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

Lin En Tan (left) and Lukas Pieringer (right) between sets
Jan 30, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Begins Spring Slate with Matches at Tiffin and Findlay
The UIS men's tennis team opens its spring season this weekend with back-to-back road matches in Ohio against Tiffin and Findlay. The Prairie Stars begin the…
Kayla Rice shooting the basketball
Jan 30, 2026
Rice Sets Two Program Records as UIS Defeats Lincoln
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (8-11, 5-6 GLVC) defeated Lincoln (4-15, 2-10 GLVC), 67-48, with a commanding performance that included 20 steals and…
UIS Tennis Navy Background
Jan 30, 2026
UIS Listed Fifth in GLVC Men’s Tennis East Division Preseason Poll
The llinois Springfield men's tennis team was picked fifth in the East Division of the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Men's Tennis Preseason Coaches…
Isaiah Davis shooting a three-point shot
Jan 30, 2026
Rice Leads Prairie Stars With 27 Points Against Lincoln
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (13-6, 9-2 GLVC) secured an 85-76 victory over Lincoln (8-12, 2-10 GLVC) on Thursday night at TRAC. UIS made 10 three…
UIS Tennis Navy Background
Jan 30, 2026
Prairie Stars Tabbed Fifth in GLVC Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team was listed fifth in the East Division in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, as…
An edit of Kayla & Jordan Rice on the big screen at the front of a theater
Jan 29, 2026
One Family Scored 62 Points and Set Two UIS Records on a Day in December
Monday games are unusual in the GLVC, but the Prairie Stars opened the home conference season on Monday, Dec. 1 against William Jewell. It did not have the…
Olivia DeLuca playing second base
Jan 29, 2026
UIS Softball Opens 2026 Season Friday in Rosemont
The UIS softball team opens the 2026 season on the road Friday with a non-conference doubleheader against Roosevelt in The Dome at Parkway Bank Sports Complex…
A newspaper clipping of head UIS Basketball Coach Kevin Gamble and his team
Jan 28, 2026
The Fast Start to UIS Basketball Was No Gamble Thanks to Its First Coach
When UIS decided to add men's basketball to its athletics portfolio for the 2002-03 season as the sixth sport, joining men's soccer, volleyball, men's and…