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Emma Colombari
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UIC UIC 8-12,4-4 MVC
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Winner UNI UNI 14-5,8-0 MVC
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UIC UIC 21 18 17 (0)
UNI UNI 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Flames Fall in Straight Sets to Northern Iowa

The Flames close out the first month of Missouri Valley Conference play at 4-4.

CHICAGO – The UIC volleyball team (8-12, 4-4 MVC) couldn't build any momentum Saturday night on the road, falling to Northern Iowa (14-5, 8-0 MVC) in straight sets to wrap up its fourth week of Missouri Valley Conference play.

Sophomore Ana Petrides collected eighth kills with a .400 hitting percentage. Senior Tamara Kisic had eight kills and five digs in the contest. Sophomore Ava Young had a team-high 20 digs and freshman Paulina Ströh had 11 assists and added five digs.

UIC made a late push in the opening set after Northern Iowa built a 19-13 lead. The Flames scored four consecutive points to pull within 19-17, with Petrides recording two kills and contributing to a pair of blocks alongside freshman Elizabeth King and senior Gabi Peter. Northern Iowa responded to close out the first set, 25-21.

The Flames trailed 8-3 in the second set before a block by Kisic and Petrides sparked a rally. Kills from Kisic and freshman Francesca Lorenzo helped UIC pull within 14-13. Northern Iowa regained control and extended its lead. Despite late kills from sophomore Sasha Pellettieri, freshman Maryam Hussein, sophomore Emma Colombari and Peter, the Panthers took the set, 25-18.

UIC was unable to overcome Northern Iowa's early lead entering the third set, falling behind 11-4 and later 21-9. King recorded two late kills before a block by Petrides and a service ace from senior Mihaela Harizanova helped the Flames pull within 23-16. Northern Iowa closed out the set, 25-17, to complete the sweep.

The entire play-by-play and box score can be found here.

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UP NEXT!
The Flames are back home at Credit Union 1 Arena next Thursday in more MVC action, when they face-off against Valparaiso (11-9, 3-5 MVC) on International Heritage Night. First Serve is scheduled at 6 p.m. (CT). The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with live stats available at UICFlames.com.

Details on single match tickets for the 2026 season will be available via the UIC Athletics Ticket Office, which can be reached by phone (312.996.5580) or e-mail (athleticsticketing@uic.edu).

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