It's finals week at UIS, and basketball resumes Sunday at home! The rest of the winter break is packed with hoops — including several home games at TRAC. Spring schedules are coming soon, so don't forget to sign up for emails about UIS Athletics. You can select specific sports or choose the "General" department option to stay in the loop. Sunday, Dec. 14 2:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. Roosevelt (HOME)

UIS men's basketball (7-2, 4-0 GLVC) defeated Maryville (1-6, 0-2 GLVC) 81-68 on Saturday at TRAC. The Prairie Stars capitalized on free throws, making 23 of 30 attempts, while Maryville struggled with turnovers, committing 14. Illinois Springfield opened the first half with a strong start, highlighted by Isaiah Davis sinking back-to-back three-pointers within the first two minutes. The team capitalized on turnovers, with Britton Dutton and Jordan Rice combining for multiple steals and assists, fueling a 6-point lead early on. 

UIS women's basketball fell to Maryville, 74-56, on Saturday afternoon at TRAC. The Saints scored 42 of their points in the paint and backed it up with a strong defensive performance, while the Prairie Stars struggled to convert from deep.

UIS track & field runner Madelyn Miller-Ross competed in the fast heat of the women's 5,000 meters at the GVSU Holiday Open on Friday evening in Allendale, Mich., lining up against a strong Midwest field that included Hillsdale's Allison Kuzma and several Grand Valley State runners on their home track.

The UIS athletic department has announced the expansion of its track and field program by initiating a search for a full-time assistant coach for focus on sprints and jumps. The track program, which was added to the athletics portfolio in 2010, has focused on distance runners almost exclusively up to this point.