NASHVILLE (Oct. 18, 2024) – The UIC volleyball team (13-6, 5-2 MVC) opened a two-match road trip Friday night, as the Flames took on Belmont (7-12, 2-5 MVC) at Curb Event Center in Nashville.
 
After falling in the first set to the Bruins, the Flames battled back in set two, taking a close set two before taking control of the match in set three. The Bruins managed just an average of 15.5 points in the final two sets, as the Flames went on to take a decisive 3-1 victory.

The full box score and play-by-play recap against Belmont can be found here.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
 

Set 1 | Kayanna Jones with a Big Swing!

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Set 1 | Flames are Fighting!

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Set 2 | Zahria Woodard Detonates Late in Set 2!

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Set 3 | Antonie Kelnárová with ace to close out set 3

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FLAMES FACTS

• The Flames amassed an impressive five blocks in the second set, as a strong defensive performance helped them grab momentum.
• The defensive excellence continued into the third frame, as UIC doubled the Bruins' kills with four.
• UIC managed six aces in the match, and out-blocked the Bruins 10-6 for the contest.
• Efficiency was the name of the game for UIC Friday, as the Flames managed a .333 hitting percentage for the match.

 
UP NEXT
 
UIC will close out its quick two match road trip Saturday evening, as the Flames take on Murray State for a 6 p.m. first serve. The match will be available to stream on ESPN+ with live stats available on  UICFlames.com.
 
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