The Illinois Springfield baseball team has climbed into the national rankings, checking in at No. 19 in the Week Two poll released Wednesday evening by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

UIS (5-2) is one of 25 programs recognized in this week's rankings and is the only Great Lakes Valley Conference team listed in the national poll.

In the Midwest Region segment of the rankings, UIS moved up to No. 2, trailing only Grand Valley State. The Prairie Stars were sixth in the preseason regional poll before jumping four spots following a strong start to the season.

UIS is also receiving votes in both the American Baseball Coaches Association poll and the College Baseball Hub national rankings.

The Prairie Stars return to action this week with a non-conference matchup against Missouri-St. Louis.