Northern Iowa takes on the UIC Flames after Tytan Anderson scored 21 points in Northern Iowa's 64-58 overtime loss to the Drake Bulldogs.

UIC will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Illinois State. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

Four Illini reached double figures in an 81-61 victory against Fran McCaffery's struggling Hawkeyes at the State Farm Center.