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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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