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Jalen Jackson, Jace Carter rally UIC to 74-73 victory over Valparaiso

By AP Reporter

Published February 19, 2023 5:52pm CST

University of Illinois at Chicago

Associated Press

CHICAGO - Jalen Jackson had 19 points, Jace Carter scored 18 and hit a go-ahead jumper with 30 seconds remaining and UIC rallied to beat Valparaiso 74-73 on Sunday.

Jackson added three steals and Carter grabbed nine rebounds for the Flames (11-18, 3-15 Missouri Valley Conference). Trevante Anderson made three 3-pointers and scored 13.

Ben Krikke led the Beacons (11-18, 5-13) with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Kobe King added 15 points.

Jackson scored 10 points in the first half for UIC, which led 41-36 at intermission. Carter scored 10 points for the Flames in the second half.

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Both teams play again on Wednesday. UIC visits Evansville and Valparaiso hosts Bradley.