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Horizon Tournament - UIC Downs Wisconsin-Milwaukee 80-69 - Match Report
UIC grabbed a 80-69 win over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Kevin Johnson at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Bettors who backed UIC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
UIC got 13 points from Michael Diggins and another 12 points from Damaria Franklin. Jalen Warren contributed 4 assists, while Jace Carter cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee got a 19-point performance from Jordan Lathon, who was supported by 16 points from Joey St. Pierre. Markeith Browning II had 3 assists in a losing cause for Wisconsin-Milwaukee, while Joey St. Pierre grabbed 10 rebounds.
UIC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.