Drake Bulldogs @ UIC Flames
Mason scores 17 as UIC takes down Drake 74-70
CHICAGO -- — Jordan Mason scored 17 points off of the bench to lead UIC over Drake 74-70 on Wednesday.
Mason added five assists for the Flames (10-4, 2-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Javon Jackson scored 16 points while shooting 3 of 6 from the field and 10 for 12 from the line. Tyem Freeman had 15 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range).
Bennett Stirtz finished with 30 points and 12 assists for the Bulldogs (12-1, 2-1). Cam Manyawu added 13 points, 12 rebounds and two steals for Drake. Tavion Banks and Daniel Abreu both finished with nine points. The loss snapped the Bulldogs' 12-game winning streak.
NEXT UP
UIC's next game is Saturday against Belmont on the road, and Drake hosts Murray State on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Padilla
- Marques Pettigrew
- Chance Moore
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |

