CHICAGO – The UIC women's basketball team (6-8, 1-2 MVC) concludes its five-game homestand Sunday afternoon, when it takes on Indiana State (5-8, 1-2 MVC) in Missouri Valley Conference action at Credit Union 1 Arena. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. (CT).
The game will be streamed on
ESPN+ or listened to for free on the
Flames Network. Live stats will be available at
UICFlames.com. Fans interested in attending can purchase their tickets at
TicketMaster.com. Sunday's game will also be our Hoops for Heroes game, where we will be celebrating/honoring first responders and military personnel.
UIC FLAMES (6-8, 1-2 MVC) vs. INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES (5-8, 1-2 MVC)
When: Sunday Jan. 4
Time: 2 p.m. (CT)
Where: Credit Union 1 Arena
Tickets: TicketMaster.com
Stream: ESPN+
Radio: Flames Network
Live Stats: UICFlames.com
Promotion: Hoops for Heroes
SCOUTING INDIANA STATE
- Sunday afternoon will mark the 22nd all-time meeting between the Flames and Sycamores. Indiana State holds a 13-8 advantage in the series, but UIC has won the past five matchups since joining the MVC in July 2022.
- The Sycamores returned to the win column on New Year's Day with an 88-78 victory over Valparaiso (0-14, 0-3 MVC) on Thursday. Sophomore Tierney Kelsey and junior Clemisha Packett led the way with 18 points apiece.
- Kelsey ranks among the top scorers in the conference, averaging 16.5 points per game, tied for seventh in The Valley.
- Indiana State is one of the MVC's top offensive teams, averaging the second-most points per game (73.3 PPG)
LAST GAME RECAP – VS. NORTHERN IOWA
- The Flames battled to the final seconds Wednesday afternoon, but ultimately fell short to Northern Iowa (7-6, 3-0 MVC), 75-74 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
- Redshirt sophomore Julia Coleman led the Flames in scoring with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists.
- After being held scoreless in the first half, senior Jessica Carrothers finished with 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds.
- Tying her career-high, guard TuTu Clayton finished with 16 points and a pair of assists.
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