Athletics News

Molly Knight playing basketball
Dec 15, 2025
UIS Women’s Basketball Heads to Parkside
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team hits the road on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup at Wisconsin-Parkside. Tipoff is set for 5:00 p.m.…
Alandyn Simmons shooting a free throw
Dec 14, 2025
Strong First Quarter Lifts Prairie Stars to Home Win Over Roosevelt
On Sunday afternoon at TRAC, Illinois Springfield women's basketball (4-6, 1-3 GLVC) defeated Roosevelt (1-6, 0-2 GLIAC), 87-76, taking control after…
Julia Mingus dribbles down the court
Dec 12, 2025
Prairie Stars Set for Taylor Swift Birthday Bash as They Host Roosevelt
Illinois Springfield women's basketball takes a break from GLVC play this Sunday afternoon, hosting Roosevelt for the first time ever. The Lakers, newcomers to…
UIS women's basketball group photo
Dec 11, 2025
UIS Women’s Basketball Launches Toy Drive for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
The UIS women's basketball team has launched its annual toy drive supporting HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. To kick things off, the program has shared…
First Pitch 2026 graphic featuring pitchers from UIS Baseball and UIS Softball
Dec 10, 2025
UIS First Pitch Event Set for January 24th
The University of Illinois Springfield softball and baseball teams are gearing up for their 2026 seasons and will celebrate with the annual First Pitch Event …
“Graphic displaying the UIS Prairie Stars logo with the headline ‘Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence.’ Text reads ‘90% Academic Success Rate’ and ‘UIS Prairie Stars,’ with the NCAA logo at the bottom.”
Dec 10, 2025
UIS Earns Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence
For the second consecutive year, the University of Illinois Springfield has earned the Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence, presented to Division II…