Feb. 22, 2006
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Post-game Notes
CSU's J'Nathan Bullock
Scored in double figures for the third straight game (& 15th time this year), finishing with a career-high 25 points.
It was his third 20-point game of the season (he had 21 at both Kent State & Detroit)>br>
Scored 10 of CSU's first 13 points in the game.
CSU's Ije Nwankwo
Despite being bothered by foul trouble, he scored in double figures for the 11th time in 12 games, finishing with 12 points
Added a career-high 10 rebounds for his first career double-double (he had 9 rebounds vs. Butler on Jan. 25).
Went 6-for-12 from the line, missing for the first time (in 19 attempts) in the final 5 minutes & OT.
UIC's Danijel Zoric
Led the Flames in both scoring (18) and rebounding (8).
Scored just four points with one rebound in 14 minutes in the first meeting this year.
Miscellaneous
The loss dropped the Vikings to 10-16 on the year and 5-10 in league play while UIC improved to 14-14, 7-8.
UIC avenged an earlier season loss to CSU in Chicago, giving the Flames a 30-27 lead in the all-time series.
The loss eliminates CSU from hosting a first round game in next week's league tournament. CSU will travel for a first round game.
This was the third overtime game for CSU this year -- all at home -- with the Vikings now having a 1-2 record. (CSU previously won vs. Utah Valley State & Detroit.
CSU is now 36-31 all-time in games decided in overtime, including a 2-1 mark under Mike Garland.
CSU had a 34-22 lead at the half, shooting .519 (I14-27) from the field.
UIC opened up the second half with an 18-6 burst to tie the game at 40-40 with 12:48 left.
The Vikings had a rebounding advantage for the third straight game (47-37), including 21 offensive boards (18 in the second half & OT).