Athletics News

Adam Wibbenmeyer pitching for UIS baseball in blue jersey
Feb 19, 2026
UIS, UMSL Set for Split-Site Weekend Series
The Illinois Springfield baseball team returns to the Midwest this weekend for a four-game, split-site series against Missouri-St. Louis. The Prairie Stars and…
Ben Benoit celebrates win
Feb 19, 2026
Prairie Stars Ranked No. 19 in Latest NCBWA National Poll
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…
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…
Kennedy Osterman playing basketball in white UIS uniform
Feb 18, 2026
UIS Women’s Basketball Hosts Lewis, Upper Iowa in Final Home Games
With postseason positioning on the line, UIS Women's Basketball closes the regular-season home schedule this week with a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference…
Jordan Rice #2. GLVC home opener vs. William Jewell College Monday, December 1, 2025.
Feb 18, 2026
UIS Men’s Basketball Hosts Lewis, Upper Iowa for Senior Weekend
With postseason positioning still in play, UIS Men's Basketball returns home this week for a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference matchups at TRAC. The…
A picture of Blake Jones running at cross country nationals that features the UIS Athletics 15 years of nCAA DII series logo
Feb 18, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of NCAA Division II at UIS: Blake Jones, Men’s Cross Country and Track
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…