Athletics News

Softball CSC Academic All-District
Jun 10, 2025
Five from UIS Softball Named CSC Academic All-District
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District softball teams have been announced, with five Prairie Stars earning the honor for their combined…
5K runners taking off from start line
Jun 09, 2025
Superhero Hustle 5K Set for June 28; UIS Soccer a Beneficiary
The Superhero Hustle 5K, hosted by Downtown Kiwanis and presented by Springfield Clinic, is set for Saturday, June 28, at Scheels in Springfield. Proceeds…
Mark DeCicco pitching in GLVC tournament
Jun 03, 2025
Mark DeCicco Named Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month for May
Prairie Stars pitcher Mark DeCicco has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month for May, following a pair of standout performances that capped off a…
Emmons King Head Coach Cross Country & Track
May 30, 2025
King Officially Named Head Coach of UIS Cross Country and Track & Field
UIS Athletics has officially named Emmons King the head coach of the Prairie Stars cross country and track…
Chris Rodriguez coaching baseball
May 29, 2025
Chris Rodriguez Hired as Head Coach of UIS Baseball
The Illinois Springfield athletic department has announced the hiring of Chris Rodriguez as the head coach of the Prairie Stars baseball program. Rodriguez's…
Welcome Kaitlin Skeate. Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach
May 28, 2025
Kaitlin Skeate Joins UIS Cross Country and Track & Field Staff as Assistant Coach
The UIS cross country and track and field program has announced the addition of Kaitlin Skeate as an assistant coach beginning with the 2025-26 season. "I'm…