CHICAGO – UIC women's basketball welcomed the Chicago State Cougars for a non-conference battle inside the Credit Union 1 Arena. In the 29
th all-time meeting between the two sides, the Flames (3-1, 0-0 MVC) took its 10
th straight win over the Cougars (2-3, 0-0 NEC), defeating the visitors 87-50. The victory puts the Flames on a three-game winning streak
The last time the Flames won by 30-39 points was against the Cougars in their last meeting on December 15
th, 2023 (UIC 76-46). The last time the Flames scored 80-89 points was January 21
st, 2025 versus Illinois State (86-79)
Nevaeh Foster led the Flames offensively, going 6-of-13 from the field, 4-of-10 from three, and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line to end the night with 18 points.
Julia Coleman finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Salma Khedr notched her season high with 15 points after going 6-of-10 from the field, 2-of-3 from three, and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line.
TuTu Clayton was the final Flame to finish in double digits, recording 12 points. Clayton was one assist shy of recording a double-double.
The full box score and play-by-play recap can be found
here.
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
FLAMES FACTS
- Danielle Brooks made her first collegiate appearance
- UIC started action with a 19-0 run, not allowing the Cougars a basket until the 2:29 mark in the first quarter.
- Khedr, Danyelle London, and Foster recorded season highs.
- Mecca Crawford made her first career baskets, going 1-for-3 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line
- Evyn Carrier notched a season high 15 rebounds.
UP NEXT
The Flames will hit the road as they travel to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) inside the Hilton Coliseum. Tip-off in Ames, Iowa is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CT
The game will air on
ESPN+, with live stats available on
UICFlames.com. A radio broadcast will also be available on
The Varsity Network. Tickets are available on
TicketMaster.com.
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