North Carolina Central Eagles @ UIC Flames
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 20 | 35 | 55 | ||
UIC | 29 | 36 | 65 |
Boahen, Ferguson lead UIC to 65-55 win over NCCU
CHICAGO -- Godwin Boahen scored 15 points and Tarkus Ferguson added 13 to help lead Illinois-Chicago to a 65-55 win over North Carolina Central on the opening night of the season for both teams on Friday night.
The Flames jumped out to an early lead and were up 20-10 with 8:07 left in the first half. They took a 29-20 lead into the break.
NCCU's Brandon Goldsmith completed a 3-point play to close to 36-34 with 16:21 left in the game. Boahen answered with a 3-point jumper and Marcus Ottey followed with a dunk. Boahen nailed another trey at the 7:40 mark to pull ahead 52-43 and the Flames coasted to the win.
Boahen was 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and hit 6 of 9 from the floor. Tai Odiase added 10 points while grabbing eight rebounds for UIC.
Raasean Davis had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead NCCU.
Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Rod Mrakovich
Referee:Bobby Daw
Referee:Collin Dotson
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 7-3 | - | 17-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Morgan State | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Norfolk State | 6-4 | 1 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina State | 4-4 | 2 | 6-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-6 | 3 | 8-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-6 | 3 | 6-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-9 | 6 | 6-19 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-5 | 2.5 | 18-9 |
| Murray State | 11-6 | 3 | 19-9 |
| UIC | 10-6 | 3.5 | 15-12 |
| Illinois State | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Valparaiso | 8-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-10 | 7.5 | 12-15 |
| Drake | 6-11 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Indiana State | 3-13 | 10.5 | 10-17 |
| Evansville | 2-13 | 11 | 6-20 |
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