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UIC Flames vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - UIC Wins 73-67
UIC earned a 73-67 victory over Illinois State on Sunday, getting 16 points from Sasa Ciani at CEFCU Arena.
Bettors who backed UIC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks.
Javon Jackson had 14 points for UIC and Ahmad Henderson II chipped in with 12 points. Ahmad Henderson II had 4 assists for them, while Sasa Ciani was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Illinois State got 20 points from Malachi Poindexter in a losing cause and another 10 points from Ty Pence. Dalton Banks contributed 5 assists for them, while Jordan Davis had 5 rebounds.
UIC trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
UIC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
UIC heads into a battle against Drake. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Murray State.