ncaab Game Recap
UIC vs Valparaiso Final: 74-70 - Recap
Valparaiso was victimized for 23 points and 11 rebounds by Damaria Franklin as UIC defeated them 74-70 in NCAA action on Saturday.
UIC won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
UIC got 17 points from Kevin Johnson and another 10 points from Zion Griffin. Kevin Johnson contributed 9 assists, while Damaria Franklin cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Valparaiso got 28 points from Thomas Kithier in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kevion Taylor. Kevion Taylor contributed 4 assists for them, while Thomas Kithier had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UIC were victorious, as the score was 34-30 at the break.
UIC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-36.
UIC heads into a battle against Trinity Christian. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Stanford.