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Women's Basketball Invitational Fan Central

Women's Basketball Invitational Fan Central

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL FAN CENTRAL

WBI Bracket

ABOUT THE 2023 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL
  •  The WBI provides an opportunity for postseason worthy Division 1 women’s basketball teams who wish to continue their season.
  • This is the 13th year the WBI will take place.
  • The Flames will play three games during the four-day event.
  •  The eight teams in this year’s field are UIC, New Mexico State, Florida International, Eastern Tennessee State University, Cal Baptist, North Dakota, Georgia Southern and Northern Illinois.
  •  All games will take place at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
  •  In addition to UIC, past WBI champions include St. Mary’s (2022), Cleveland State (2021), Appalachian State (2019) and Yale (2018).
 UIC IN POSTSEASON PLAY
  • This is the Flames third postseason appearance in program history.
  • The Flames won the WBI championship in 2014, winning four games on their way to the title.
  • UIC participated in the 2007 WNIT, falling to Minnesota in the first round.
 UIC IN THE WBI
  •  The 2022-23 season marks UIC’s second appearance in the WBI.
  • In 2014, the Flames won the WBI championship, defeating Stephen F. Austin 73-64 in the title game.
  • UIC also recorded victories against IPFW, Eastern Michigan and Fairfield during their championship run.
  •  The Flames are the only current member of the Missouri Valley Conference to have won the WBI.
  • UIC maintains several records from its previous WBI appearance.
  • Former Flame Ruvanna Campell holds the mark for most rebounds in a game (23) and is tied for the most blocks in a single contest (8).
2023: A SEASON TO REMEMBER FOR UIC
  • Under first year head coach Ashleen Bracey, the Flames have had a remarkable season thus far, recording a 18-15 overall record, including 10 league victories, in the program’s first season as members of the Missouri Valley Conference
  •  UIC’s turnaround under Coach Bracey is one for the record books.
  •  The Flames currently have 16 more wins this season than in 2021-22, marking the greatest year-over-year turnaround for a program in MVC women’s basketball history.
  •  The Flames advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 MVC Women’s Basketball Tournament.
  • In February, UIC defeated 2023 MVC Women’s Basketball Tournament Champion and NCAA automatic bid recipient Drake, 64-52.
  •  The 12-point margin of victory was the most this season by any MVC team against the 2023 postseason champs.
  •  The Flames have two 1,000-point scorers on their roster.
  •  Graduate Forward Josie Filer eclipsed the 1,000-point career mark during UIC’s game against Belmont on Mar. 2.
  • Junior Forward Jaida McCloud scored her 1,000th career point on Mar. 4 against Murray State.
  • The Missouri Valley Conference named Filer to its All-MVC Third Team and All-MVC Newcomer team. Filer leads the Flams in points per game (12.8) rebounds per game (6.8) and made field goals (160).
  •  Graduate Guard Tiana Jackson was also one of 16 MVC women’s basketball student athletes named to the Scholar Athlete team for her work both on the court and in the classroom. Jackson, who holds a 4.0 GPA, was an Honorable Mention selection.
TICKETS AND GAME SCHEDULE
  •  Fans can purchase tickets by emailing athleticsticketing@uic.edu, or by calling the athletics ticket office at (312) 413-UIC1 (8421).
  • Tickets will be available at the door at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky and can be purchased for $20 per day.
  •  For more information, including game schedules and additional updates, visit the Women’s Basketball Invitational website or the WBI’s social media channels.
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  • Stock up on UIC Flames merchandise before heading to the WBI by visiting UICFlamesShop.com.