On Friday, December 8, former Highland High School standout Yusef Salih’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Dec 9, 2023

On Friday, December 8, former Highland High School standout, Yusef Salih’s current college team, the UIC Flames, won 55-49 in their NCAA D1 game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

The game took place in Jacksonville, Alabama. This was the first matchup against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.

Name: Yusef Salih

Position: Guard

Hometown: Gainesville

Height: 6′2″

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