UIC Flames @ Missouri State Bears
Lee, Edwards score 12 off the bench, Missouri State knocks off UIC 69-59
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Matthew Lee and Cesare Edwards both scored 12 points off of the bench to lead Missouri State over UIC 69-59 on Sunday.
Lee was 4 of 9 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Bears (16-15, 8-12 Missouri Valley Conference). Edwards shot 5 of 5 from the field. Chance Moore shot 3 for 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding seven rebounds.
The Flames (11-20, 4-16) were led by Toby Okani, who recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Filip Skobalj added 12 points and six rebounds for UIC. In addition, Isaiah Rivera had 12 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Antinio Petty
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Edward Crenshaw
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-3 | - | 26-4 |
| Murray State | 12-7 | 4 | 20-10 |
| Bradley | 12-7 | 4 | 19-11 |
| UIC | 12-7 | 4 | 17-13 |
| Illinois State | 11-8 | 5 | 19-11 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5.5 | 17-14 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-9 | 6 | 18-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 9-10 | 7 | 15-15 |
| Drake | 6-13 | 10 | 12-18 |
| Indiana State | 3-16 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Evansville | 3-16 | 13 | 7-23 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 16-2 | - | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston | 13-5 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-7 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 6 | 18-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 9-9 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-9 | 7 | 14-15 |
| Florida International | 7-11 | 9 | 14-15 |
| Missouri State | 7-11 | 9 | 13-16 |
| New Mexico State | 6-12 | 10 | 13-15 |
| UTEP | 6-12 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Delaware | 5-13 | 11 | 9-20 |
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