Franklin, Carter spark UIC past IUPUI 57-54
CHICAGO -- — Damaria Franklin and Jace Carter scored 12 points each as Illinois-Chicago edged past IUPUI 57-54.
Carter added six rebounds for the Flames (10-14, 6-9 Horizon League). Jalen Warren had 11 points. Jamie Ahale hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to give UIC a 54-51 lead with 1:46 left. Warren sank 3 of 4 free throws in the final 26 seconds to preserve the victory.
B.J. Maxwell had 14 points and seven rebounds for the Jaguars (2-22, 0-13), who have now lost five games in a row. Bakari LaStrap added 12 points. Chuks Isitua had 10 rebounds.
The Flames improve to 2-0 against the Jaguars on the season. UIC defeated IUPUI 67-65 on Jan. 10.
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2021-22 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 15-6 | - | 20-11 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 15-6 | - | 21-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 14-6 | 0.5 | 20-12 |
| Wright State | 15-7 | 0.5 | 22-14 |
| Oakland | 12-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 10-7 | 3 | 14-16 |
| Youngstown State | 12-9 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UIC | 9-10 | 5 | 14-16 |
| Milwaukee | 8-14 | 7.5 | 10-22 |
| Robert Morris | 5-16 | 10 | 8-24 |
| Green Bay | 4-16 | 10.5 | 5-25 |
| IUPUI | 1-16 | 12 | 3-26 |