Sept. 1, 2008

Chicago, Ill.- UIC junior Baggio Husidic (Velika Kladusa, Bosnia/Libertyville H.S.) was named the Horizon League Player of the Week for the period ending August 31, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.

Husidic assisted on the Flames' first goal and later converted the equalizing penalty kick with just six minutes remaining in regulation in UIC's 2-2 season-opening draw against UMKC on Friday.

UIC hosts Santa Clara at Flames Field on Monday at 7 p.m.