Wright State got 27 points from Mark Alstork and earned a road win at Murray State to improve to 9-4 for the season. UIC freshman Godwin Boahen notched the first triple-double in program history as the Flames ran up a 38-point win against Roosevelt. Green Bay tied a school record with 22 steals, hit triple digits and had five players reach double-figures in a 108-59 win against St. Mary’s (MN).
Wright State 77, at Murray State 62
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) -- Mark Alstork scored 27 points, including five 3-pointers, and Wright State dominated in the second half to overtake Murray State for a 77-62 win Thursday night.
Trailing by six at the break, Wright State (9-4) opened the second half with a 16-3 run capped by Mike La Tulip's 3-pointer to make it 46-39 with 14:12 left and led the rest of the way.
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at UIC 91, Roosevelt 53
CHICAGO (AP) -- Tai Odiase scored 18 points, his fourth-straight game in double figures, and freshman Godwin Boahen recorded a triple-double as Illinois-Chicago raced past NAIA Roosevelt on Thursday night.
Boahen scored 13 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished 11 assists. Fellow frosh Marcus Ottey also scored 13 on perfect 5-for-5 shooting, including a pair of 3-pointers. Clint Robinson scored 13 points and Dominique Matthews 12 for the Flames (7-6).
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at Green Bay 108, Saint Mary’s (MN) 59
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – Kerem Kanter continued his strong play and Tevin Findlay put forth a record-breaking steals performance as the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team cruised to a 108-59 victory over Saint Mary's on Thursday night at the Resch Center.
Kanter scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, recording his first career double-double in his first career start. The native of Turkey has now scored in double-figures in five-straight games, averaging over 18 points per game during this impressive stretch.
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This Week’s Schedule (Times are ET)
Friday, December 23
Northern Kentucky at No. 11 West Virginia, 4:00 PM (ROOT)
Georgia at Oakland, 7:00 PM (ESPN3)
This Week’s Results
Thursday, December 22
Wright State 77, at Murray State 62
at Green Bay 108, Saint Mary’s (MN) 59
at UIC 91, Roosevelt 53
at Belmont 88, Cleveland State 61
Santa Clara 87, at (RV) Valparaiso 80 (2OT)
Fort Wayne 93, at Detroit Mercy 86
Wednesday, December 21
at Northern Kentucky 97, Brescia 73
at (RV) Michigan State 77, Oakland 65
Tuesday, December 20
at UIC 75, Northern Arizona 65
Northeastern 61, at Oakland 59
at Ohio State 77, Youngstown State 40
Monday, December 19
at Green Bay 94, SIUE 92 (OT)
at Cleveland State 79, Lake Erie 62
Belmont 62, at Milwaukee 56