Athletics News

Ben Benoit pitching
Feb 21, 2026
No. 19 Prairie Stars Hit Big in Series Opener, Fall in Extras in Second Game at UMSL
The Illinois Springfield baseball team split its first two games of the weekend series at Missouri-St. Louis on Friday in O'Fallon, Mo., winning game one 16-4…
Kennedy Osterman playing basketball at UIS
Feb 21, 2026
Illinois Springfield Women's Basketball Drops Close Contest to Upper Iowa
Illinois Springfield women's basketball fell to Upper Iowa, 76-70, on Saturday afternoon at TRAC. UIS moves to 12-14 overall and 9-9 in the GLVC, while UIU…
Tye Banks playing basketball in gray UIS uniform
Feb 20, 2026
Dutton Leads Prairie Stars to Victory Over Lewis
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (16-9, 12-5 GLVC) secured a 63-58 victory over Lewis (4-21, 2-15 GLVC) at TRAC on Thursday night. The Prairie Stars were…
Rosie Bartletti running the bases
Feb 20, 2026
Prairie Stars Split Opening Day of UIS Softball Capital City McDonald’s Classic
The Illinois Springfield softball team split a pair of games Thursday at Scheels Sports Park, opening the UIS Softball Capital City McDonald's Classic with a 4…
Paula Strzelecki #35. Womens basketball vs. Lincoln Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Feb 20, 2026
Prairie Stars Secure Key GLVC Win Against Lewis
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (12-13, 9-8 GLVC) edged Lewis (15-11, 11-6 GLVC), 59-56, with a decisive fourth quarter performance. The Prairie Stars…
Ema Norma Bordean playing tennis
Feb 19, 2026
Illinois Springfield Women's Tennis Hosts Exhibition, Adds Evangel to Busy Road Swing
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team opens a busy stretch this weekend with a 10:00 a.m. exhibition Friday against Illinois State at the Springfield…