The Chicago market isn't leaving the Missouri Valley Conference after all.
The Valley announced Wednesday morning that the University of Illinois Chicago will join the league for the 2022-23 academic year.
Illinois Chicago will become the 12th member of the league following previous additions of Murray State and Belmont. The league will lose Loyola Chicago to the Atlantic 10 Conference this summer.
"A great addition for The Valley," MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson said in a statement. "UIC's combination of academics, location, facilities, financial commitment to athletic success, and leadership will enhance the brand of the MVC and the experiences of our student-athletes.