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UIC vs Valparaiso Final: 81-74 - Recap
Javon Jackson scored 17 points leading UIC to a 81-74 victory over Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday.
UIC was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
UIC got 15 points from Ahmad Henderson II and another 13 points from Modestas Kancleris. Tyem Freeman contributed 4 assists, while Sasa Ciani cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Valparaiso got 18 points from All Wright in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tyler Schmidt. All Wright contributed 5 assists for them, while Kaspar Sepp had 8 rebounds.
UIC was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UIC had a 40-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UIC takes its act on the road to face Evansville looking for another win. For Valparaiso, they head on the road to face Drake.