Coming into the game, UIC averaged around four 3s per game. Against LSU's porous 3-point defense, the Flames surpassed their average before halftime. The Flames finished 5 of 11 from behind the arc.

Chicago; Wednesday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drake visits UIC after Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points in Drake's 65-46 victory over the Belmont Bruins. The Flames are 5-1 on their home court.

The Illinois State basketball team fought adversity Sunday at CEFCU Arena, and adversity won. Playing without No. 2 scorer ...

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Sasa Ciani had 16 points in UIC's 73-67 victory over Illinois State on Sunday.

UIC Flames (8-4, 0-1 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (8-4, 0-1 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redbirds -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: UIC takes on Illinois ...

Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over UIC. The Flames are 2-3 in home games.

The Illinois State Redbirds (8-4, 0-1 MVC) take a four-game winning streak into a home contest with the UIC Flames (8-4, 0-1 ...

Normal, Illinois; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State comes into a matchup with UIC as winners of four consecutive games.

BOTTOM LINE: UIC takes on Ohio in a matchup of Division 1 Division opponents. The Flames are 1-3 on their home court. UIC has a 2-4 record against opponents over .500. The Bobcats are 0-2 on the road.

Skobalj scored nine points in the first half for UIC, which trailed 32-30 at halftime. Skobalj hit a 3-pointer with 2:45 left in OT to put the Flames up 68-65 and they stayed in front from there.

The former Calgary Flames winger is back in his old home rink as a Stanley Cup champion. At the same time, it's impossible to navigate his old city without memories of his Flames bestie Johnny ...