RENSSELAER, IND --- Coming off a tough loss, the Prairie Stars (8-11, 2-7) offense came alive in a 106-92 win over Saint Joseph's (9-10, 4-5). Jamall Millison scored 23 points in the win, making him just the second player in UIS men's basketball history to eclipse the 1,000 point mark for his career.

In an offensive minded game, the Prairie Stars shot 57 percent from the field, which included 11-for-20 from three. They also hit 29-of-35 free throws, all three marks better than their opposition. They only got better as the game went on, shooting 63 percent in the second half, hitting 5-of-8 from deep to put the game away.

UIS trailed early, as they fell behind by 12 points after 11 minutes of play. Down 24-12, UIS turned it on, going on a 20-6 run to take a two point lead in just under a five minute span. The Prairie Stars went 6-for-6 during the stretch and then added baskets from Richard Freeman and Millison before they missed their next shot.

In the run, Vince Walker had nine points, as he hit two three's and added another old-fashioned three point play to head the run.

After a three from Saint Joseph's gave them a 33-32 lead, Freeman responded with a layup to regain the lead, one which UIS would not relinquish for the remainder of the game. In the final 4:06 of the half, the Prairie Stars went on a 16-5 run and led 48-38 at the break.

In the second half, UIS hit their first five shots from the field to increase on their lead in the first three minutes before it ultimately reached a game-high 30 with under six minutes remaining.

The Prairie Star offense could not be stopped on this night as they notched the second most points in a game this season and eclipsed the 100-point mark for the third time this season. The 58-point second half is the most points scored in a half this season and thee 11 three pointers ties a season high mark as well. Both the 57 percent from the field and 55 percent from three were second best marks on the season as well.

JJ Cravatta had a career-night as he recorded 24 points, making 4-of-5 from deep and all ten free throw attempts. The ten free throws set a single game best for this season and the four threes are just the third time all season a player has accounted for that many three's.

On the night, Cravatta led the way with 24 points while Millison added 23 on his milestone setting night. Davi Austin facilitated the offensive outburst with 18 points of his own on 7-of-11 shooting, while also adding a team-high six assists and recording four steals. Freeman and Walker each added 11 points while Zach Steinberg pulled in 10 points, coming up two points shy of another double-double.

The Prairie Stars will return home after a 1-1 road trip to face Lewis and Wisconsin – Parkside next Thursday and Saturday.