ncaab Game Recap
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs UIC Flames Wrap - Oakland Wins 81-77
Trey Townsend scored 22 points leading Oakland to a 81-77 victory over UIC at Credit Union 1 Arena on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Oakland were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -5.5.
Jamal Cain had 19 points for Oakland and Jalen Moore chipped in with 14 points. Jalen Moore had 10 assists for them, while Jamal Cain was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
UIC got a 24-point performance from Zion Griffin, who was supported by 20 points from Damaria Franklin. Kevin Johnson had 7 assists in a losing cause for UIC, while Zion Griffin grabbed 9 rebounds.
Oakland led at halftime, 41-30.
UIC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.
Next game, Oakland takes its act on the road to face IUPUI looking for another win. For UIC, they head home to face Detroit.