Athletics News

A photo of Dominic Giacomini from UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Event in 2015
Feb 26, 2026
UIS Athletics Remembers Hall of Fame Coach Dominic Giacomini
UIS Athletics honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Hall of Fame women's tennis coach Dominic Giacomini, who passed away Feb. 19 at the age of 91.…
A photo of Zion Pettier paired with the UIS Athletics 15 Years NCAA DII Anniversary logo
Feb 25, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of NCAA Division II at UIS: Zion Pettigrew, Baseball
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…
Molly Knight playing basketball
Feb 25, 2026
UIS Women’s Basketball Heads on the Road for Final Regular-Season Weekend
Illinois Springfield closes the regular season this week with two road contests, beginning Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Liberty, Mo., against William Jewell,…
Calista Stahlhut celebrates on second base
Feb 25, 2026
UIS Throws Back-to-Back Shutouts in Sweep of Roosevelt
The UIS softball team earned a pair of shutout victories over Roosevelt on Wednesday at Springfield Clinic Dome, winning 5-0 and 7-0 to secure the season…
Tye Banks playing basketball
Feb 25, 2026
Prairie Stars Head to William Jewell, Rockhurst to Finish Regular Season
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team closes the regular season this week with a pair of road contests, beginning Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Liberty, Mo…
A photo of runners Wyatt McIntyre and Cort Ross racing, paired with UIS Athletics 15 years of NCAA DII anniversary logo
Feb 24, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of Division II Membership at UIS: 2022-23 Men’s Track & Field
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…