CHICAGO (Nov. 8, 2023) – UIC Athletics announced Wednesday a number of single-game promotions, theme nights and giveaways for the upcoming Flames' men's basketball season. Season and single-game tickets, as well as flex and mini plans, for the 2023-24 UIC men's basketball season are on sale now by going online to
Ticketmaster or
UICFlames.com/Tickets, contacting the UIC Athletics Ticket Office at (312) 413-UIC1 (8421), or visiting the Credit Union 1 Arena box office on game nights.
UIC is featuring a young and talented roster in 2023-24 with nine newcomers joining seven significant returners. A pair of starters — senior guard and preseason all-MVC selection
Toby Okani (11.0 ppg., 7.1 rpg. last year) and junior forward
Filip Skobalj (7.7 ppg., team-high 61 three-pointers) — headline the returning Flames, while graduate student guard (and Chicago native)
Marquise Kennedy and senior guard
Isaiah Rivera lead a dynamic incoming class that features six transfers.
The Flames will tip off the home portion of their 2023-24 schedule Friday with a 7:30 p.m. (CT) contest against Little Rock at Credit Union 1 Arena.
SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS
- Hometown Hero: At every UIC game this season, one Hometown Hero will be honored for his/her service to the community. To nominate a Hometown Hero, fill out the form here.
- T-Shirt Toss: Cheer loud for a UIC Flames t-shirt! Courtesy of R.F. Whittmeyer, t-shirts will be tossed into the crowd by members of the UIC cheer and dance teams at each game!
- It's a Piece of Cake: When the Flames score 75 points, fans in attendance will receive a coupon for a free slice of cake from Portillo's.
SINGLE-GAME GIVEAWAYS
- Home Opener (Nov. 10 vs. Little Rock): The first 500 fans in attendance for UIC's home opener on Nov. 10 against Little Rock will receive a Fire Engine Red Rally Towel. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
- Dinner At CU1 (Nov. 30 vs. Illinois State): The first 500 students in attendance for the Flames' Missouri Valley Conference opener against Illinois State on Nov. 30 (7 p.m. CT) will receive free pizza. UIC Students receive free admission. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
- Spend the Holidays with the Flames/Sparky's Kids Club Game (Dec. 16 vs. Western Michigan): In celebration of the holiday season the first 300 fans in attendance will receive a UIC Athletics Ornament at the Flames game against Western Michigan on December 16. This game will also be a Sparky's Kids Club Game, with members of Sparky's Kids Club receiving a code for a FREE ticket to the game! Make sure to sign up all young Flames' fans 13 years or younger here. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
- UIC Flames Phone Wallet Giveaway (Jan. 13 vs. Bradley): The first 500 fans in attendance for UIC's Jan. 13 matchup against in-state MVC rival Bradley (1 p.m. CT) will receive a back-of-the-phone wallet. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
- UIC Student Organization Night (Jan. 17 vs. Murray State): The first 500 UIC students in attendance at the Flames' Jan. 17 matchup vs. Murray State (7 p.m. CT) will receive a winter pom pom hat. UIC fraternities and sororities will stroll, step, and salute, while other campus organizations will be there to show off their accomplishments as well. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
- Coaches vs. Cancer (Feb. 3 vs. Southern Illinois): The first 500 fans in attendance for UIC's Feb. 3 conference battle with Southern Illinois (time TBD) will receive UIC pom poms. All UIC students in attendance will also be entered to win custom UIC-painted Adidas sneakers. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
- Celebrate Black History Month and Senior Night with UIC (Feb. 28 vs. Drake): The first 500 fans in attendance at the Flames' regular season home finale against Drake on Feb. 28 (7 p.m. CT) will receive a UIC x Black History Celebration shirt. UIC will also recognize the contributions of its senior class in a special ceremony prior to the game. Tickets to this game can be purchased here.
TICKET PROMOTIONS
- When the Flames Win, You Win! Flames fans who purchase a ticket to the Nov. 10 home opener against Little Rock by using the special code UICWIN will receive a free ticket to UIC's MVC opener against Illinois State on Nov. 30. Purchase your ticket here.
- Fire Engine Red Mini Plan: For $59, fans can purchase a three-game "Fire Engine Red" mini plan that offers tickets to home matchups against Missouri Valley Conference opponents Illinois State (Nov. 30), Bradley (Jan. 13) and Southern Illinois (Feb. 3). The Fire Engine Red mini plan can be purchased here.
- Navy Pier Blue Mini Plan: At $39, fans can buy the two-game "Navy Pier Blue" mini plan with tickets for home games against Indiana State (Jan. 24) and Drake (Feb. 28; also Senior Night and the final regular-season home game). The Navy Pier Blue mini plan can be purchased here.
- Flames Flex Plan: The Flames Flex Plan is another enticing option for UIC basketball fans to consider this season. For $99, fans may purchase 16 flex vouchers that can be redeemed for tickets to any 2023-24 Flames' men's basketball game. Flames Flex plans can be purchased here.
- Sunday Funday: Spend your Sunday with the Flames! Flames fans who use the code SUNDAY on Ticketmaster can purchase discounted men's basketball tickets for all Sunday home games this season!
- Pre-Game the Big Game: Before the Big Game on Feb. 11, join the Flames for an early-afternoon matchup against Northern Iowa at Credit Union 1 Arena. By using the code BIGGAME on Ticketmaster, Flames fans can buy one ticket and get a second for just $5.80. Purchase your tickets to the Feb. 11 game here.
Promotional dates and giveaways are subject to change. Additional dates and new giveaways may be announced at a later date.
For more information, fans are encouraged to visit
UICFlames.com, or follow the Flames on social media through Twitter (
@UIC_MBB and
@UICFlames) and Instagram (
@uic_mbb and
@uicflames).
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