CHICAGO (Oct. 4, 2024) – The UIC men's soccer team (5-4, 1-1 MVC) will look to continue its recent momentum on Saturday, as the Flames welcome Bowling Green (8-1-1, 3-0 MVC) to Flames Field for the first time in series history. The Falcons will be a good early conference season test for UIC, as BGSU currently sits atop the Missouri Valley Conference with a 3-0 MVC record.
 
This match will not be streamed live on ESPN+ due to UIC volleyball playing at the same time, but admission is free for all fans in attendance, and Alumni Day will also be celebrated pregame and at halftime.
 
FLAMES FACTS
Following earning their first MVC victory of the 2024 season last week, the Flames will look to continue that momentum on home turf at Flames Field, where they have amassed a 3-3 record in six matches this season. UIC ranks T-34 in the NCAA in scoring offense this season, averaging two goals per contest. Rui Reis (Lisbon, Portugal) continues to pace the Flames' offense this season, leading the squad in points (12), goals (4) and assists (4). Both Jesus De Vicente (Casas Bajas, Spain) and Paul Brauckmann (Welver, Germany) have played all 810 minutes for UIC this season, with both tallying a goal on the campaign.
 
SERIES NOTES
Saturday's match will be the first time the Falcons visit Flames Field in program history, with the two sides matching up just two times prior to the weekend. BGSU holds the 2-0 series lead, most recently dousing the Flames 3-1 on Oct. 18, 2023 in Ohio.
 
UP NEXT
The Flames will continue alternating home and road matches after Saturday night, heading back on the road for a date with Evansville Oct. 12 in Indiana. Kick-off in that match is set for 7 p.m. CT, and can be seen live on ESPN+.
 
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