Jan. 28, 2005

UIC vs. Butler Game Notes in PDF Format
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Chicago, Ill. - The UIC men's basketball team will try and continue its winning ways at the Pavilion on Saturday afternoon as the Flames play host to the Butler Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m.

Fans can watch the game live on Comcast SportsNet or listen in to all the end-to-end action on ESPN Radio 1000 AM.

The Flames have won their last four home contests and are 2-1 this season at the Pavilion versus league foes.

Saturday will mark the 28th all-time meeting between the Flames and Bulldogs with Butler owning an 18-9 lead in the series. UIC did go a perfect 3-0 against the Bulldogs last season, including a Horizon League Tournament semifinal round triumph at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Flames (9-9, 4-4) are looking to snap a two-game losing streak and get back into the hunt for a top-tier finish in the Horizon League, UIC is currently tied for fourth in the league with Detroit, one game behind Wright State for third.

Butler (7-10, 3-5) also enters in the midst of a two-game losing skid, falling most recently at Cleveland State on Thursday night.

For more information on this showdown, check out the updated game notes.