Athletics News

Jordan Rice playing basketball
Jan 27, 2026
Prairie Stars Return Home for Springfield Day, Family Day Weekend
The UIS men's basketball team, the current top team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, returns home this week for a pair of conference matchups at TRAC,…
Images of various flag football gear including shirts, hoodie, and polo with UIS Flag Football logos
Jan 26, 2026
Prairie Stars Women’s Flag Football Gear Now Available
SHOP NOW UIS women's flag football gear is now available on the Prairie Stars Sideline Store, giving fans the opportunity to purchase official apparel as the…
Welcome Dave Ulrich, Assistant Volleyball Coach at UIS
Jan 26, 2026
UIS Welcomes Dave Ulrich as Assistant Volleyball Coach
Dave Ulrich joins the UIS volleyball staff as an assistant coach after previously serving on the coaching staff at St. Mary's University alongside head coach…
Abe Lincoln holds ball for UIS WBB tip-off photo
Jan 26, 2026
Springfield Day Set for Thursday at UIS Basketball
Springfield pride will be on full display Thursday night as UIS Basketball hosts Springfield Day at the Prairie Stars' home games on Thursday, Jan. 29,…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
Jan 25, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics | Jan. 26-Feb. 1
There's never a dull moment on the Prairie, and this week is no exception as the Prairie Stars gear up for another busy stretch of competition. It's a big week…
Alex Stell dunking a basketball at UMSL
Jan 23, 2026
Prairie Stars Pull Away in Second Half, Defeat Drury 87-72
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (12-6, 8-2 GLVC) overcame a 19-point deficit to pull away from Drury (8-10, 3-7 GLVC), 87-72, on Thursday night at the O'…