The Illinois Springfield men's cross country team captured the team championship at the 10th Annual Prairie Stars Invitational on Friday evening, scoring 25 points to top the field in the 7K race at the UIS Cross Country Course. UIS packed seven runners inside the top 10 overall, led by newcomer Colin Graham, who placed third in 21:56. Joey Karlesky and Noah Tegeler joined him in the top five, while Owen Whelan and Brock Loftus rounded out the Prairie Stars' scoring five.

The UIS volleyball team opened its season Friday  at the Illinois National Guard UIS Invitational, falling in three sets to Central Missouri at TRAC. Set scores were 25-16, 25-18, and 25-14. UIS showed resilience throughout the match. Makenna Cox paced the Prairie Stars' offense with 12 kills on a .346 hitting percentage. Kendall Johnson added six kills, while Erica Sledge contributed two. Sledge directed the attack with 17 assists. 

The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team opened the 2025 season with a scoreless draw against Kentucky Wesleyan on Friday evening at Panther Field in Owensboro, Ky.  The Prairie Stars created several chances, outshooting the Panthers 14-7 and holding a 4-3 edge in corner kicks. Addison Wittenberg led UIS with four shots, including two on target, while McKenna Gahagan added three attempts. Carolyne Mathenia and Mallory Herber also registered shots on goal.