East St. Louis High School standout CJ Jones’ college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 30

UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Dec 31, 2023

On Saturday, December 30, former East St. Louis High School standout, CJ Jones’ current college team, the UIC Flames, lost 50-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Southern Illinois Salukis.

The game took place in Carbondale, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Southern Illinois Salukis this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2 at 7 p.m. in Murray, Kentucky.

Name: CJ Jones

Position: Guard

Hometown: East St. Louis

Height: 6′5″

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