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UIC falls to IUPUI 89-69

Teyvion Kirk had 19 points and six assists for the Flames.

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Coach Luke Yaklich’s Flames lost their sixth consecutive game on Friday.

Coach Luke Yaklich’s Flames lost their sixth consecutive game on Friday.

Paul Sancya/AP file photo

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INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Burk scored a season-high 36 points as IUPUI romped past Illinois-Chicago 89-69 on Friday.

Burk hit 15 of 20 shots.

Jaylen Minnett had 22 points for IUPUI (6-8, 5-8 Horizon League). Elyjah Goss scored a season-high 20 points and had 11 rebounds, and Mike DePersia had 14 assists.

Teyvion Kirk had 19 points and six assists for the Flames (8-10, 5-8), whose losing streak reached six games. Maurice Commander added 15 points and Rob Howard had 14 points.

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