Valparaiso Beacons @ UIC Flames
Rivera scores 24 in UIC's 70-64 victory against Valparaiso
CHICAGO -- — Isaiah Rivera's 24 points helped UIC defeat Valparaiso 70-64 on Saturday night.
Rivera also had five rebounds for the Flames (8-7, 1/3 Missouri Valley Conference). Filip scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Marquise Kennedy had eight points and finished 4 of 4 from the floor.
Isaiah Stafford finished with 19 points for the Beacons (4-11, 0-4). Darius DeAveiro added 11 points and four assists for Valparaiso. Jaxon Edwards also had 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. The loss is the ninth straight for the Beacons.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
Referee:Scott Tierney
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 |
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