Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UIC Flames
UIC defeats Middle Tennessee 70-40
NASSAU, Bahamas -- — Steven Clay's 18 points helped UIC defeat Middle Tennessee 70-40 on Friday night in the Baha Mar Hoops.
Clay was 8 of 11 shooting (2 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Flames (4-1). Toby Okani added 13 points while going 6 of 13 from the field, and he also had eight rebounds and three steals. Christian Jones went 5 of 9 from the field to finish with 11 points.
Elias King led the way for the Blue Raiders (3-3) with nine points and eight rebounds. Justin Bufford added nine points for Middle Tennessee. Jalen Jordan also put up six points.
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Game Information
Nassau, Bahamas
Referee:Tim Comer
Referee:James Baker
Referee:James Duke
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 8-2 | - | 18-3 |
| Murray State | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| UIC | 6-4 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-5 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Drake | 5-5 | 3 | 11-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| Indiana State | 2-8 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 9-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Missouri State | 6-3 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Sam Houston | 5-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| New Mexico State | 3-6 | 6 | 10-9 |
| Florida International | 3-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| UTEP | 3-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 1-7 | 7.5 | 5-14 |
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