Townsend scores 22 to lift Oakland over UIC 81-77
CHICAGO -- — Trey Townsend had 22 points as Oakland narrowly defeated Illinois-Chicago 81-77 on Thursday night in Horizon League opener for both teams.
Jamal Cain scored 19 points and collected 10 rebounds for Oakland (6-2, 1-0), which earned its fourth straight victory. Jalen Moore scored 14 points and distributed 10 assists despite seven turnovers and Micah Parrish scored 13 with eight rebounds.
Zion Griffin scored a career-high 24 points and had nine rebounds for the Flames (2-5, 0-1), who have now lost four straight.
Damaria Franklin scored 20 and Kevin Johnson distributed seven assists in defeat.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Paul Szelc
- Chad Barlow
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 8-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Youngstown State | 7-3 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Milwaukee | 6-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Robert Morris | 5-4 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Oakland | 5-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Wright State | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
| Green Bay | 0-9 | 8 | 2-18 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 5-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Murray State | 4-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-5 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 3-5 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
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