Flames Hammer Crusaders, 77-52

Jan. 15, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) -- Robo Kreps had a game-high 23 points to lead Illinois-Chicago to a 77-52 win over Valparaiso on Thursday night.

Tori Boyd scored 14 points, Rob Eppinger had 13 points and Josh Mayo added 10 points for Illinois-Chicago (9-7, 2-4 Horizon), which led 35-27 at halftime.

A 3-pointer by Michael Rogers boosted Valparaiso (5-13, 2-5) to a 22-15 lead with 8:44 left in the first half. But Valparaiso couldn't keep up with the Flames, who went on a 20-5 run to close out the period.

After the break, Illinois-Chicago held Valparaiso to 33 percent shooting from the field and 0-for-5 from 3-point range. The Flames also got 27 points off 18 Crusader turnovers.

Howard Little led Valparaiso with 26 points. Cameron Witt and Rogers each added 10 points.

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Players Mentioned

#21 Rob Eppinger: Forward; 6' 8"; Junior

#3 Robo Kreps: Guard; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#22 Tori Boyd: F; 6' 5"; Freshman

#1 Josh Mayo: G; 5' 10"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#21 Rob Eppinger
: 6' 8"; Junior
: Forward

#3 Robo Kreps
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: Guard

#22 Tori Boyd
: 6' 5"; Freshman
: F

#1 Josh Mayo
: 5' 10"; Sophomore
: G