Diggins scores 25 to carry UIC past Purdue Fort Wayne 62-49
CHICAGO -- Michael Diggins had a season-high 25 points as Illinois-Chicago beat Purdue Fort Wayne 62-49 on Saturday.
Diggins shot 10 for 11 from the field.
Jamie Ahale had 19 points, hitting six from distance for Illinois-Chicago (4-6). Godwin Boahen added 13 points and 12 rebounds. Tarkus Ferguson had 3 points and 10 assists for the hosts. He also committed seven turnovers.
Illinois-Chicago posted a season-high 21 assists.
Purdue Fort Wayne put up just 14 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Jarred Godfrey had 17 points for the Mastodons (6-6), whose four-game win streak came to end. Deonte Billups added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Illinois-Chicago takes on DePaul on the road next Saturday. Purdue Fort Wayne takes on Judson at home on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Keith Lewis
- Ed Phillips
- John Washo
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
| Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
| IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
| Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
| UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
| Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |
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