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Tipoff: 3 p.m. Saturday at UIC Pavilion. Radio: WMVP-AM 1000.
2008-09 records: Illinois-Springfield 21-9; Illinois-Chicago 16-15.
Brian Hamiltons quick look: In theory it’s a good thing to open against a Division II opponent — but the Flames lost to Division II Lewis University by 10 in their only exhibition game. Robo Kreps shot just 1 of 9 in the loss and the team shot 35.7 percent overall.
