UIC Flames
- 3rd in MVC
Vitale: 12 men's college basketball storylines, games, teams
From storylines to players to early-season games -- plus a bonus top 25! -- here's what's on Dickie V's radar.
Bell's 31 lead California over UIC 91-73 in NIT
— Chris Bell's 31 points led California over UIC 91-73 on Wednesday night in the NIT.
Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide
There's little, if anything, left to determine -- but there is good seeding news for UConn.
Northern Iowa clinches 1st NCAA tournament berth since 2016
Trey Campbell hit six 3-pointers in scoring 23 points as Northern Iowa defeated UIC 84-69 to win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid
Washington's 23 lead UIC over Drake in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 72-51
— Rashund Washington Jr. had 23 points in UIC's 72-51 win over Drake on Saturday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
Wagner scores 25, Indiana State defeats UIC 79-63
— Camp Wagner scored 25 points as Indiana State beat UIC 79-63 on Sunday.
Johnson and UIC win 93-86 in OT against Bradley
— Andy Johnson scored 25 points and Abdul Momoh added 13, four in double overtime, as UIC took down Bradley 93-86 on Tuesday.
MVC Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 83.9 | - | 6 | 26 |
| Bradley | 77.2 | 6 | 13 | 21 |
| Illinois State | 74.7 | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| Murray State | 83.1 | 6.5 | 13 | 20 |
| UIC | 75.5 | 8.5 | 16 | 19 |
| Northern Iowa | 69.4 | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| Valparaiso | 72.0 | 8.5 | 15 | 18 |
| Southern Illinois | 73.0 | 10 | 16 | 16 |
| Drake | 75.1 | 13 | 20 | 14 |
| Indiana State | 73.6 | 15 | 21 | 11 |
| Evansville | 67.0 | 19 | 25 | 7 |