UIC hosts Evansville on Saturday in a pivotal Missouri Valley Conference matchup, with the teams separated by one point in a tightly packed race. The Flames enter unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches and will look to turn their strong possession and shot production into a conference win.

By the Numbers
  • Evansville: 6 MVC points, third place; UIC: 5 points, tied for fourth; first-place Bowling Green: 9 points.
  • UIC has outshot opponents 225-123 this season and leads 103-57 in shots on goal.
  • UIC is 4-1-3 in its last eight matches and 2-2-1 all-time against Evansville.
Yes, But

UIC’s 4-4-4 record understates its attacking output: the Flames rank second nationally in shots and shots on goal per game. But turning that volume into wins has been a challenge, with four draws already this season; Evansville has also earned results in the teams’ past three meetings.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. CT at Flames Field in Chicago; ESPN+ will carry the match.
  • UIC drew 2-2 with Belmont in its most recent match, while Evansville sits one point ahead in the conference standings.
  • The series is tied 2-2-1, and UIC is 2-0-1 against Evansville at home.
What’s Next

UIC travels to Des Moines to face Drake on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. CT in its final regular-season road match.

Bottom Line

With the MVC standings tightly clustered, Saturday’s home game is a chance for UIC to convert its statistical edge into points—and gain ground on a direct rival.