CHICAGO – UIC women's basketball redshirt junior forward Julia Coleman has earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week honors, as announced by the conference on Monday afternoon. This marks the Flames' first conference accolade of the 2026-27 season, and Coleman's third weekly accolade. 

In the opening week of the women's basketball season, Coleman averaged 16.3 points. After going 19-of-41 from the field, 1-of-1 from three, and 10-of-16 from the free-throw line while collecting 15 rebounds, nine assists, and one steal. 

Coleman notched the first basket of the 2026-27 season, making a three-pointer at the 9:33 mark in the first quarter versus Ohio State. Against the No. 18 AP-ranked Buckeyes, Coleman finished with 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

On the road at Robert Morris, Coleman finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists. 

In the Flames' home opener, Coleman helped UIC secure its first victory over Northwestern since 2007, its first victory over a Big Ten opponent since 2013, and its first win over a Power Four school since 2022. Coleman came three points shy of her career high, scoring 29 after going 11-of-18 from the field and 7-of-11 in free throws. Adding to her stat line, Coleman recorded eight rebounds and five assists. 

UIC (2-1, 0-0 MVC) will be back on the court Wednesday when they welcome the Chicago State Cougars (1-2, 0-0 NEC) to Credit Union 1 Arena for non-conference action. 

The game will air on the Marquee Sports Network, with live stats available on UICFlames.com. Tickets are available on TicketMaster.com.

Wednesday's game will mark Student Appreciation Night in partnership with Flames Force. 

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