CHICAGO (Interstat) — Illinois-Chicago withstood a second-half surge from Drake to secure a 74-67 men’s basketball victory Saturday at UIC Pavilion.

The Flames built a 34-22 halftime lead and maintained control despite the Bulldogs’ 45-point second half. The win moved both Missouri Valley Conference teams to 9-10 overall this season. The combined score fell under the projected total of 138.5. Attendance was 1,274.