CHICAGO (Oct. 29, 2024) –  The UIC women's basketball team were victorious Tuesday night in an exhibition against Roosevelt in front of a home crowd at Credit Union 1 Arena, 58-52.
 
After the Lakers took an eight-point lead in the first quarter, the Flames found themselves returning to their offensive groove. An 8-0 run early in the second quarter forced Roosevelt to a timeout, all tied up 17-17 with 6:51 left on the clock. Big shots made from graduate student Keimari Rimmer (Chicago, Ill./Proviso East/DePaul), Jaida McCloud (Peoria, Ill./Richwoods) and a closing seconds lay-up from senior Sandra Frau Gracia (Pego, Spain/ Casper College) pushed the Flames to a 32-22 lead heading into halftime.
 
While the Lakers regained the momentum opening the second half, the Flames held onto a one-point lead entering the final quarter of play. Both teams battled point-for-point in the fourth quarter, but the Flames' work from the charity stripe kept UIC ahead until the final buzzer sounded.
 
The Flames start their 2024-25 season next Tuesday, when they host Big 12's Cincinnati for a 7 p.m. (CT) tip-off at Credit Union 1 Arena. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and can be listened to on the Flames Network. Fans can also follow live stats at UICFlames.com.
 
Tickets for all UIC home basketball games can be purchased online through Ticketmaster and UICFlames.com/Tickets, as well as through the UIC Athletics Ticket Office (312-413-UIC1) or by visiting the Credit Union 1 Arena box office on game day.
 
Fans are strongly encouraged to support NIL opportunities for UIC student-athletes through contributions to The Chicago Collective.
 
For more information on UIC women's basketball, fans are encouraged to visit UICFlames.com, or follow the Flames on social media through X (@UIC_WBB and @UICFlames) and Instagram (@uic_wbb and @uicflames).
 
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