UIC (4-5)      32  34  — 66
YALE (9-1)     35  45  — 80

ILLINOIS-CHICAGO — J. Hammons 3-7 1-1 10; A. Henderson 4-13 0-0 10; *A. Johnson 4-12 6-6 15; M. Lowery 3-7 5-5 11; A. Momoh 4-6 0-0 8; J. Nathaniel 1-9 3-4 5; S. Silverstein 0-5 0-0 0; T. Walters-Whitaker 0-1 0-0 0; R. Washington 3-5 0-1 7.Totals 22-65 15-17 66.
YALE — S. Aletan 0-1 1-2 1; D. Arlington 1-3 2-2 5; J. Brathwaite 2-4 0-0 5; I. Celiscar 4-7 5-5 13; R. Fox 4-11 0-0 9; T. Mullin 6-11 6-8 22; C. Simmons 3-8 3-4 9; *N. Townsend 4-11 6-7 16. Totals 24-56 23-28 80. 
Three-point goals: UIC 7-23 (J. Hammons 3-5; A. Henderson 2-6; A. Johnson 1-5; J. Nathaniel 0-3; S. Silverstein 0-2; T. Walters-Whitaker 0-1; R. Washington 1-1), YALE 9-20 (D. Arlington 1-1; J. Brathwaite 1-1; I. Celiscar 0-1; R. Fox 1-4; T. Mullin 4-6; C. Simmons 0-3; N. Townsend 2-4). Rebounds: UIC 33 (J. Nathaniel 8), YALE 39 (S. Aletan 13). Assists: UIC 8 (A. Johnson 3), YALE 15 (N. Townsend 6). Possessions: 65. Halftime: Illinois-Chicago 32, Yale 35. 
Attendance: 799. 

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Yale used a strong second half to defeat Illinois-Chicago 80-66 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Sunday at Payne Whitney Gymnasium. The Bulldogs led 35-32 at halftime before outscoring the Flames 45-34 after the break. Nick Townsend led Yale with 16 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Trevor Mullin added a game-high 22 points. Andy Johnson scored 15 points for Illinois-Chicago. The Flames fell to 4-5 overall, while Yale improved to 9-1. Attendance was 799.

Preview: Illinois-Chicago Flames at Yale Bulldogs NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — The surging Yale Bulldogs, boasting one of the nation’s best early-season records, will look to continue their momentum when they host the Illinois-Chicago Flames at Payne Whitney Gymnasium on Sunday. Yale (8-1) has won seven straight games since a Nov. 18 loss to Rhode Island, showcasing a potent offense that has scored 97 or more points in three contests. The Bulldogs are led by guard Nick Townsend, who is coming off an 18-point performance in a 79-61 win over Brandeis on Wednesday. Townsend has been a consistent force, averaging 17.6 points and 5.2 assists per game during the winning streak, including a 32-point outing at College of Charleston and a 21-point, 10-assist double-double at Akron. Illinois-Chicago (4-4) arrives seeking consistency after a narrow 63-62 home loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Wednesday. The Flames have alternated wins and losses over their past six games. Forward Jayce Nathaniel will be a key factor, coming off a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds in that defeat. Nathaniel has provided a strong interior presence, averaging 8.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season. The matchup pits Yale’s high-scoring attack against a Flames team that has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 76.5 points in its four losses. Yale’s balanced scoring, with contributors like Isaac Celiscar and Trevor Mullin supporting Townsend, will test that defense. For Illinois-Chicago, containing Townsend and managing the road environment will be critical. Guards Ahmad Henderson and Mekhi Lowery, who combined for 26 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in the last game, must complement Nathaniel’s efforts. This non-conference clash represents a final tune-up for both sides before demanding stretches. Yale opens Ivy League play on Jan. 5, while Illinois-Chicago begins Missouri Valley Conference action on Jan. 1. Tipoff is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Yale holds a 2-0 all-time series advantage, with the last meeting a 77-56 Bulldogs victory in 2019.