Washington’s 17 help UIC knock off UNC Greensboro 82-72
CHICAGO (AP) — Rashund Washington Jr. had 17 points in UIC’s 82-72 victory against UNC Greensboro on Monday.
Chicagoland's UIC Flames secured a 82-72 victory over UNC Greensboro on Monday, highlighted by a standout performance from Rashund Washington Jr., who tallied 17 points and six rebounds. Washington's dominant play was complemented by contributions from Gabe Cupps and Benny Gealer, each netting 14 points. Zavier Fitch spearheaded the Spartans' scoring effort with a solid 13-point, 13-rebound performance.
UNC Greensboro's R.J. Greer and Cameron Grant each contributed 12 points to the game. The Flames took an early lead with less than a minute remaining in the first half and maintained control throughout, never trailing. Gealer led the charge in the second half, scoring seven points to extend the margin to 33-32 at halftime. A 14-3 UIC run in the second half catapulted the score to 58-40 with 10:50 remaining, culminating Washington's 11-point second-half scoring display. UIC next faces Saint Mary’s on Friday away, while UNC Greensboro will host Lees-McRae on Wednesday.
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