Dec. 21, 2005

Box Score

Syracuse, N.Y. - Senior Justin Bowen and sophomore Othyus Jeffers both recorded double-doubles and UIC out-rebounded its opponent for the 11th-straight game, but it was not enough to earn a victory on Wednesday night as Syracuse outlasted the Flames 75-61 in front of 16,067 at the Carrier Dome.

UIC had its three-game winning streak snapped with the loss and now sits at 6-5 on the year. The Orange improved to 9-2 this season with the victory.

Bowen finished with a game-high 21 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the year. Jeffers chipped in with 16 points and 10 boards.

UIC out-rebounded Syracuse, 44-39, and pulled down 24 offensive caroms. The Flames have now out-rebounded their opponent in every game this season.

The Orange had a pair of players record double-doubles of their own as Terrance Roberts totaled 19 points and 10 rebounds while senior Gerry McNamara tabbed 18 points and 12 assists.

Syracuse tied its school record with 16 blocked shots in the contest with Darryl Watkins finishing with seven swats.

UIC trailed Syracuse 32-30 at intermission, closing out the first half on an 8-0 run.

The Orange would gain control in the opening moments of the second stanza, though, with a 7-0 surge to jump ahead 39-30 just 90 seconds into the period.

The Flames would cut Syracuse's advantage back down to four (41-37), but 10 straight points by the Orange gave them a 14-point cushion they would never relinquish.

UIC will return to action on Thursday, December 29th, when they return home to play Davidson at the UIC Pavilion at 7:00 p.m.