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 IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Drury
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UIS Men's Basketball at Drury
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UIS Women's Basketball at Roosevelt
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UIS Men's Basketball vs Hannibal-LaGrangeStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Thomas More

News

Alli Thompson running UIS xc
Sep 02, 2026
UIS Women’s Cross Country Set for Season Opener at Prairie Stars Invitational
UIS women's cross country opens its 2026 season Friday evening when it hosts the annual Prairie Stars Invitational at the UIS cross country course. Due to…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS "S" logo, white text on UIS blue background
Sep 01, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics: Aug. 31-Sept. 6
UIS Athletics looks ahead to an exciting week of competition from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. Highlighting the week's lineup are home events including the Prairie…
Rachel Riney kicking soccer ball during a game
Sep 01, 2026
UIS Women’s Soccer to Make Non-Conference Stop at Purdue Northwest
The UIS women's soccer team returns to action Wednesday for its final non-conference match of the season, traveling to Purdue Northwest for a 10 a.m. kickoff…
Prairie Stars Hall of Fame logo on UIS blue background
Aug 31, 2026
Registration Open for 2026 UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon
Registration is now open for the 2026 UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, set for Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. in the SLB Gymnasium,…
Liam McLean playing soccer in white UIS jersey
Aug 31, 2026
Prairie Stars Fall at Western Illinois
UIS men's soccer faced a Division I opponent on Sunday afternoon, traveling to Macomb to take on Western Illinois. The Prairie Stars stayed within one goal…
Donovan Faletto playing soccer in Prairie Stars white and gold
Aug 30, 2026
UIS Men's Soccer Travels to Western Illinois Sunday
UIS men's soccer hits the road Sunday afternoon for its first away match of the season, traveling to Macomb, Ill., to face Western Illinois at 4:00 p.m. at…
Makenna Yeager playing soccer
Aug 30, 2026
UIS Women's Soccer Battles Hard in 1-0 Defeat at Trevecca Nazarene
UIS women's soccer (1-1-0) fell to Trevecca Nazarene (1-0-1) with a final score of 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Despite outshooting the Trojans 18-6, the Prairie…
Gigi Yurevich in goal for the UIS prairie stars
Aug 29, 2026
UIS Women's Soccer Claims Season Opener Against Alabama-Huntsville
The UIS women's soccer team (1-0-0) secured a 2-1 victory over the Alabama-Huntsville (0-1-0) on Friday at Charger Park. Illinois Springfield took the lead…