Lowery leads UIC against Robert Morris after 20-point game

Robert Morris Colonials (0-1) at UIC Flames (1-0)

Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UIC plays Robert Morris after Mekhi Lowery scored 20 points in UIC's 96-47 win over the Saint Francis (IL) Fighting Saints.

UIC finished 19-16 overall last season while going 9-5 at home. The Flames averaged 14.7 assists per game on 26.9 made field goals last season.

Robert Morris finished 22-11 overall last season while going 8-7 on the road. The Colonials allowed opponents to score 72.1 points per game and shot 43.6% from the field last season.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.