UIC Flames are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Illinois at Chicago . They are called the Flames as a reference to the Great Chicago Fire , and their team colors are navy blue and fire engine red . The Flames participate in NCAA Division I athletics as part of the Horizon League in baseball , basketball , cross-country , soccer , softball , swimming , tennis , track , and volleyball . The Flames also compete in gymnastics in the Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League . Garrett Klassy is the current athletic director after Jim Schmidt retired on 1 August 2017 after 25 years
Great Chicago Fire
Great Chicago Fire
UIC Flames