CHICAGO (Oct. 7, 2023) – The 25^th ranked UIC men's soccer team (7-3-1, 2-1 MVC) will close out its brief, two-match road trip Sunday afternoon, as it heads to Springfield, Mo. for a clash of nationally-ranked sides against ninth-ranked Missouri State (6-1-2, 3-0 MVC).
 
#25 UIC at #9 Missouri State
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. CT
Springfield, Mo. | Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium
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FLAMES FACTS

• UIC will look to rebound from its first consecutive losses of the season Sunday, as the Flames have most recently lost to DePaul (Oct. 4) and Western Michigan (Sept. 30). Wednesday's loss at DePaul was the first time this season the Flames lost a match in which they scored the opening goal (previously 7-0-1).
• The Flames are outscoring their opponents 13-7 in the first half of play, and 9-6 in the second 45 minutes. UIC boasts a top-25 national scoring offense, as the Flames average two goals per match.
• The Flames and Bears have met just three times in series history, dating back to 1989. The Bears have won all three previous matches, with the most recent taking place on Oct. 15, 2022 when the Bears won 3-1.

 
Missouri State also enters Sunday's match off a loss, as the Bears suffered their first defeat of the season Wednesday at the hands of Memphis at home. Currently sitting atop the Missouri Valley Conference standings, the Bears have not given up more than one goal in a single match all season.
 
Sunday's match can be seen live on ESPN+, and live stats are also available via the links above.