CHICAGO – T The UIC women's volleyball team (12-7, 6-3 MVC) looks to continue its winning ways Friday night when it hosts Southern Illinois (10-12, 4-4 MVC) in Missouri Valley Conference play. First serve at Credit Union 1 Arena is set for 6 p.m. (CT).
Friday's match will stream live on ESPN+ with live stats available at
UICFlames.com. Fans interested in purchasing a ticket to attend can click this link
here. Doors open an hour before first serve.
UIC FLAMES (12-7, 6-3 MVC) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (10-12, 4-4 MVC)
When: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 6 p.m. (CT)
Where: Credit Union 1 Arena
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: UICFlames.com
Promotion: UIC's Halloween and Sparky's Kids Club Night: Trick-or-Treat tables will be set-up all throughout the concourse for Sparky's Kids Club members in attendance and a costume contest taking place in-between sets.
SCOUTING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
- The Flames and Salukis met nearly two weeks ago in Carbondale, where UIC earned a straight-set victory. Senior Ayat Amin led the attack with 13 kills and three blocks.
- The Salukis had a great weekend on the road, earning wins against Bradley (8-12, 2-6 MVC) and Illinois State (8-12, 3-5 MVC).
- Junior libero Jillian Shaneyfelt was named MVC Defensive Player of the Week after totaling 45 digs, including a career-high 28 against Bradley.
- Senior middle blocker Larissa Seger ranks third in the conference in hitting percentage, posting a .352 mark on the season.
LAST MATCH RECAP – vs. VALPARAISO
- The Flames put an end to Valparaiso's (12-7, 7-2 MVC) six-match winning streak Tuesday night on the road at the Athletics-Recreation Center, 3-1.
- Redshirt sophomore Antonie Kelnárová led the Flames with 18 kills and 19 digs in the win.
- Senior Julieta Sandez had 12 kills and five blocks in the win. Amin also chipped in 11 kills.
- The Flames collected a season-high 88 digs in the win.
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