Main Story: UIC recovered from a late third-set deficit to sweep Valparaiso, earning a straight-set Missouri Valley Conference win at home. Emma Colombari led the Flames with 13 kills, while Ana Petrides added 10.

By the Numbers
  • UIC: 9-12 overall, 5-4 in the MVC.
  • Valparaiso: 11-10 overall, 3-6 in the MVC.
  • Set scores: 25-18, 25-21, 28-26.
  • Colombari had 13 kills; Petrides had 10.
What's Next

UIC hosts Indiana State on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. The match will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

The Flames showed resilience when the match was on the line, closing out a tight third set to secure an important conference win.