Feb. 29, 2008

UIC Women's Basketball Notes in PDF Format

Chicago, Ill. - The UIC women's basketball team squares off against Wright State in its final regular season road game on Saturday, March 1 at 12 p.m. CST.

The Flames enter the contest 9-17 overall and 5-10 in league play. The Raiders are 13-13 on the season and 10-5 in conference action.

UIC leads the series, 22-16. The Flames downed the Raiders earlier this season, 60-63, at the Pavilion on Jan. 31.

The Flames are looking to bounce back after Detroit edged the squad on Thursday night at Calihan Hall. Despite the setback, Jessie Miller picked up her first career double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Wright State is coming off three straight Horizon League victories. The Raiders recently topped Loyola, 64-57, at home on Jan. 28. LaShawna Thomas led the team with 24 points. Charne Dixon and Sierra Crayton pulled down five rebounds apiece.

UIC returns to the Pavilion for its final two regular season contests next week. The Flames host Cleveland State on March 6, followed by a matchup against Youngstown State on March 8.

For more information on Saturday's game against Wright State, please click on the game notes above.