Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UIC Flames
UIC defeats Middle Tennessee 70-40
NASSAU, Bahamas -- — Steven Clay's 18 points helped UIC defeat Middle Tennessee 70-40 on Friday night in the Baha Mar Hoops.
Clay was 8 of 11 shooting (2 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Flames (4-1). Toby Okani added 13 points while going 6 of 13 from the field, and he also had eight rebounds and three steals. Christian Jones went 5 of 9 from the field to finish with 11 points.
Elias King led the way for the Blue Raiders (3-3) with nine points and eight rebounds. Justin Bufford added nine points for Middle Tennessee. Jalen Jordan also put up six points.
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Game Information
Nassau, Bahamas
Referee:Tim Comer
Referee:James Baker
Referee:James Duke
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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