Valparaiso Beacons @ UIC Flames
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 36 | 37 | 73 |
UIC | 41 | 33 | 74 |
Jackson, Carter rally UIC to 74-73 victory over Valparaiso
CHICAGO -- — Jalen Jackson had 19 points, Jace Carter scored 18 and hit a go-ahead jumper with 30 seconds remaining and UIC rallied to beat Valparaiso 74-73 on Sunday.
Jackson added three steals and Carter grabbed nine rebounds for the Flames (11-18, 3-15 Missouri Valley Conference). Trevante Anderson made three 3-pointers and scored 13.
Ben Krikke led the Beacons (11-18, 5-13) with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Kobe King added 15 points.
Jackson scored 10 points in the first half for UIC, which led 41-36 at intermission. Carter scored 10 points for the Flames in the second half.
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Both teams play again on Wednesday. UIC visits Evansville and Valparaiso hosts Bradley.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Jeb Hartness
Referee:Antinio Petty
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 |
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