Rashund Washington Jr. had 17 points in UIC’s 82-72 victory against UNC Greensboro on Monday

CHICAGO -- Rashund Washington Jr. had 17 points in UIC’s 82-72 victory against UNC Greensboro on Monday.

Washington also contributed six rebounds for the Flames (3-0). Gabe Cupps and Benny Gealer both had 14 points.

Zavier Fitch led the Spartans (1-2) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Cameron Grant and R.J. Greer each added 12 points for UNC Greensboro.

UIC took the lead with 20 seconds left in the first half and did not trail again. Gealer led hsi team in scoring with seven points in the first half to go ahead 33-32 at the break. UIC turned a seven-point second-half lead into an 18-point advantage with a 14-3 run to make it a 58-40 lead with 10:50 left in the half. Washington scored 11 second-half points in the matchup.

UIC’s next game is Friday against Saint Mary’s (CA) on the road, and UNC Greensboro hosts Lees-McRae on Wednesday.