Dixson scores 23; UIC cruises in 84-73 win over Green Bay
CHICAGO -- Dikembe Dixson scored 23 points to lead Illinois-Chicago over Green Bay 84-73 on Wednesday night.
UIC (7-10, 2-2 Horizon League) has won four of its last five home games while Green Bay (7-12, 2-4) has lost four straight.
Dixson made 10 of 12 field goals, including three 3-pointers. Marcus Ottey and Godwin Boahen added 16 points apiece, and Jordan Blount chipped in 13. The Flames finished with a season-high 20 assists, led by a career-best 12 from Tarkus Ferguson.
Khalil Small scored 27 points on 11-of-21 shooting and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds for Green Bay. Sandy Cohen III added 22 points.
The Flames jumped out to an early 13-point lead and opened the second half making their first six shots for a 25-point advantage, their largest of the game. UIC's lead never dipped below 11 until the final minute.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Paul Szelc
- Brian McNutt
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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