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Women’s Basketball Closes Missouri Valley Conference Play Saturday Against Belmont

Tip-off at Credit Union 1 Arena for the regular season finale is scheduled for 2 p.m. (CT).

3/6/2026 10:30:00 AM

CHICAGO – For the final time of 2026 Missouri Valley Conference play, the UIC women's basketball team will battle it out at Credit Union 1 Arena, facing-off against Belmont (19-11, 15-4 MVC) in a 2 p.m. (CT) tip-off.

The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and available to listen to for free at the Flames Network. Live stats will be on UICFlames.com. Fans interested in attending the game can purchase their tickets at TicketMaster.com Doors open one hour before tip-off.

Saturday will also be our Senior Day, as we celebrate our four seniors in a pregame ceremony. We will also be highlighting all the women who have made an impact in both sports and the community, celebrating Women's History Month. The game itself will be sponsored by Gift of Hope.

UIC FLAMES (14-16, 9-10 MVC) VS. BELMONT BRUINS (19-11, 15-4 MVC)
When: Saturday, March 7
Time: 2 p.m. (CT)
Where: Credit Union 1 Arena
Tickets: TicketMaster.com
Stream: ESPN+
Radio: Flames Network
Live Stats: UICFlames.com
Promotions: Senior Day/ Women's History Month Celebrations/ Gift of Hope sponsored game

SCOUTING BELMONT
  • Entering the eighth match-up between the programs, the Flames are in search of their victory against the Bruins since joining the MVC in 2022.
  • In their last meeting, the Flames fell short on the road at the Curb Event Center, 71-56 on Feb. 15. Senior Jessica Carrothers led all scorers with 24 points, five assists and four rebounds.
  • The Bruins collected their third consecutive conference victory Thursday night with a win on the road against Valparaiso (0-30, 0-19 MVC), 83-63. Five Bruin's scored in double figures, with graduate student Avery Strickland leading the way with 19 points, and six rebounds.
  • Graduate student Tuti Jones continues to be a problem defensively, averaging a conference-leading 3.1 steals per game, with 93 steals throughout the season.
LAST GAME RECAP – VS.  MURRAY STATE
  • In a game that was once again decided in the closing seconds, the UIC women's basketball team (14-16, 9-10 MVC) dropped a heartbreaker in front of the home crowd to Murray State (27-3, 18-1 MVC) Thursday night, 78-76.
  • Redshirt sophomore Julia Coleman led UIC with a career-high 32 points on 15-for-20 shooting (75 FG%) and grabbed six rebounds.
  • Carrothers secured her first double-double of the season, with 27 points and 10 assists.
  • Senior Amelia Strong scored 11 points and had four rebounds in the contest.

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