The UIS softball team has been included among the 10 programs under consideration in the first release of the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Rankings, published Wednesday on NCAA.com. This initial release presents teams in alphabetical order, with ranked listings to follow in subsequent editions. The Prairie Stars hold a 25-16 overall record and are 25-14 in regional play.

The UIS baseball team will host Rockhurst in its final home series of the regular season this week, with an adjusted schedule due to forecasted weather. The Prairie Stars and Hawks will now play doubleheaders at 12:00 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday at the UIS Baseball Field. Senior Day recognition will take place following the conclusion of Friday's second game. Illinois Springfield (24-11, 14-5 GLVC)

Jordan Serrahn and Kaleigh Inniss opened competition for the UIS women's track and field team at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Cal., on Wednesday. The two distance runners competed in the first heat of the 10,000 meters during the morning session. Inniss placed 14th with a time of 36:51.01, followed by Serrahn in 37:16.48. Both marks are season bests for the runners.

A select group of UIS women's distance runners will compete this week at the Bryan Clay Invitational, one of the nation's premier collegiate meets, hosted by Azusa Pacific. Entries The Prairie Stars will send three athletes to compete in the 10,000 and 5,000-meter events, aiming to make the most of the meet's fast fields.

Three distance runners from the UIS men's track & field team will compete this week at the Bryan Clay Invitational, one of the most competitive collegiate meets in the nation. Entries The Prairie Stars will be represented in three distance events over the course of two days at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Briar Nevills is set to open the meet for UIS in the 10,000 meters on Wednesday morning, aiming to lower his season best in a deep and competitive field.