Feb. 16, 2005

UIC vs. Loyola Game Notes in PDF Format
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Chicago, Ill. - The UIC men's basketball team renews its city rivalry with Loyola on Thursday night at the Pavilion as the two schools meet for the 31st time. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. with the game being broadcast live on Fox Sports Net.

Flames fans can also listen live to Dave Wills and Denny Wills on ESPN Radio 1000 AM.

UIC (12-11, 7-6) has had the best of the series with the Loyola (8-16, 6-8) of late, winning the last seven meetings, including a 64-58 come-from-behind win in Rogers Park back on Jan. 6th.

The Flames have enjoyed even better results at the Pavilion versus the Ramblers, winning the last 13 meetings, with Loyola's last win over UIC in the building coming on Jan. 7th, 1988.

This contest features a pair of All-Horizon League and Player of the Year candidates in UIC's Cedrick Banks and Loyola's Blake Schilb.

Banks and Schilb are currently tied for third in the league in scoring at 16.5 points per game while rating among the league leaders in numerous other categories.

For more on this crosstown contest, check out the updated game notes.