The UIC Flames (8-13, 1-9 MVC) will be trying to snap their six-game losing streak when they face the Evansville Purple Aces (12-9, 3-7 MVC) on Wednesday night. The game will be played at Ford Center and it is scheduled to begin at 8 PM. ET.
The Flames are coming off a 74-65 loss to Belmont as 5.5-point underdogs. The Purple Aces are coming off a 58-54 win over Illinois State as 2.5-point underdogs.
UIC is 7-1 in eight games against Evansville.
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The Flames have struggled over the past couple of weeks and come into this game on a six-game losing streak. They have also lost their last five road games and will try to put an end to both streaks with a win over the Purple Aces.
Head coach Luke Yaklich previews the Flames' two match-ups this week, including Saturday's crucial home game against Southern Illinois!
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UIC is averaging 68.4 points per game. They scored 65 points in their last game, making 42.9 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers.
CJ Jones led the Flames with 16 points, five rebounds, and eight assists. Jaden Brownell finished with 12 points and six rebounds, while Ethan Pickett added 11 points and three rebounds.
UIC has played well defensively, giving up 69.1 points per game. They gave up 74 points in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to win this game.