Wright State sinks Illinois-Chicago 79-43

Posted January 28, 2010 10:00 pm

Associated Press

DAYTON, Ohio -- Vaughn Duggins and Troy Tabler scored 14 points apiece, leading five players in double figures as Wright State crushed Illinois-Chicago 79-43 on Thursday night.

Cory Cooperwood added 13 points and Todd Brown had 11 for the Raiders (13-8, 6-4 Horizon League), who have won back-to-back games.

Tabler sank three 3-pointers and Duggins hit two for the Raiders, who finished 8-for-21 from beyond the arc. The Flames were just 4-for-20 (20 percent).

Wright State shot 51 percent from the floor (26-for-51), while the Flames were at just 20 percent (10-for-50).

The Raiders led by 10 points at halftime, held a 51-38 advantage midway through the second and sealed the win on a late 12-0 run.

Robo Kreps scored 16 points to lead the Flames (5-15, 1-9), who have dropped seven straight games and sit in last place in the conference.

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