The UIC track and field teams are set to begin their 2023-24 indoor season, starting with the Blue Demon Holiday Invite in Chicago. They will participate in seven meets throughout the season and co-host the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. The goal for the season is to continue developing the program after setting new school records and all-time performances the previous year. Key runners to watch include Olivia Dumas and Max Rivera, who broke school records last season. The UIC men's team is picked to finish ninth in the preseason coaches poll, while the women's team is predicted to finish tenth.

Why It Matters

The start of the indoor season is a crucial time for the UIC track and field teams to showcase their talents and work towards achieving success. Co-hosting the conference championships also brings added pressure and opportunity for the Flames.

By the Numbers
  • 7: The number of meets the Flames will compete in during the 2023-24 indoor season
  • 2: The number of consecutive seasons UIC will co-host the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
  • 9: The preseason ranking for the UIC men's track and field team in the MVC coaches poll
  • 10: The preseason ranking for the UIC women's track and field team in the MVC coaches poll
State of Play
  • The UIC track and field teams are preparing to start their 2023-24 indoor season
  • They will compete in seven meets, including the Blue Demon Holiday Invite and the MVC Championships
  • The men's team is predicted to finish ninth and the women's team predicted to finish tenth in the preseason coaches poll
Bottom Line

The UIC track and field teams are ready to kick off their indoor season, aiming to build on their previous success and make a statement in the conference championships. The preseason rankings provide motivation for the Flames to exceed expectations and prove they are contenders in the MVC.