Athletics News

Donaven Younger playing basketball
Dec 18, 2025
Prairie Stars Fall Short Against Kentucky Wesleyan
Illinois Springfield men's basketball fell to Kentucky Wesleyan, 87-81, in a closely contested matchup Wednesday night at Owensboro Sportscenter. The Prairie…
Kennedy Osterman playing basketball in front of home crowd
Dec 18, 2025
Prairie Stars Drop 67-61 Decision to Lake Superior State on Education Day
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (4-8, 1-3 GLVC) fell 67-61 to Lake Superior State (2-7, 0-2 GLIAC) Thursday afternoon. The contest marked UIS' first…
playing basketball
Dec 17, 2025
Prairie Stars Fall at Parkside, 81-72
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (4-7, 1-3 GLVC) fell at Wisconsin-Parkside (5-5, 0-2 GLIAC), 81-72, after climbing out of a deep first-quarter deficit…
Kody Morton playing baseball
Dec 17, 2025
UIS Baseball Announces 2026 Schedule
The Illinois Springfield baseball program has announced its 2026 schedule as the Prairie Stars prepare for their first full season under head coach Chris…
Libby Blythe playing basketball
Dec 17, 2025
Women’s Basketball Returns Home for Education Day vs. Lake Superior State
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team returns from a road trip to Wisconsin for a day game at TRAC on Thursday at 11:30 a.m., celebrating Education…
15 Years of NCAA DII logo paired with a photo of Jane Carter playing tennis
Dec 17, 2025
Celebrating 15 Years of Division II Membership: Jane Carter, Women’s Tennis
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…