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Felder sparks Oakland to 81-56 win over Illinois-Chicago

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ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) Kahlil Felder had 20 points and a career-high 14 assists to lead Oakland to an 81-56 win over Illinois-Chicago on Sunday.

Max Hooper hit six 3-pointers and scored 19 points and Corey Petros had 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (15-14, 10-4 Horizon League), who won their 10th straight home game.

Hooper had 16 points, Felder 15 and Oakland shot 60 percent to open a 45-27 lead at the half.

The Flames (7-22, 3-11) opened the second half with an 11-2 run to get within 47-38 but the Golden Grizzlies responded with an 11-2 run of its own to regain control. Dane Willis had a 3 and Nick Daniels, who finished with 10 points, had two of his three treys.

Marc Brown had 21 points for Illinois-Chicago and Jason McClellan had 12 and eight rebounds.

Oakland shot 49 percent but made 15 of 28 3-pointers.