Murray State Racers @ UIC Flames
Jackson scores 30 points, UIC beats Murray State 97-93 in 2OT
CHICAGO -- — Javon Jackson scored 30 points and UIC beat Murray State 97-93 in double-overtime on Wednesday night.
Murray State's Terence Harcum made three free throws with three seconds left to force the first extra period tied 76-76. He drove the lane and scored with 2.8 seconds left in the first overtime to send it to a second tied at 88-all.
Harcum hit a 3-pointer to give the Racers' their last lead, 93-91, with 3:19 left. Jackson answered with a pair of free throws and a 3-pointer to help UIC pull away.
Jackson shot 12 of 20 from the floor and added five assists for the Flames (12-6, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tyem Freeman scored 21 points and Filip Skobalj finished with 15.
Alden Applewhite led the way for the Racers (10-8, 4-3) with 22 points and two steals. Kylen Milton added 15 points and four steals for Murray State. Harcum had 14 points and six assists.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:Deron White
Referee:Eric Curry
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-5 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-11 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 17-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-15 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 12-19 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-24 |
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