ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Oakland women's soccer team fell to UIC, 1-0 in its home opener Wednesday from the Grizz Dome. 
 
Alexa Sabbagh led the Golden Grizzlies (1-1) for the second-straight week in shots with four, three on goal, while Sami Lopez tallied two shots of her own. 
 
UIC (1-0) and Oakland entered halftime deadlocked at 0-0, with the Golden Grizzlies out-shooting the Flames 6-3 in the first half. 
 
The Flames scored the lone goal of the game in the 66th minute, and Oakland was unable to answer. 
 
The Golden Grizzlies return to the Grizz Dome next week to take on Cleveland State Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10:30am. Wednesday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+/3.