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Robert Morris loses in overtime to Illinois-Chicago

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CHICAGO — Rob Howard scored 18 points as Illinois-Chicago narrowly beat Robert Morris, 66-62, in overtime Saturday.

Maurice Commander and Teyvion Kirk added 15 points each for the Flames. Commander also had eight rebounds, and Kirk posted eight rebounds.

Illinois-Chicago (7-4, 4-2 Horizon League) scored 25 points in the second half, a season-low for the team.

AJ Bramah had 23 points and 16 rebounds for the Colonials (3-5, 2-3).

Kahliel Spear added 10 points. Dante Treacy had seven assists.

Jon Williams, who was second on the Colonials in scoring heading into the matchup with 9 points per game, shot only 17% (1 of 6).

The Flames improved to 2-0 against the Colonials for the season. Illinois-Chicago defeated Robert Morris, 67-53, on Friday.

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