Washington puts up 19 as UIC beats Robert Morris 79-56
CHICAGO (AP) — Rashund Washington Jr. scored 19 points as UIC beat Robert Morris 79-56 on Friday.
Rashund Washington Jr. netted 19 points, along with 12 rebounds, as UIC defeated Robert Morris 79-56 on Friday. Ahmad Henderson II chipped in 16 points, shooting 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, and converting all 3 of his free throws. Benny Gealer contributed 11 points, shooting 3 of 9 (2 of 7 from the three-point range) and securing 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
K.J. Garris led the Colonials with 11 points. Henderson scored 8 points in the first half, and UIC trailed 32-30 at the break. UIC then turned a 11-point deficit into a 21-point lead, scoring 10 points in a 10-0 run to build a 62-41 halftime lead. Washington tallied 12 points in the second half. UIC will face UNC Greensboro at home on Monday, while Robert Morris travels to Arkansas on Wednesday.
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