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UIC Flames vs Youngstown State Penguins Wrap - Youngstown State Wins 88-79
Michael Akuchie scored 20 points and chipped in with 2 assists for Youngstown State on Thursday, leading them to a 88-79 victory over UIC at Beeghly Physical Education Center.
Youngstown State was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Michael Akuchie had 20 points for Youngstown State and Shemar Rathan-Mayes chipped in with 13 points. Dwayne Cohill had 7 assists for them, while Michael Akuchie was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UIC got 23 points from Damaria Franklin in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jace Carter. Jalen Warren contributed 8 assists for them, while Damaria Franklin had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UIC were victorious, as the score was 45-40 at the break.
UIC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-30.
Youngstown State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the IUPUI. UIC will aim to get back on the winning track at Robert Morris.