Franklin carries UIC over Robert Morris 96-88 in OT
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- — Damaria Franklin scored a career-high 28 points as Illinois-Chicago topped Robert Morris 96-88 in overtime on Saturday night. Zion Griffin added 27 points for the Flames. Griffin also had 10 rebounds.
Jace Carter had 16 points and seven rebounds for Illinois-Chicago (11-15, 7-10 Horizon League). Filip Skobalj added five assists.
The 96 points were a season best for Illinois-Chicago.
Kahliel Spear had 24 points and nine rebounds for the Colonials (7-21, 5-14). Brandon Stone added 16 points and nine rebounds. Michael Green III had 14 points.
The Flames improve to 2-0 against the Colonials for the season. Illinois-Chicago defeated Robert Morris 80-75 on Feb. 3.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- Josh White
- Matt Palumb
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 2-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Belmont | 2-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Illinois State | 2-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Evansville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-1 |
| Missouri State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-2 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-2 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-3 |
| Bradley | 0-2 | 2 | 6-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-2 | 2 | 4-4 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-2 | 2 | 2-6 |
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Youngstown State | 2-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Wright State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 3-5 |
| Cleveland State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-3 |
| Oakland | 1-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
| Green Bay | 1-1 | 1 | 4-4 |
| Milwaukee | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-5 |
| IUPUI | 0-2 | 2 | 3-6 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2 | 2-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-2 | 2 | 0-8 |
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