EVANSVILLE, Ind. – After standout performances at the Pink Classic and Gans Creek, UIC Cross Country is set to compete at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships on Friday, October 31, hosted by Evansville at the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course. The Flames enter the meet with confidence, as the Men's team was projected 2nd overall in the MVC Pre-Championship Coaches Poll.

RACE INFORMATION

• Women's 6,000m Invite – 10:30 AM CT
• Men's 8,000m Invite – 11:30 AM CT
• Location: Angel Mounds Cross Country Course – Evansville, IN

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

• Praise Oyebanji – UIC #6 All-Time in the 6k
• Emma Dubie – UIC #10 All-Time in the 6k
• Isabela Garcia – Set a personal best of 22:22 at Gans Creek

MVC PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP POLL

• Men's Team: Projected 2nd Overall

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