PEORIA, Ill. – After a record-breaking performance at the Gans Creek Classic, UIC cross country returns to action Friday at the Pink Classic, hosted by Bradley University. The Flames will face a deep and competitive field featuring over 30 Division I programs from across the country, including several Missouri Valley Conference rivals.

RACE INFORMATION

• Men's 8,000m White Open – 12:00 PM CT
• Women's 6,000m White Open – 12:45 PM CT
• Men's 8,000m Red Invite – 1:30 PM CT
• Women's 6,000m Red Invite – 2:15 PM CT
• Location: Newman Golf Course – Peoria, Ill.
• Live Results: Click Here

FLAMES TO WATCH

MEN

• Daniel Chavez – UIC School Record Holder in the 8k (23:47)
• Zachary Close – UIC #2 All-Time in the 8k (24:09)
• Alex Bacci – UIC #5 All-Time in the 8k (24:22)

WOMEN

• Isabela Garcia – Set a personal best of 22:22 at Gans Creek
• Emma Dubie – Ran 22:36 at Gans Creek
• Indigo Sterud – Posted a 22:28 at Gans Creek

GANS CREEK RECAP - Sept. 26

MEN
UIC placed 3rd out of 26 teams in the 8,000m Black Championship, finishing ahead of MVC foes Illinois State, Drake, Belmont, and Evansville.

• Daniel Chavez – 4th overall in 23:47 (school record)
• Zachary Close – 25th in 24:09 (#2 all-time)

WOMEN
The Flames finished 19th out of 26 teams in the 6,000m Black Championship.

• Isabela Garcia – 22:22 (personal best)

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