Chicago, Ill. (Nov. 14, 2024) The 2024 cross country season is coming to a close as the Flames head to Peoria, Illinois, to compete in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship, hosted by Bradley University, on November 15. The Women's 6K race will begin at 11:00 a.m. CT, with the Men's 10K race to follow at noon CT.
 
The event home page can be found here.
 
Last Time Out - Missouri Valley Conference Championships
 
In one of the most competitive conferences in the midwest, the Flames put in a strong effort with several runners turning in personal bests. On the women's side, Senior Daniela Martinez (Chicago, Ill./Lane Tech) ran a 21:14.7 which moved her to second on the all-time UIC record book in the 6K race. Fellow Senior Luke Malone (Plain City, Ohio/Jonathin Adler) had a career day running a 24:11.3 and moving up to second on the all-time UIC list in the 8K race.
 
Flames to Watch
 
Women

• Daniela Martinez currently sits at no. 2 on UIC's all time list in the 6K with a time of 21:14
• Sophomore Praise Oyebanji (Mundelein, Ill./Mundelein) is at no. 6 on the all time list in the 6K coming in with a time of 21:47.

 
Men

• Junior Daniel Chavez (Berwyn, Ill./Morton) comes into these championships as the school record holder in the 8K with a time of 24:09.
• Not far behind Luke Malone is second on the all-time list with a time of 24:11.

 
Race Information
 
The women's 6K begins at 11:00 a.m. CT, with the men's 10K beginning at noon. The meet will take place at the Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Ill.
 
The live video link can be found here. (ESPN + Paid Subscription)
 
Results can be found here.
 
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