Rivera scores 24 in UIC's 70-64 victory against Valparaiso
CHICAGO -- — Isaiah Rivera's 24 points helped UIC defeat Valparaiso 70-64 on Saturday night.
Rivera also had five rebounds for the Flames (8-7, 1/3 Missouri Valley Conference). Filip scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Marquise Kennedy had eight points and finished 4 of 4 from the floor.
Isaiah Stafford finished with 19 points for the Beacons (4-11, 0-4). Darius DeAveiro added 11 points and four assists for Valparaiso. Jaxon Edwards also had 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. The loss is the ninth straight for the Beacons.
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Game Information
Credit Union 1 Arena
1:00 AM, 7 January 2024
Chicago, IL
Attendance: 1,689
- Referees:
- Roland Simmons
- Gene Grimshaw
- Scott Tierney
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10-2 | - | 20-2 |
| Bradley | 9-2 | 0.5 | 18-4 |
| Belmont | 7-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| UIC | 7-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 5-6 | 4.5 | 8-14 |
| Indiana State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Murray State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-7 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-9 | 7 | 10-13 |
| Missouri State | 1-11 | 9 | 8-15 |
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