Griffin scores 21 to lead UIC past Green Bay 81-77
CHICAGO -- — Zion Griffin had 21 points as Illinois-Chicago turned back Green Bay 81-77 on Thursday night.
Jalen Warren had 17 points for the Flames (12-15, 8-10 Horizon League). Damaria Franklin added 15 points and eight rebounds. Michael Diggins had four blocks.
Green Bay totaled 44 second-half points, a season high for the team.
Kamari McGee had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Phoenix (4-24, 3-16), whose losing streak reached 11 games. Nate Jenkins added 14 points. Emmanuel Ansong had 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Flames improve to 2-0 against the Phoenix this season. UIC defeated Green Bay 80-63 on Jan. 15.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Scherzinger
- Jourdan Love
- Kevin Raher
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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