UIC Flames at Cleveland State Vikings
· NCAA Men's Basketball
64 - 62
Ottey free throws lift UIC past Cleveland St. 64-62
UIC trailed 62-59 late in the game when Ottey drained a 3-pointer with 37 seconds left to tie it up, 62-all. Later, Ottey was fouled by Cleveland State's Tre Gomillion and made both of his free throws for the winning margin with two seconds left.
Tarkus Ferguson had 20 points to lead the Flames (11-13, 6-5 Horizon League). Ottey finished with 15 points and Michael Diggins added 10 points and eight rebounds.
Craig Beaudion had 12 points and six assists for the Vikings (9-15, 5-6). Algevon Eichelberger added 10 points and seven rebounds. Franklyn Penn Jr. had 10 points.
The Flames improve to 2-0 against the Vikings this season. Illinois-Chicago defeated Cleveland State 71-66 on Dec. 28.
Illinois-Chicago plays Milwaukee at home on Thursday. Cleveland State plays Youngstown State on the road next Saturday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 64 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Marcus Ottey made Free Throw. | 64 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Marcus Ottey made Free Throw. | 63 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Foul on Tre Gomillion. | 62 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Marcus Ottey Offensive Rebound. | 62 - 62 |
Statistics
 UIC |
 CLE |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-48 | FG | 18-45 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 40 |
| 5-10 | 3PT | 3-12 |
| 50 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 13-19 | FT | 23-34 |
| 68 | Free Throw % | 68 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 17 |
| 10 | Assists | 12 |
| 3 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 3 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 20 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 23 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 23 | Fouls | 17 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Location: Cleveland, OH
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2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |