Feb. 26, 2005

UIC vs. Cleveland State Tournament Game Notes in PDF Format
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Horizon League Tournament Bracket in PDF Format
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Chicago, Ill. - The UIC men's basketball team will host an opening round game in the 2005 American Family Insurance Horizon League Tournament on Tuesday, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m. as the fifth-seeded Flames take on #8 Cleveland State at the Pavilion.

Tickets for this contest can be purchased for just $5 while students get in free with their I-card. Floor seats and Dragon's Den passes are also available for a reduced rate.

To secure your seats for Tuesday as the Flames begin defense of their Horizon League Tournament crown, or for more information, call the UIC Ticket Office at 312-413-UIC1.

With a victory over the Vikings (9-16, 6-10), the Flames would advance to the quarterfinal round of the league tournament with the venue switching to U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, Wis.

The contest would be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4th, with the UIC/Cleveland State winner meeting the winner of Tuesday's #4Loyola/#9Youngstown State contest.

In other opening round action, #6 Wright State will host #7 Butler on Tuesday.

The Flames (14-13, 8-8) are 6-1 the last three years in Horizon League Tournament play, claiming the title in both 2002 and 2004.

First Round (Tuesday, March 1)

@ Site of Higher Seed

Game 1: No. 7 Butler (7-9) @ No. 6 Wright State (7-8) (7:00 p.m. local)

Game 2: No. 9 Youngstown St. (2-14) @ No. 4 Loyola (8-8) (7:00 p.m. local)

Game 3: No 8 Cleveland St. (6-10) @ No. 5 UIC (8-8) (7:00 p.m. local)

Second Round (Friday, March 4)

@ UW-Milwaukee

Game 4: No. 3 Detroit (9-7) vs. Game 1 winner (5:30 p.m. EST)

Game 5: Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner (8:00 p.m. EST)

Semifinals (Saturday, March 5)

@ UW-Milwaukee

Game 6: No. 2 UW-Green Bay (10-5) vs. Game 4 winner (5:30 p.m. EST)

Game 7: No. 1 UW-Milwaukee (14-2) vs. Game 5 winner (8:00 p.m. EST)

Championship (Tuesday, March 8)

@ Site of Highest Remaining Seed

Game 8: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner (9:00 p.m. EST)