UIC uses late run to beat Detroit Mercy 94-87
CHICAGO -- Marcus Ottey and Dikembe Dixson had 20 points each and UIC held off Detroit Mercy for a 94-87 win on Monday night.
The Flames (17-12, 12-4 Horizon League) pulled away with a 21-5 run to lead 84-67 on Clint Robinson's layup with 5:14 left. The Titans (8-21, 4-12) cut the deficit to seven at 89-82 and at the final score.
Jordan Blount added 15 points and 10 rebounds for UIC, which is a game behind league leaders, Wright State and Northern Kentucky. The Flames' 12 Horizon League wins are the most in conference play since the 2003-04 squad, which was the last to play in the NCAA Tournament.
Kameron Chatman was 4 of 8 from 3-point range and had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead the Titans. Josh McFolley and Corey Allen added 15 points each.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Jim Schipper
- Brooks Wells
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
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