INDIANAPOLIS — Tarkus Ferguson tied his profession top with 25 issues, and fourth-seeded UIC complex to its first Horizon League championship sport since 2004 with a 73-56 victory Monday in opposition to top-seeded Wright State.
The Flames, who misplaced at Wright State by means of 17 issues Feb. 14, jumped out to a 17-6 lead after the Raiders made just one box purpose within the first 5 mins. They led by means of 15 issues at halftime and prolonged the threshold to 20 within the first 5 mins of the second one part.
UIC will play second-seeded Northern Kentucky, which beat third-seeded Green Bay 80-69 within the different semifinal, on Tuesday for a berth within the NCAA Tournament. The Flames haven’t reached the match since 2004.
Marcus Ottey added 13 issues, Braelen Bridges 10 issues and Godwin Boahen 9 issues and 10 rebounds for UIC (18-16), which outrebounded Wright State 47-38.
Bill Wampler had 14 issues to steer the Raiders the Raiders (25-7).