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UIC vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Final: 81-77 - Recap
Wisconsin-Milwaukee was scorched by Kevin Johnson for 28 points as UIC defeated them 81-77 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Bettors who backed UIC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.
UIC got 18 points from Damaria Franklin and another 10 points from Jalen Warren. Jalen Warren contributed 5 assists, while Jalen Warren cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee got 27 points from DeAndre Gholston in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jordan Lathon. DeAndre Gholston contributed 3 assists for them, while DeAndre Gholston had 8 rebounds.
UIC was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a 38-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UIC heads into a battle against Wisconsin-Green Bay. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, meanwhile, will have their next action against IUPUI.