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UIC Downs Illinois State 55-51 - Match Report
UIC grabbed a 55-51 win over Illinois State on Wednesday, behind a 18-point effort from Toby Okani at Credit Union 1 Arena.
UIC was a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
UIC got 9 points from Filip Skobalj and another 9 points from Jace Carter. Jace Carter contributed 4 assists, while Jace Carter cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Illinois State got a 10-point performance from Darius Burford, who was supported by 9 points from Malachi Poindexter. Darius Burford had 3 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Harouna Sissoko grabbed 8 rebounds.
UIC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois State had a 34-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UIC heads into a battle against Bradley. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Iowa.