Boyd scores 25 as UMKC holds off stubborn Chicago St. 87-82

LaVell Boyd hit five 3-pointers and made four big free throws in the final half-minute, scoring 25 points as UMKC held off a persistent Chicago State 87-82 on Saturday night, and will make the playoffs for the first time. Kyle Steward added 13 points while Broderick Newbill and Broderick Robinson each had 11 as UMKC posted a winning record in the regular season for the first time since the 2010-2011 season.