UIC Flames @ Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Brechting scores 20 to lead Oakland past UIC 86-72
OAKLAND, Mich. -- Brad Brechting had 20 points as Oakland defeated Illinois-Chicago 86-72 on Thursday night.
Brechting made all 10 of his free throw attempts.
Jaevin Cumberland had 16 points and six rebounds for Oakland (14-16, 10-7 Horizon League). He also had seven turnovers but only six assists. Tray Maddox Jr. added 15 points. Karmari Newman had 13 points for the hosts.
The Golden Grizzlies forced a season-high 20 turnovers.
Godwin Boahen had 20 points and seven assists for the Flames (15-15, 9-8). Tarkus Ferguson added 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He also committed seven turnovers. Rob Howard Jr. had 10 points.
The Golden Grizzlies improve to 2-0 against the Flames for the season. Oakland defeated Illinois-Chicago 80-67 on Jan. 26. Oakland finishes out the regular season against IUPUI at home on Saturday. Illinois-Chicago finishes out the regular season against Detroit on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
Rochester, MI
Referee:Terry Wymer
Referee:D.J. Carstensen
Referee:Steve McJunkins
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri 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 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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