CHICAGO – Fresh off an appearance in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Championship last November, the UIC volleyball team is set to embark on its 25-match 2025 regular season, including a dozen matches taking place at Credit Union 1 Arena.

"Coming off an unprecedented and terrific season, the release of our 2025 schedule marks the next step in our continued growth as a program," head coach Justin Ingram said. "We've built strong momentum, and this slate reflects the competitive challenges we're ready to embrace. Our team is hungry, focused, and prepared to build on last year's success as we pursue another standout campaign."

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The Flames are set to compete in their fourth season in the Missouri Valley Conference and their third season of competing in front of the home crowd at Credit Union 1 Arena (525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL. 60607). Doors will open one hour before first serve.  

UIC will be returning 13 student-athletes to the court, including sophomore Antonie Kelnàrovà, who earned spots on the 2024 MVC All-Freshman and All-Tournament Team after finishing third on the team in kills with 257. Returning to the service line for her final season is senior setter Francesca Venturini, who led the entire MVC with 53 aces last season, and led the Flames in assists (783).
Key matches for UIC's 2025 season are highlighted below with the full schedule linked here:

• Aug. 29 vs. Florida State (power five school and season opener)
• Aug. 30 vs. Georgia Southern (back-to-back 20+ win seasons)
• Sept. 5 @ Morehead State (2024 NCAA Tournament Appearance)
• Sept. 12 vs. Central Arkansas (home opener)
• Sept. 13 vs. Chicago State (2024 North East Conference Champions)
• Sept. 20 vs. Loyola (2024 Atlantic-10 Conference Champions)
• Sept 26 vs. Northern Iowa (2024 MVC VB Championship rematch/conference home opener)
• Nov. 15 vs. Illinois State (home season finale)
• Nov. 19-25 – 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Championship (times and location to be announced).

Volleyball's promotional schedule for home matches will be announced on a later date.
 
For more information, fans are encouraged to visit UICFlames.com, or follow the Flames on social media through X (@UIC_Volleyball and @UICFlames) and Instagram (@uic_volleyball and @uicflames).
 
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