CHICAGO, Ill. – The UIC track & field teams are set to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Indoor Track & Field Championships this Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, in Carbondale, Ill., at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex. The Flames will look to build off their performance all season and compete against their fellow Valley schools at the championship meet hosted by Southern Illinois. 
CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
When: May 17^th – 18^th    
Where: Carbondale, Ill. / Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex
Championship Central
Saturday, May 17^th – ESPN+
                  Multi Events – 9:30 a.m.
                  Field Events – 10:00 a.m.
                  Running Events – 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 18^th – ESPN+
                  Multi Events – 9:00 a.m.
                  Field Events – 10:30 a.m.
                  Running Events- 9:00 a.m.
FLAMES TO WATCH
Women:

• Alessia Sarussi – 15000m, UIC School Record Holder
• Nyarai Terry – 100m Hurdles, UIC #2 All-Time
• Praise Oyebanji – 800m, UIC #4 All-Time

Men:

• Paul Sackman – 200m, UIC #2 All-Time
• Amare Harris – 200m, UIC #3 All-Time
• Daniel Chavez – 5000m, UIC School Record Holder

MEET NOTES

• The Men's Team Pre-Championship Poll ranks UIC tied for 9th out of 10 teams.
• The Women's Team Pre-Championship Poll ranks UIC 10th out of 12 teams.

FOLLOW THE FLAMES
For more information on UIC's track & field program, fans can visit UICFlames.com or follow the Flames on social media via Twitter/X (@UIC_XCTF or @UICFlames) and Instagram (@UIC_XCTF or @uicflames).