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Arkansas-Little Rock Falls 86-71 to UIC - Recap
UIC got a 25-point performance from Isaiah Rivera as they ran past Arkansas-Little Rock 86-71 on Friday at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Bettors who backed UIC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
UIC got 14 points from Toby Okani and another 13 points from Ethan Pickett. Drew King contributed 3 assists, while Toby Okani cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Arkansas-Little Rock got 19 points from DeAntoni Gordon in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jaylen Crocker-Johnson. Jordan Jefferson contributed 3 assists for them, while Jamir Chaplin had 10 rebounds.
UIC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UIC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.
UIC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Loyola-Chicago. Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Northern Illinois.