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11/02 21:31 CST UIC blows out Saint Francis (IL) 96-47 behind Mekhi Lowery's 20
points
UIC blows out Saint Francis (IL) 96-47 behind Mekhi Lowery's 20 points
By The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) --- UIC opened its season Monday with a 96-47 victory over Saint
Francis (IL), led by Mekhi Lowery's 20 points.
Lowery added seven rebounds and four steals for the Flames. Rashund Washington
Jr. scored 15 points while going 3 for 5 from the field and 9 for 12 from the
free-throw line. Jayce Nathaniel went 5 for 7 from the field to finish with 13
points and added 10 rebounds.
Bryce Tillery finished with 12 points and two steals for the Fighting Saints.
Saint Francis (IL) also got 12 points from Nick Niego. Tavariyuan Williams
finished with nine points and two blocks.
UIC took the lead for good with 19:33 left in the first half. The score was
51-31 at halftime, with Lowery scoring 16 points. UIC extended its lead to
96-44 during the second half, fueled by a 19-2 scoring run. Ahmad Henderson II
scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as UIC closed out the win.
Up next
UIC plays Robert Morris at home Friday, and Saint Francis (IL) visits Fordham
on Thursday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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