<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1bdGTG_0wAyGk3100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1bdGTG_0wAyGk3100" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>CHICAGO (Oct. 17, 2024) The UIC volleyball team (13-6, 5-2 MVC) is back on the road after being home for five straight matches to take on Belmont (7-12, 2-5 MVC) and Murray State (9-7, 4-3 MVC) this weekend.Both matches will be available on ESPN+, with additional live stats provided at UICFlames.com.Upcoming ScheduleFriday, Oct. 19At Belmont (7-12, 2-5 MVC)ESPN+Saturday, Oct. 20At Murray State ((9-7, 4-3 MVC)ESPN+Scouting Belmont<ul><li>This will be the Flames' sixth matchup with the Bruins, with the Flames leading the series 4-1 all time.</li><li>The Bruins are on a three-match losing streak coming into this game.</li><li>Currently in ninth place in the Missouri-Valley Conference, a win this Friday would greatly increase their chances of an MVC tournament appearance.</li><li>Redshirt-Junior middle blocker Bella Mathis has had a strong season for the Bruins ranking in the top-five of the MVC in hitting percentage at .302</li></ul>Scouting Murray State<ul><li>The Racers will be coming off of a match versus Valparaiso the night before taking on the Flames on Saturday.</li><li>At 4-3 in conference play, the matchup could be an early preview of a possible MVC tournament matchup.</li><li>Junior outside hitter Ella Vogel comes into the match at no. 3 in the MVC in kills per set, and had fourteen kills last time out versus UNI.</li></ul>Last Time Out - Missouri State<ul><li>The UIC volleyball team got off to a hot start and never looked back against Missouri State last Saturday.</li><li>Graduate student Zahria Woodard (Oak Park, Ill./Oak Park and River Forest) set the tone defensively tallying 9 blocks over the three sets.</li><li>Gabi Peter (Gilberts, Ill./Hampshire High School) recorded her second straight double-digit kill performance, leading the team with 10.</li></ul>SUPPORT OUR STUDENT-ATHLETESFans are strongly encouraged to support NIL opportunities for UIC student-athletes through contributions to The Chicago Collective.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!For more information, fans are encouraged to visit UICFlames.com, or follow the Flames on social media through X (@UIC_Volleyball and @UICFlames) and Instagram (@uic_volleyball and @uicflames).</div></body>

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Volleyball Back on the Road this Weekend for Two MVC Matches

CHICAGO (Oct. 17, 2024) The UIC volleyball team (13-6, 5-2 MVC) is back on the road after being home for five straight matches to take on Belmont (7-12, 2-5 MVC) and Murray State (9-7, 4-3 MVC) this weekend. Both matches will be available on ESPN+, with additional live stats provided...