Indiana State's Kira Holland led all players with 13 kills and 13 digs Friday night inside Credit Union 1 Arena, but homestanding Illinois-Chicago eked out a three-set win over the Sycamores.
Scores were 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 in the Flames' favor.
Ella Scott added 10 kills for the Trees, her most in conference play this season, while hitting a season-high .563. Lily Mueller led all players with five block assists, while Chloe Gilley (nine) and Macy Lengacher (eight) combined for 17 digs between the duo.
Indiana State (7-13 overall, 1-8 Missouri Valley Conference) will visit MVC foe Valparaiso on Saturday for a 7 p.m. match.