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Johnson's 21 Points Fuel UIC's Victory Over Drake
18 Jan
Summary
- Andy Johnson scored 21 points to lead UIC to a 74-67 win.
- UIC led by 12 points at halftime against Drake.
- Jalen Quinn was the top scorer for Drake with 28 points.
The UIC Flames secured a significant 74-67 conference victory against the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday, propelled by a stellar performance from Andy Johnson. Johnson led all scorers with 21 points, demonstrating his offensive prowess with efficient shooting from both the field and the free-throw line. His contributions were pivotal in establishing UIC's momentum early in the game.
UIC established control in the first half, taking a commanding 34-22 lead into the break, with Johnson already having amassed 15 points. Although Drake mounted a comeback in the second half, outscoring UIC by five points after halftime, the Flames' initial advantage proved insurmountable. Ahmad Henderson II also delivered a strong offensive showing for UIC, adding 20 points.
For the Bulldogs, Jalen Quinn emerged as the high scorer with an impressive 28 points, supported by Eli Shetlar's 13 points and nine points from Owen Larson. Despite their efforts, Drake could not overcome UIC's consistent performance, resulting in their third conference loss.
