CHICAGO – The UIC men's and women's track and field teams open the 2025-26 indoor season this Friday, Dec. 5, with athletes split between two meets: the GVSU Holiday Open in Allendale, Mich., and the Cougar Alumni Open in Chicago. Both groups will look to set an early tone as the Flames begin their march toward championship season.
GVSU HOLIDAY OPEN
Location: Kelly Family Sports Center – Allendale, MI
Start Time: 12:00 PM ET
Live Results: https://live.fstiming.com/meets/59294
UIC will send a distance-focused squad to Michigan for a slate of invitational races designed to produce early-season benchmarks.
Flames to Watch – Men
Daniel Chavez – 5,000m Invite
Zachary Close – 5,000m Invite
Theodore Cunningham – 3,000m Invite
Flames to Watch – Women
Korima Gonzalez – Mile Invite
Emma Dubie – 3,000m Invite
Isabela Garcia – 3,000m Invite
COUGAR ALUMNI OPEN
Location: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track Center – Chicago, IL
Start Time: 2:00 PM CT
Live Results: TBA
A speed- and sprint-oriented group will stay in Chicago to open the season on one of the Midwest's fastest indoor tracks.
Flames to Watch – Men
Nik Norton – 60m
Amare Harris – 300m
Zachary Barisa – 600m
Flames to Watch – Women
Chinenye Ifeajekwu – 300m
Jorie Irving – 300m
Hannah Oloro – High Jump
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