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Yusef Salih, former Highland High School standout, played on Wednesday, February 7 in NCAA D1 game

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UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

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On Wednesday, February 7, former Highland High School standout, Yusef Salih’s current college team, the UIC Flames, won 61-56 in their NCAA D1 game against the Illinois State Redbirds.

The game took place in Normal, Illinois. This was the second matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, February 11 at 3 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.

Name: Yusef Salih
Position: Guard
Hometown: Gainesville
Height: 6′2″

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