Prairie Stars Fall at Parkside, 81-72
Dec 17, 2025
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 and repeatedly cutting the margin down the stretch. UIS forced 19 turnovers and scored 16 points off those opportunities but could not fully erase Parkside's control.
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UIS Softball Announces 2026 Spring Schedule
Dec 16, 2025
The Illinois Springfield softball program has officially announced its 2026 spring schedule, featuring early-season games in Springfield at Scheels Sports Park and a full slate of Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play at the UIS Softball Complex.
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Prairie Stars Carry Four-Game Win Streak into Road Test at Kentucky Wesleyan
Dec 16, 2025
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team returns to action Wednesday evening in Owensboro, Kentucky, with a non-conference matchup against Kentucky Wesleyan. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT and opens a three-game stretch of December non-conference play for the Prairie Stars.
Illinois Springfield (7-2, 4-0 GLVC)
UIS enters the contest riding a four-game winning streak to open Great Lakes Valley Conference play. Key league victories include an 86-76 road win at Missouri-St. Louis and a 63-58 home victory over McKendree.
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Celebrating 15 Years of Division II Membership: 2018 UIS Softball
Dec 16, 2025
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-athletes who have shaped the program's Division II era. Each week, UIS will feature one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.
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Mackenzi Matthews
Dec 16, 2025
Mackenzi Matthews graduated with her BA in political science and public policy in 2021. Since then, she obtained an MA in political science and government from American University. She spent 3 years at the National Governors Association as a policy coordinator and legislative associate. In September, she started working at the US House of Representatives as a Legislative Assistant. Her legislative portfolio includes: agriculture, arts, childcare, cryptocurrency, education, financial services, housing, small business, tax.
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