ncaab Game Recap
Oakland vs UIC Final: 81-74 - Recap
UIC was victimized for 26 points and 12 rebounds by Jamal Cain as Oakland defeated them 81-74 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Oakland won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread.
Trey Townsend had 22 points for Oakland and Jalen Moore chipped in with 17 points. Jalen Moore had 8 assists for them, while Jamal Cain was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
UIC got a 25-point performance from Damaria Franklin, who was supported by 22 points from Kevin Johnson. Damaria Franklin had 6 assists in a losing cause for UIC, while Michael Diggins grabbed 7 rebounds.
Oakland was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Oakland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.
Next game, Oakland takes its act on the road to face Northern Kentucky looking for another win. For UIC, they head home to face Robert Morris.