UIS Soccer to Host Cancer Awareness Games on Nov. 3
Additionally, the first 100 fans will receive white beanies, and attendees are encouraged to "White Out for Lung Cancer" by wearing white to the games.
Elaine Grant Named GLVC Player of the Week Following Performance at Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational
UIS golfer Elaine Grant has been named GLVC Player of the Week after an impressive showing at the Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational over the weekend. Grant led the Prairie Stars to a fifth-place team finish, highlighted by a record-tying second round of 69 strokes.
Men’s Soccer Targets GLVC Tournament Spot in Competitive Final Weekend
The UIS men's soccer team is poised to wrap up the regular season this weekend as they aim to secure a return to the GLVC Tournament. The Prairie Stars will face Upper Iowa on Friday night at 7:30 p.m., followed by a matchup against Lewis on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Friday's game will be Senior Night, while Sunday's game will be Faculty & Staff Appreciation and the annual Cancer Awareness Game.
Illinois Springfield (4-6-5, 4-3-5 GLVC)
UIS Women’s Soccer Looks to Secure Conference Tournament Berth in Final Weekend
The UIS women's soccer team wraps up the regular season at home this weekend with two key matches. The Prairie Stars will face Upper Iowa on Friday at 5:00 p.m., celebrating Senior Night with a tribute to graduating players. On Sunday at 12:00 p.m., they take on Lewis for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day and the annual Cancer Awareness Game.
Illinois Springfield (6-6-3, 6-5-1 GLVC)
UIS Student-Athletes Unite to Make 1,500 PB&J Sandwiches for Local Community Groups
The UIS Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) organized its second annual PB&J Springfield event this week, gathering student-athletes UIS athletic teams. The event saw 100% participation from UIS teams, resulting in 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches made for Springfield community organizations like Washington Street Mission, the Salvation Army, and local homeless shelters. With the help of Springfield Hy-Vee, a proud sponsor of UIS Athletics, the teams were able to make an even greater impact in supporting the community.
UIS Volleyball Ready for Weekend Matches Against Rockhurst and William Jewell
UIS Men’s Golf Wraps Up Play at Bill Crabtree Invitational in Kentucky
The UIS men's golf team faced challenging competition at the Bill Crabtree Invitational, hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan on Oct. 28-29. Playing at The Pearl Club in Owensboro, Kentucky, the Prairie Stars competed in a strong NCAA Division II field, ultimately gaining valuable experience as they finished their fall season.
UIS to Celebrate 35 Years of Prairie Stars Volleyball
Mirimanian Collects Second GLVC Defensive Player of the Week Award This Season
Illinois Springfield senior goalkeeper Allison Mirimanian has been named the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week after a stellar performance in the team's 2-0 victory over Indianapolis on Friday.
This Week in UIS Athletics | Oct. 28 - Nov. 3
The UIS volleyball and men's and women's soccer teams continue their regular season conference competition this week. Meanwhile, the men's golf team is concluding their fall season, and the cross country team is taking a brief hiatus between conference and regional events.
Monday, Oct. 28