On Thursday, December 21, former Highland High School standout Yusef Salih’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Dec 22, 2023

On Thursday, December 21, former Highland High School standout, Yusef Salih’s current college team, the UIC Flames, lost 66-67 in their NCAA D1 game against the Incarnate Word Cardinals.

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Incarnate Word Cardinals this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, December 30 at 6 p.m. in Carbondale, Illinois.

Name: Yusef Salih

Position: Guard

Hometown: Gainesville

Height: 6′2″

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