bye to…
