NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Illinois-Chicago Flames defeated the Belmont Bruins 1-0 in an NCAA men’s soccer match on Sunday. The visiting Flames’ defense held firm to secure the shutout victory in front of 190 fans at E.S. Rose Park. The result avenged a prior loss to the Bruins earlier in the season. Illinois-Chicago improved its season record, while Belmont’s record fell with the defeat. The game featured numerous substitutions from both sides throughout the contest. The final score defied pregame projections that had favored the home-standing Bruins to win.