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 Upper IowaStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Lincoln
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UIS Men's Basketball at Lincoln of Missouri
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Drury Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Basketball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball vs McKendree Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…

News

Jorden Williams playing basketball at UIS
Feb 27, 2026
Prairie Stars Fall Short Against William Jewell, 69-68
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (17-10, 13-6 GLVC) fell to William Jewell (18-9, 14-5 GLVC) in a narrow 69-68 defeat at the Mabee Center on Thursday…
Kayla Rice playing basketball
Feb 27, 2026
Prairie Stars Triumph Over William Jewell, 105-55
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (13-14, 10-9 GLVC) dominated William Jewell (1-24, 1-18 GLVC), 105-55, with a commanding performance that included 22…
Chris Suchoski playing baseball
Feb 27, 2026
Benoit Fans Eight in 5-2 Win Over Lake Erie
The Illinois Springfield baseball picked up a 5-2 win over the Lake Erie Storm on Friday in Morgantown, W.V., improving to 8-3 on the season. UIS finished with…
Ashley Blevins Krivi, Assistant Coach, Track & Field, a photo of Blevins, UIS Athletics logo
Feb 27, 2026
UIS Names Ashley Blevins Krivi Assistant Track & Field Coach
The Illinois Springfield Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Ashley Blevins Krivi as Assistant Men's and Women's Track…
Tyler Thompson playing baseball
Feb 27, 2026
No. 19 UIS Baseball Heads to West Virginia for Atlantic Region Crossover
No. 19 UIS baseball travels east this weekend for three neutral-site games in West Virginia as part of the Atlantic Region Crossover. Weekend Schedule…
Mackenzie Billard running
Feb 27, 2026
UIS Women’s Distance Runners Set for GLVC Indoor Championships
The Prairie Stars will send a small but talented group of distance runners to the GLVC Indoor Track…
A photo of Dominic Giacomini from UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Event in 2015
Feb 26, 2026
UIS Athletics Remembers Hall of Fame Coach Dominic Giacomini
UIS Athletics honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Hall of Fame women's tennis coach Dominic Giacomini, who passed away Feb. 19 at the age of 91.…
A photo of Zion Pettier paired with the UIS Athletics 15 Years NCAA DII Anniversary logo
Feb 25, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of NCAA Division II at UIS: Zion Pettigrew, Baseball
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student…