| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| OAK | 39 | 47 | 86 |
Brechting scores 20 to lead Oakland past UIC 86-72
OAKLAND, Mich. -- Brad Brechting had 20 points as Oakland defeated Illinois-Chicago 86-72 on Thursday night.
Brechting made all 10 of his free throw attempts.
Jaevin Cumberland had 16 points and six rebounds for Oakland (14-16, 10-7 Horizon League). He also had seven turnovers but only six assists. Tray Maddox Jr. added 15 points. Karmari Newman had 13 points for the hosts.
The Golden Grizzlies forced a season-high 20 turnovers.
Godwin Boahen had 20 points and seven assists for the Flames (15-15, 9-8). Tarkus Ferguson added 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He also committed seven turnovers. Rob Howard Jr. had 10 points.
The Golden Grizzlies improve to 2-0 against the Flames for the season. Oakland defeated Illinois-Chicago 80-67 on Jan. 26. Oakland finishes out the regular season against IUPUI at home on Saturday. Illinois-Chicago finishes out the regular season against Detroit on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Wymer
- D.J. Carstensen
- Steve McJunkins
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10-2 | - | 20-2 |
| Bradley | 9-3 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Belmont | 7-5 | 3 | 15-8 |
| UIC | 7-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 6-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Indiana State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Murray State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-7 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-9 | 7 | 10-13 |
| Missouri State | 1-11 | 9 | 8-15 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 9-4 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| Milwaukee | 8-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Robert Morris | 8-5 | 3.5 | 16-8 |
| Youngstown State | 8-5 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| Oakland | 7-6 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Wright State | 6-7 | 5.5 | 12-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 5-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| IU Indianapolis | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Green Bay | 0-13 | 11.5 | 2-22 |
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