UIS Prairie Stars

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As Prairie Stars, we enjoy every day; mindful that we are here to learn, work, play and win. We challenge ourselves and draw strength from each other in a sustained effort to become champions in the classroom and competition. We actively collaborate with our campus and community through the sharing of expertise and resources in advancing strategic partnerships that benefit the larger community. We hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of civility, dignity and compassion while embracing the principles of equality and inclusion.

Sport Clubs

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.

  • Volleyball
  • Esports

Intramurals

Intramural sports are structured individual, dual and team sport competitive activities scheduled for Rec Members with a valid UIS I-card. Campus Recreation utilizes IMLeagues to manage its Intramural Program.

Outdoor Adventures

Campus Recreation developed an Outdoor Adventure program to provide an enjoyable, challenging, meaningful and educational experience that will allow individuals and groups to learn the skills necessary for survival and safety in the outdoors as well as develop an appreciation for the environment. Outdoor Adventure trips are led by experienced trip leaders and are open to students and recreation members.

students canoeing

Events

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UIS Men's Basketball vs Roosevelt
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UIS Women's Basketball vs TiffinStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Women's Basketball vs HillsdaleStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Basketball vs Wisconsin-ParksideTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball vs AshlandStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Cross Country Midwest Regional Championship

News

Calista Stahlhut celebrates on second base
Feb 25, 2026
UIS Throws Back-to-Back Shutouts in Sweep of Roosevelt
The UIS softball team earned a pair of shutout victories over Roosevelt on Wednesday at Springfield Clinic Dome, winning 5-0 and 7-0 to secure the season…
Tye Banks playing basketball
Feb 25, 2026
Prairie Stars Head to William Jewell, Rockhurst to Finish Regular Season
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team closes the regular season this week with a pair of road contests, beginning Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Liberty, Mo…
Molly Knight playing basketball
Feb 25, 2026
UIS Women’s Basketball Heads on the Road for Final Regular-Season Weekend
Illinois Springfield closes the regular season this week with two road contests, beginning Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Liberty, Mo., against William Jewell,…
Madelyn Miller-Ross races to GLVC title at Lewis XC Course
Feb 24, 2026
Miller-Ross Named 2025 GLVC Women’s Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Madelyn Miller-Ross of the University of Illinois Springfield has been named the 2025 Women's Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Great Lakes…
Rebecca Neupauer on first base
Feb 24, 2026
Prairie Stars Host Roosevelt in Dome Doubleheader
Illinois Springfield softball continues its early-season home stand Wednesday when the Prairie Stars host Roosevelt in a noon doubleheader inside the…
UIS Golf Navy Background
Feb 24, 2026
Women’s Golf Social Set for Feb. 28 at UIS Golf Simulator
The Illinois Springfield Women's Golf program will host a Women's Golf Social on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the UIS Golf Simulator inside…
A photo of runners Wyatt McIntyre and Cort Ross racing, paired with UIS Athletics 15 years of NCAA DII anniversary logo
Feb 24, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of Division II Membership at UIS: 2022-23 Men’s Track & Field
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student…
Lin En Tan playing tennis at UIS
Feb 23, 2026
Prairie Stars Fall 5-2 at Drury
In a road matchup on Sunday, the Illinois Springfield men's tennis team fell 5-2 to Drury. The Prairie Stars picked up a doubles win and two singles victories…