High Point 90, at Illinois-Chicago 80

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — In a neutral-site men’s NCAA Division I basketball game at the Ocean Center on Thursday, the High Point Panthers used a potent offensive attack and disruptive defense to defeat the Illinois-Chicago Flames 90 to 80. The Panthers improved their season record to 5-1, while the Flames fell to 3-2 before an announced crowd of 449. High Point built a narrow 41-39 lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half, outscoring Illinois-Chicago 49-41 after the break. The Panthers’ offense operated with high efficiency, scoring 90 points on 74 possessions for an offensive rating of… Read more...