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Youngstown State Falls 78-63 to UIC - Recap
UIC grabbed a 78-63 win over Youngstown State on Thursday, behind a 23-point effort from Tarkus Ferguson at UIC Pavilion.
Bettors who backed UIC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.0 at sportsbooks.
UIC got 21 points from Godwin Boahen and another 11 points from Rob Howard Jr.. Tarkus Ferguson contributed 5 assists, while Tarkus Ferguson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Youngstown State got a 18-point performance from Jelani Simmons, who was supported by 8 points from Darius Quisneberry. Darius Quisneberry had 4 assists in a losing cause for Youngstown State, while Naz Bohannon grabbed 14 rebounds.
UIC led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Youngstown State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-30.
UIC heads into a battle against Cleveland State. Youngstown State, meanwhile, will have their next action against IUPUI.