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Lowery Scores 20 Points and UIC Wins 96-47 Against Saint Francis of Illinois
UIC pulled away with a 19-2 second-half run as Mekhi Lowery finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and four steals.
- On Monday, Mekhi Lowery scored 20 points to lead UIC past Saint Francis of Illinois 96-47 in the season opener for both teams.
- The Flames took the lead for good with 19:33 left in the first half and held a 51-31 halftime advantage before extending their margin to 96-44 during the second half.
- Rashund Washington Jr. scored 15 points, while Jayce Nathaniel added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Ahmad Henderson II contributed 10 second-half points for the offense.
- Fighting Saints players Bryce Tillery and Nick Niego each scored 12 points, though Saint Francis could not overcome the Flames' offensive dominance in the lopsided contest.
- The Flames return to their home court on Friday for a matchup against Robert Morris, seeking to build on their dominant season-opening performance.
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Lowery scores 20 points and UIC wins 96-47 against Saint Francis of Illinois
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UIC Men's Basketball Opens Season With 96-47 Win Over St. Francis
UIC opened its season with a dominant 96-47 home win over St. Francis, leading from start to finish. Senior guard Mekhi Lowery scored a career-high 20 points, and Jayce Nathaniel added 13 points and 10 rebounds as five Flames reached double figures.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
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