UIC Flames Defeat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 84-73
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Ocean Center
UIC Flames 84, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs UIC Flames?
UIC Flames beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 84-73 at Ocean Center on November 22, 2025.
The UIC Flames secured a decisive victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 84-73 at the Ocean Center. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with UIC improving their home record to 5-2 while Southern Indiana fell to 1-6 on the road this season. The Flames have shown resilience in their recent games, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten outings, though they are currently on a one-game losing streak after a previous defeat to the High Point Panthers. In contrast, the Screaming Eagles have struggled significantly, holding a dismal record of 2-8 in their last ten games, also on a one-game losing streak following a loss to the Incarnate Word Cardinals.
UIC's scoring average in their last five games has been impressive at 81.8 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 71.0 points. Their recent performance included a notable win against the St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints, where they dominated with a score of 98-55. On the other hand, Southern Indiana has averaged 75.6 points in their last five games but has allowed a troubling 83.2 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that have contributed to their struggles.
At home, UIC has been a formidable opponent, boasting a home record of 4-2, while Southern Indiana has yet to win on the road, holding an away record of 0-6. This fixture was particularly significant given the recent form of both teams, with UIC looking to bounce back from their recent loss and Southern Indiana attempting to find some momentum after a difficult start to the season.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current season's dynamics suggest that UIC was favored to win based on their stronger performance metrics. The market reflected this sentiment, with UIC having a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected, which suggests that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this matchup. The conditions at the Ocean Center were presumably favorable for both teams, contributing to the competitive atmosphere of the game.
As the game unfolded, key moments included several scoring plays in the second half that helped UIC maintain their lead. Notably, Ismail Habib made a critical three-point jumper that brought the score to 76-71, followed by a layup from Rashund Washington Jr. that extended the lead to 78-71. Andy Johnson's free throws further solidified UIC's advantage, pushing the score to 84-71 before Ola Ajiboye of Southern Indiana managed a tip shot to conclude the scoring at 84-73.
Overall, the matchup served as a testament to UIC's offensive capabilities and Southern Indiana's ongoing challenges, setting the stage for both teams as they move forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsAhmad Henderson II20UIC Flames
- AssistsMekhi Lowery2UIC Flames
- ReboundsMekhi Lowery10UIC Flames
- PointsTolu Samuels16Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsIsmail Habib7Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels14Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Recent form
UIC Flames
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.7 scored · 72 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L80-90vs High Point PanthersNov 20
- W67-63at Chicago State CougarsNov 15
- W98-55vs St. Francis (IL) Fighting SaintsNov 12
- L73-76at Oregon State BeaversNov 8
- W91-71vs Detroit Mercy TitansNov 4
- L50-67vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 7
- W77-73vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 2
- L52-74at Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 27
- W82-77vs Evansville Purple AcesFeb 22
- L57-74at Drake BulldogsFeb 20
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L172.4 scored · 78.1 allowed per game0-6 away
- L81-87at Incarnate Word CardinalsNov 20
- W91-74vs Loras DuhawksNov 16
- L74-89at South Dakota CoyotesNov 13
- L74-78vs VMI KeydetsNov 8
- L58-88at Butler BulldogsNov 6
- L69-74at Tennessee State TigersMar 1
- L63-79at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 28
- W82-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 23
- L54-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 21
- L78-81at Lindenwood LionsFeb 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | UIC Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-66 | 26-54 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 7-35 | 4-14 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 29 |
| Free throws | 8-20 | 28-33 |
| Free throw % | 40 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 28 |
| Assists | 17 | 10 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 27 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 40 |
| Fouls | 24 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-54Sam Silverstein made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-54Cardell Bailey made Jumper. Assisted by Ola Ajiboye.
- 2nd Half40-54Ola Ajiboye made Layup. Assisted by Kaden Brown.
- 2nd Half40-55Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-56Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-56Tolu Samuels made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half43-56Tolu Samuels made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-58Sam Silverstein made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-60Josiah Hammons made Layup. Assisted by Jayce Nathaniel.
- 2nd Half45-60Ben Ezeagu made Dunk. Assisted by Ismail Habib.
- 2nd Half47-60Ben Ezeagu made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-62Jayce Nathaniel made Layup. Assisted by Andy Johnson.
- 2nd Half47-63Jayce Nathaniel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-64Jayce Nathaniel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-67Rashund Washington Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mekhi Lowery.
- 2nd Half48-67Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-67Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-67Ismail Habib made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-69Rashund Washington Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-69Cardell Bailey made Layup. Assisted by Ismail Habib.
- 2nd Half56-69Kaden Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ismail Habib.
- 2nd Half56-70Abdul Momoh made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-70Ismail Habib made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-70Kaden Brown made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-72Abdul Momoh made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-72Ola Ajiboye made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-73Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-74Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-74Ismail Habib made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaden Brown.
- 2nd Half66-75Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-76Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-76Tolu Samuels made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-76Ismail Habib made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tolu Samuels.
- 2nd Half71-78Rashund Washington Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-79Andy Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-80Andy Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-82Rashund Washington Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half71-83Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-84Ahmad Henderson II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-84Ola Ajiboye made Two Point Tip Shot.
Win probability
Above the line favours UIC Flames, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.
Venue
- Ocean CenterDaytona Beach, FL
- Attendance516
- OfficialsScott Gooden, Brian Zink, Michael Nardone
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