The first week of the fall regular season is here, and it's packed with action on campus and on the road! Fans will get their first official look at newly shaped Prairie Stars squads in soccer, volleyball, golf, and cross country. Plenty of chances to show your support—whether at TRAC, Kiwanis Stadium, or out on the UIS Cross Country Course.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
All Day – Men's Golf at Arch Cup
Conference opponent Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) hosts the Arch Cup at Gateway National in Madison, Ill. This marks the first event for new head coach Josh Edison, with a lineup that features several newcomers joining a strong core of returners.
Thursday, Sept. 4
4:00 p.m. – Men's Soccer at Alabama-Huntsville
Men's soccer officially opens the 2025 season on the road. UIS is 1-1 all-time against UAH, though those meetings came back in 1979 and 1981. This will be the first matchup in the Division II era. UIS looks to set a positive tone for the 2025 season.
Friday, Sept. 5
9:30 a.m. – Volleyball vs. Central Missouri (HOME)
The Prairie Stars kick off the Illinois National Guard UIS Invitational with a matchup against Central Missouri. It's the first time the teams have met since 2014, when the Jennies swept the Stars. Now under new head coach Laura Ulrich, UIS looks to flip the script in the regular-season opener.
5:30 p.m. – Women's Cross Country, 10th Annual Prairie Stars Invitational (HOME)
UIS celebrates the 10th anniversary of its cross country program with the lone home meet of the year. The women's 5k will feature strong competition from across Illinois and several GLVC opponents. Fans can watch the action at the UIS Cross Country Course, located east of University Drive past Brookens Library.
6:15 p.m. – Men's Cross Country, 10th Annual Prairie Stars Invitational (HOME)
The celebration continues with the men's 7k. Another chance to see the Prairie Stars on home turf against quality competition.
7:00 p.m. – Women's Soccer at Kentucky Wesleyan
UIS opens its season in Owensboro, Ky., against the Panthers. The Stars lead the all-time series 3-1-1, though the teams haven't met since 2016. A great early test after preseason tune-ups.
7:30 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Lake Superior State (HOME)
Friday night lights inside TRAC! UIS hosts Lake Superior State in a matchup that students won't want to miss. The series is tied 1-1, with the last meeting in 2012. Time to break the tie!
Saturday, Sept. 6
9:30 a.m. – Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (HOME)
The Stars and Panthers meet at the Illinois National Guard UIS Invitational. UIS won a thrilling 3-2 match last fall and leads the all-time series 5-2.
5:30 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Roosevelt (HOME)
The Stars close out their first home tournament against Roosevelt, now in its second year as a DII program. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
Sunday, Sept. 7
12:00 p.m. – Women's Soccer vs. West Alabama (Owensboro, Ky.)
Still at the KWC site, UIS faces West Alabama in the first-ever matchup between the two schools.
1:00 p.m. – Men's Soccer vs. Saginaw Valley State (HOME)
Men's soccer opens at home with a huge regional clash. SVSU enters ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 3 in the Midwest. The last time these teams met, UIS stunned the Cardinals 3-0 to open the 2023 season. The all-time series is tied 1-1. Fans—pack Kiwanis Stadium and help give the Stars a true home-field advantage!
UIS Athletics Composite Schedule
Illinois National Guard UIS Invitational Information