UIC Flames @ Youngstown State Penguins
Youngstown State beats Illinois-Chicago 77-64
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Bobby Hain had 14 of his 21 points in the second half and Youngstown State beat Illinois-Chicago 77-64 on Saturday night.
Marcus Keene also scored 14 of his 19 points, and DJ Cole 13 of his 15, after the break. The Penguins (10-13, 1-7 Horizon) shot 15 of 22 including 5 of 7 from 3-point range in the second half, outscoring UIC 51-36 after trailing 28-26 at halftime.
Youngstown opened the second half with six straight points to take the lead for good and had a 16-5 run to lead 66-50 with 4:55 left. UIC (5-16, 1-5) got no closer than 68-60 on Paris Burns' layup with two minutes to play.
The Flames opened with an 18-6 run and led 23-12 with 6:21 to go in the first half. Youngstown answered with an 8-0 run but never led in the first half.
Jason McClellan had 19 points and Burns 16 to lead UIC.
Game Information
Youngstown, OH
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:William Jacobson
Referee:Jeffrey Smith
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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