While UIC still has not won a true road game during the Steve McClain era, Saturday’s performance at Grand Canyon proved the Flames are making huge strides forward. In a 73-69 loss, UIC (4-5) took Grand Canyon to the wire in a difficult road environment and…
Chicago State was poised for its first WAC win, leading 56-53 in the final minute. Then Seattle guard Brendan Westendorf made two 3-pointers, including this running shot at the buzzer from just in front of half court, to send the Cougars packing with their 12th…
Chicago State opened WAC play Saturday with a 66-50 loss to Seattle at the Jones Convocation Center. Chicago State shot 6-of-27 from the field in the first half, digging a 34-15 hole. The Cougars trailed by as many as 24 points before a strong finish created…
Chicago State will spend its New Year’s in Muncie, Indiana. But first, the Cougars have a matchup with Ball State. What you should know about Ball State (8-4, No. 196 KenPom): Ball State beat Valparaiso, but it also lost to Bradley. That shows how varied this team’s performances…
Despite a career-high 26 points from freshman Fred Sims Jr., Chicago State dropped a 91-74 decision Monday at Marquette. Chicago State (4-10) took an early 11-4 lead. Marquette (9-2) regained control quickly and used 17-2 late in the first half to open up a massive lead.…
After pulling the small upset Saturday against Western Illinois, Chicago State has its eyes on a major upset Monday against Marquette. The Cougars are massive underdogs. What you should know about Marquette (8-2, No. 80 KenPom): Marquette is making an early case for a NCAA Tournament…
Chicago State ended an eight-game losing streak Saturday with a 77-70 win at home against Western Illinois. The Cougars, who entered without a win against a Division I opponent, received 18 points and five assists from recently eligible guard Clemmye Owens V. Owens, a Bethune-Cookman transfer,…
Chicago State will try to snap an eight-game losing streak Saturday when it hosts Western Illinois. This is the first meeting between the programs since the 2006-07 season, when the Cougars knocked off the Leathernecks, 82-72. What you should know about Western Illinois (7-2, No. 173 KenPom):…
Forward Jordan Murphy recorded his fourth double-double in the last five games Wednesday as Minnesota pulled away from Chicago State for a 70-52 victory. Murphy scored nine points in the first half to help Minnesota build a 32-24 advantage. He finished with 12 points and 18 rebounds.…
Chicago State is back on the road Wednesday to face another Big Ten foe. Minnesota is 2-0 all-time against the Cougars. What you should know about Minnesota (5-5, No. 134 KenPom): Minnesota is trying to avoid its fourth straight loss, and third consecutive loss at…
