Valparaiso Beacons @ UIC Flames
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
Chicago, IL
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
Referee:Scott Tierney
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 12-2 | - | 22-3 |
| Murray State | 10-4 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Bradley | 9-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Illinois State | 8-5 | 3.5 | 16-8 |
| UIC | 8-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-6 | 4.5 | 15-9 |
| Valparaiso | 6-7 | 5.5 | 12-12 |
| Drake | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-9 | 7.5 | 10-14 |
| Indiana State | 3-10 | 8.5 | 10-14 |
| Evansville | 1-12 | 10.5 | 5-19 |
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