UIC wins 81-74 against Valparaiso

Javon Jackson scored 17 points as UIC beat Valparaiso 81-74 on Saturday night. Jackson shot 3 of 12 from the field, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Flames (13-6, 5-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Ahmad Henderson II shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to add 15 points.

Georgia Southern wins 67-63 against Old Dominion

Adante' Holiman scored 28 points as Georgia Southern beat Old Dominion 67-63 on Saturday night. Holiman shot 10 for 20 (5 for 13 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (10-9, 3-4 Sun Belt Conference). Bradley Douglas scored 10 points while going 4 of 8 (2 for 4 from 3-point range).

New Orleans secures 82-73 victory against East Texas A&M

Jamond Vincent scored 28 points as New Orleans beat East Texas A&M 82-73 on Saturday night. Vincent added seven rebounds and four steals for the Privateers (4-14, 2-5 Southland Conference). Kohen Rowbatham scored 24 points while going 7 of 10 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 9 for 11 from the line and added three steals.

Eastern Michigan basketball games flagged for unusual gambling activity

Eastern Michigan played two men's college basketball games this season that were flagged for unusual betting, a university spokesperson confirmed Saturday. The Eagles’ game at Central Michigan on Tuesday and against Wright State on Dec. 21 had suspicious gambling activity that prompted betting firm Integrity Compliance 360 to alert its clients, ESPN first reported Friday. Eastern Michigan University spokesman Greg Steiner said the school became aware of the matter on Wednesday.