Athletics News

Lin En Tan (left) and Lukas Pieringer (right) between sets
Jan 30, 2026
The UIS men's tennis team opens its spring season this weekend with back-to-back road matches in Ohio against Tiffin and Findlay. The Prairie Stars begin the…
Olivia DeLuca playing second base
Jan 29, 2026
The UIS softball team opens the 2026 season on the road Friday with a non-conference doubleheader against Roosevelt in The Dome at Parkway Bank Sports Complex…
An edit of Kayla & Jordan Rice on the big screen at the front of a theater
Jan 29, 2026
Monday games are unusual in the GLVC, but the Prairie Stars opened the home conference season on Monday, Dec. 1 against William Jewell. It did not have the…
A celebration photo on court of 2021-22 UIS women's basketball athlete Lauren Ladowski, paired with UIS Athletics logo for 15 years of DII membership celebration
Jan 28, 2026
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…
UIS Softball Navy Background
Jan 28, 2026
The Illinois Springfield softball team was picked fifth in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason coaches' poll, as announced Wednesday by the league…
Madelyn Miller-Ross running
Jan 28, 2026
Illinois Springfield senior Madelyn Miller-Ross was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, as announced Wednesday by the…