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Jackson scores 30 points, UIC beats Murray State 97-93 in 2OT
Original Publication Date: January 15, 2025 8:36PM
Publication Updated: April 10, 2025 11:15PM
CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Jackson scored 30 points and UIC beat Murray State 97-93 in double-overtime on Wednesday night.
Murray State’s Terence Harcum made three free throws with three seconds left to force the first extra period tied 76-76. He drove the lane and scored with 2.8 seconds left in the first overtime to send it to a second tied at 88-all.
Harcum hit a 3-pointer to give the Racers’ their last lead, 93-91, with 3:19 left. Jackson answered with a pair of free throws and a 3-pointer to help UIC pull away.
Jackson shot 12 of 20 from the floor and added five assists for the Flames (12-6, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tyem Freeman scored 21 points and Filip Skobalj finished with 15.
Alden Applewhite led the way for the Racers (10-8, 4-3) with 22 points and two steals. Kylen Milton added 15 points and four steals for Murray State. Harcum had 14 points and six assists.
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