Dec. 8, 2007

Box Score

Chicago, Ill.- The UIC men's basketball team moved to 2-0 in Horizon League play and remained unbeaten at home this season with a 76-67 victory over Green Bay on Saturday afternoon at the UIC Pavilion.

The Flames (5-4, 2-0) were led by junior Josh Mayo's game-high 32 points, including six three-pointers. Freshman Robert Kreps added 14 points, marking his third straight game scoring in double figures.

Mike Schachtner tallied 24 points to pace Green Bay (6-3, 1-1).

UIC led by as many as 15 points in the second half, but the Phoenix did not back down, cutting the Flames' advantage to just five with under four minutes remaining. But the Flames persevered and turned away the Green Bay rally attempt to earn their second straight victory.

Mayo hit six three-pointers in the first half, including a long trey as time expired, to give the Flames a 37-26 lead heading into halftime.

Mayo's six three-pointers was the most he has ever made in a single period.

Saturday marked Mayo's second game this season with over 30 points.

UIC, which is a perfect 4-0 at the Pavilion this season, head back out on the road next week when it meets DePaul at the Allstate Arena on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.