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The Green Bay Phoenix host the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Flames Saturday on the hardwoods. The Phoenix, who play in the Horizon League, are 0-5 and still looking for their first win while the Flames, of the Missouri Valley Conference, are 4-2 so far. The Flames just moved over from the Horizon League, so these two teams are very familiar with one another. UIC took both against Green Bay last season and have won 4 of the last 5 head to head matchups.
The UIC moved on up to the Missouri Valley Conference this season after playing for decades in the Horizon League. These two old foes are very familiar with one another. UIC took two games last season, but went 1-1 against the spread. This season, the Flames are 4-2 and have won two straight, beating Stonehill and Holy Cross, back to back. The win over Holy Cross was impressive as they won 89-66.
A complete performance from the entire team propel the Flames to a dominating 23-point victory over Holy Cross and a 2-1 record at the Tom Konchalski Classic!#BringTheHeat | #FireUpFlames
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— UIC Men's Basketball ???? (@UIC_MBB) November 23, 2022
Toby Okani did a little bit of everything for the Flames as he had 20 points. 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocked shots. Filip Skobalj added 17 points while Tre Anderson also had 17 points with 7 assists. Cameron Fens added 14 points while Jace Carter chipped in with 12 points. The Flames are ranked N0. 256 by KenPom. They rank 287th in offensive efficiency and No. 212 in defensive efficiency. They average 73.8 points per game, which ranks 171, and shoot 43.8% from the floor, and 32.1% from three.