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Murray State Racers vs UIC Flames Recap - UIC Wins 97-93
Murray State was victimized by Javon Jackson for 30 points as UIC defeated them 97-93 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed UIC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Tyem Freeman had 21 points for UIC and Filip Skobalj chipped in with 15 points. Javon Jackson had 5 assists for them, while Sasa Ciani was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Murray State got a 22-point performance from Alden Applewhite, who was supported by 15 points from Kylen Milton. JaCobi Wood had 7 assists in a losing cause for Murray State, while Nick Ellington grabbed 11 rebounds.
UIC trailed at halftime, 36-34.
Murray State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-35.
Next game, UIC takes its act on the road to face Valparaiso looking for another win. For Murray State, they head home to face Bradley.