The UIC Flames (2-13, 1-9 Horizon) are back in action after a busy week to host the Cleveland State Vikings (12-3, 7-2). UIC is coming off a loss to another one of the Horizon League's top teams in IUPUI, where the Flames fell 68-47. The Flames looked strong in some avenues of the game, especially in the turnover margin. The Flames forced the Jaguars into 22 turnovers on Sunday's game. The Flames were led by Kristian Young, who scored 16 points, pulled down five rebounds, and dished out three assists on the game. Keona Schenck was also a threat from deep, scoring eight points with two 3-pointers on the day.

Cleveland State is led by Destiny Leo, the Horizon League's top scorer. Leo averages 20.6 points a game to go along with 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals. Cleveland State's offense is top in the league, putting up 73.6 points per game, and are winning games by nearly 15 points on average. Cleveland State also holds teams to a 35% shooting percentage, the top defensive percentage in the Horizon. The Flames will need to keep their hands up defensively against one of the top offenses in mid-major college basketball.

The Flames and Vikings are scheduled to tip off on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m.