They were led by first-year head coach Steve McClain, hired in the offseason to replace Howard Moore.

The Flames played their home games at the UIC Pavilion and were members of the Horizon League.

The Flames finished towards the bottom of the Horizon League standings with a record of 4–12 (10–24).

Following a semifinal exit in the conference tournament, head coach Howard Moore was let go.

He was replaced by Indiana assistant and former Wyoming head coach Steve McClain.