CHICAGO -- UIC begins Horizon League play on Friday, Sept. 20, as the Flames play host to Wright State.
 
Friday's match will be the Horizon League opener for both teams. UIC will be looking to win its league opener for the second consecutive season after defeating Detroit Mercy, 2-0, a year ago. The Flames' 3-3-1 record is the program's best through seven matches, topping the 2-4-1 mark in 2015.
 
Kickoff will be at 7 pm and will be broadcast on ESPN3.  Admission to Flames Field is free.
 
Last Time Out

• The Flames fell to Utah State, 1-0, on Sunday.
• The lone goal of the match came in the 32nd minute.
• Annika Laihanen made her UIC debut. She finished with four saves.
• Five different Flames attempted a shot. Two of them were on target.
• The loss was UIC's first setback at home this season. They were 2-0-1 entering play.

Scouting The Raiders

• Wright State brings a 3-1-2 record against DI competition to Flames Field after a draw with UT Martin on Sunday.
• Brittney Petroski has a team high four goals. She and Destiny Johnson are tied for the team lead with eight points each.
• Maddie Jewell has played every minute in goal. She has a .750 save percentage and a 1.34 goals-against average.
• Against common opponent Toledo, Wright State suffered a 4-1 loss on Sept. 8.

Doing It With Defense

• UIC has the stingiest defense in the Horizon League. The Flames have allowed a conference-low four goals after last weekend's action.
• Though not all teams have played an equal number of matches, UIC has allowed a Horizon-second best 0.57 goals per game.
• The Flames' overall save percentage, .882, is the best in the conference.
• With four shutouts, UIC ranks first in the conference, in a three-way tie with IUPUI and Green Bay.