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

Jane Carter playing tennis
Apr 25, 2026
Prairie Stars Fall to Maryville
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to Maryville on Friday afternoon at home. UIS came up short in the race for the doubles…
Calista Stahlhut pitching in white UIS uniform
Apr 25, 2026
UIS Softball Set for Key GLVC Matchup at UIndy
UIS softball will play its lone matchup of the weekend on Sunday, traveling to face Indianapolis in a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET). The…
Lin En Tan playing tennis at UIS
Apr 25, 2026
Prairie Stars Edged by Maryville, 4-3, Despite Strong Doubles Showing
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Maryville on Friday, falling to 0-3 in conference play. UIS opened the match…
Lin En Tan and Pablo Herrera high five during doubles match
Apr 24, 2026
Final Regular Season Weekend Ahead for UIS Men’s Tennis
Illinois Springfield men's tennis enters the final weekend of conference play with two key Great Lakes Valley Conference matchups and a spot in the conference…
Maria Garcia Game playing tennis
Apr 24, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Hosts Crucial GLVC Weekend
Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars women's tennis enters the final weekend of conference play with two key Great Lakes Valley Conference matches and postseason…
Jake Baldin golfing at UIS
Apr 23, 2026
Prairie Stars Finish Eighth at GLVC Championship, Arleback Leads UIS Effort
The GLVC Men's Golf Championship wrapped up stroke play on Thursday at Rock Hollow Golf Club, with Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars finishing eighth in the…
Vilgot Arleback playing golf in blue UIS polo
Apr 23, 2026
Prairie Stars Seventh After Opening Day at GLVC Championship
Illinois Springfield completed the opening round of the 2026 GLVC Men's Golf Championship on Wednesday at Rock Hollow Golf Club and sits in seventh place as…
Graham Kasey pitching in white UIS uniform
Apr 23, 2026
No. 25 UIS Baseball Set for Road Series at Indianapolis
SERIES SCHEDULE UPDATE – DETAILS BELOW No. 25 Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars baseball heads to Indianapolis for a four-game GLVC series against the…