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The UIS men's basketball team won its second game of the 2024-25 season on Sunday afternoon, defeating Wisconsin-Parkside 60-43 at the Midwest Regional Crossover. UIS improves to 2-0, while Parkside falls to 0-2.

Head coach Matt Brock was pleased with the win, saying, "We are playing strong and physical. 43 points from a team who beat us last year is a good defensive performance for us. Offensively, we can and will do better. Overall, good weekend for us!" 

Game Summary

  • UIS took control early, starting with a solid first half performance. The Prairie Stars shot .333 from the field and .500 from three-point range in the opening 20 minutes. The defense helped establish a lead, holding the Rangers to just 21 points by halftime, with UIS leading 28-21
  • In the second half, UIS extended their lead with improved shooting, including .522 from the field. The Prairie Stars worked efficiently from the line, shooting .875 from the free-throw line in the second half, which helped them pull away and seal the victory
  • Despite Parkside's efforts, the Prairie Stars' defensive pressure kept them from mounting a serious comeback. UIS outscored UWP 32-22 in the second half
  • Max Kunnert led the way for UIS, scoring 11 points on 4-11 shooting, including three three-pointers. Braden McGlothlin also contributed 11 points, shooting 3-4 from the field and 3-3 from beyond the arc
  • Jack Weber added 8 points and 3 rebounds in 14 minutes of play, while Evan Altman chipped in 6 points and 5 rebounds. Tye Banks had 8 points, with Khalil Ross contributing 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists
     

From the Box Score

  • Points: UIS 60, Wis.-Parkside 43
  • Field Goals Made: UIS 21-50 (.420), Wis.-Parkside 18-46 (.391)
  • Three-Point Field Goals Made: UIS 7-15 (.467), Wis.-Parkside 3-18 (.167)
  • Free Throws Made: UIS 11-16 (.688), Wis.-Parkside 4-7 (.571)
  • Rebounds: UIS 32, Wis.-Parkside 27
  • Assists: UIS 11, Wis.-Parkside 12
  • Turnovers: UIS 9, Wis.-Parkside 13

Up Next
The Prairie Stars continue their season with a trip to the Wisconsin Dells to face Northern Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 16.