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Jaida Pregame
Mark Black

Women’s Basketball Ready for First Hoops in the Heartland

Flames slated to battle Valparaiso Thursday night in the first round of the Hoops in the Heartland Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Championship.

3/8/2023 11:30:00 PM

MOLINE, ILL. – The No. 6 UIC women's basketball program (17-14, 9-11 MVC) are set to compete in its very first Hoops in the Heartland Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Championship Thursday night when they battle No. 11 Valparaiso (7-22, 5-15 MVC). This game will conclude session two with a scheduled tip-off at 8:30 CT at Vibrant Arena at THE MARK.

MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
  • This will be the third time that UIC and Valparaiso will meet on the hardwood this season. The Flames swept conference play against the Beacons, 2-0.
  • Each of these wins came down to a single possession game. On Jan. 11, the Flames won after a buzzer beating three-pointer from Josie Filer, 52-51. On Feb. 1, the Flames thwarted a last second comeback by the Beacons to win, 55-53.
  • Filer has averaged 18.5 PPG and 8.5 RPG against the Beacons this season.
  • The Flames finished off their season going .500 (3-3). They had wins over Indiana State, Bradley, and Murray State to finish off MVC play.
  • Valparaiso split their last six games (3-3) with wins over Evansville, Indiana State and Bradley.
SCHEDULE AND TICKETS
  • The Hoops in the Heartland schedule can be found here. If the Flames win, they'll compete against No. 3 UNI at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the MVC Women's Basketball Quarterfinals. That contest will stream on ESPN+.
  • All Hoops in the Heartland Tickets will be mobile. Fans can purchase Session 2 tickets by emailing athleticsticketing@uic.edu, or by calling the athletics ticketing office at (312) 413-UIC1 (8421).
TEAM SEND-OFF
  • Approximately two hours before every game at the Tournament, fans are encouraged to gather in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk for a team send-off.
  • Decked out in Flames gear, fans are invited to as they look to cheer UIC to victory.
  • Fans will be joined by members of the UIC band and spirit squad in the pregame festivities.
  • To remain in the loop, UIC fans are encouraged to follow the Flames on social media for updates on the team send-offs each day of the tournament.
STAY IN THE KNOW
  • To remain up to date throughout the tournament, fans are encouraged to go to the Hoops in the Heartland webpage.
  • Fans can purchase tickets, get directions to the arena, hotels, information on the Quad Cities and its airport. On the Tournament Central tab, fans can see the tournament bracket, and the times of every game scheduled to play.
  • Fans can also download the Hoops in the Heartland app, available on Google Play and the Apple Apps Store.
BROADCASTING INFORMATION
  • All opening round, quarterfinal and semifinal games at the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Tournament will be available to stream on ESPN+.
  • The championship game will be broadcast on ESPNU and fans can also stream the game on ESPN+.
Stay in the loop with all information by going to UIC's Hoop in the Heartland Fan Central.
 
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