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 Women's Cross Country Midwest Regional Championship
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UIS Women's Basketball at Wisconsin-ParksideTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown-ticketing.aspx
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UIS Men's Basketball at Cedarville
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UIS Women's Basketball at Lewis
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UIS Men's Basketball at Lewis
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Indianapolis - EDUCATION DAYStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports…

News

Alex Stell celebrates during a UIS basketball game
Nov 10, 2026
UIS Men’s Basketball Extends Home-Opener Win Streak to 25
Illinois Springfield (1-0) won its 25th straight home opener Monday night, continuing a streak that dates back to 2002 with a 108-72 victory over Millikin (2-0…
Kayla Rice dribbling the basketball
Nov 10, 2026
UIS Opens Season With 79-64 Win Over Purdue Northwest
Illinois Springfield (1-0) opened the 2026-27 season with a 79-64 win over Purdue Northwest (0-1) on Monday, led by a career-high 30 points from Kayla Rice.…
Molly Knight playing basketball at UIS
Nov 08, 2026
Prairie Stars Open 2026-27 Season Monday Against Purdue Northwest
Illinois Springfield women's basketball will open its 2026-27 season Monday at 5:30 p.m. when the Prairie Stars host Purdue Northwest at TRAC. The season…
Adidas Davis playing defense in a basketball game
Nov 08, 2026
Prairie Stars Begin 2026-27 Season Monday Against Millikin
Illinois Springfield men's basketball will open its 2026-27 season Monday at 7:30 p.m. when the Prairie Stars host Millikin at TRAC. The game follows the women…
Alexis Schwartz on Volleyball Court
Nov 08, 2026
UIS Volleyball Celebrates Seniors in 2026 Finale
UIS Volleyball (7-20, 1-12 GLVC) fell to Maryville (15-13, 9-4 GLVC) 3-1 on Saturday at TRAC. The match served as Senior Day, celebrating Kaitlyn Taylor and…
GLVC Men's Cross Country medalist group photo
Nov 07, 2026
Padilla, Whelan Earn All-GLVC Honors as Prairie Stars Take Fourth at GLVC Championships
Illinois Springfield men's cross country placed fourth at the 2026 GLVC Championships on Saturday in Springfield, Mo. Matt Padilla led the Prairie Stars with…
Josslyn Gaona running cross country
Nov 07, 2026
Prairie Stars Place Eighth at GLVC Championship
Illinois Springfield women's cross country placed eighth out of 14 teams at the 2026 GLVC Championships on Saturday in Springfield, Mo., scoring 197 points.…
Eva Huerta and Kendall Johnson anticipate serve in volleyball match
Nov 07, 2026
UIS Takes Opening Set Before Falling to Missouri S&T
UIS Volleyball (7-19, 1-11 GLVC) won the opening set with seven straight points but lost to Missouri S…