Jordan Mason scores 17 as UIC takes down Drake
CHICAGO (AP) — 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.
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UIC's next game is Saturday against Belmont on the road, and Drake hosts Murray State on Sunday.
