UIC beats Cleveland State for 3rd straight time, 71-66
CHICAGO -- Godren Boahen scored 21 points off the UIC bench to lead the Flames to a 71-66 victory over Cleveland State in the Horizon League opener on Saturday afternoon.
The win is UIC's third straight over the Vikings after sweeping the series a year ago.
Braelen Bridges had his third double-double of the season, scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds for the Flames (6-8, 1-0). Marcus Ottey added 13 points and Tarkus Ferguson added 12 points and five assists.
Torrey Patton scored 22 points and grabbed a half-dozen rebounds to lead Cleveland State (4-10, 0-1). Csraig Beaudion added 15 points and dished nine assists and Algevon Eichelberger chipped in 13 points.
Game Information
Credit Union 1 Arena
9:12 PM, 28 December 2019
Chicago, IL
Attendance: 1,489
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Robert Riley
- Rob Kueneman
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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