In recognition of National Athletic Training Month, UIS Athletics is proud to spotlight Athletic Trainer Samantha Fuentes and the role she plays in supporting Prairie Star student-athletes.
The UIS men's track and field team competed at the Big Blue Outdoor Opener on Saturday in Decatur, Ill., posting several notable performances in middle-distance events.
Freshman River Derby turned in a top finish for UIS in the 800-meter run, placing 8th in in 2:03.
Lucas Naugle earned a standout result for the Prairie Stars in the 1500 meters, setting a personal best with a 9th-place finish in 4:13.
The Illinois Springfield women's track and field team competed at the Big Blue Outdoor Opener on Saturday, posting several strong individual performances in middle distance events.
Marissa Roggensack earned the top finish of the day in the 800 meters, placing 2nd iin 2:26. Kali Gaden added another top showing, taking 3rd in 2:28.
Freshman Mackenzie Billard turned in a standout performance in the 1500 meters, finishing 3rd in in 5:07. Olivia Thomsen set a personal best with a 6th-place finish in the same heat in a time of 5:17.
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team returns to action Sunday morning when it hosts Rockhurst in a non-conference match at the Velasco Tennis Center at Washington Park. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Illinois Springfield (5-5)
UIS enters the contest with a 5-5 overall record. The Prairie Stars most recently played an exhibition against Illinois State, while their last Division II match was a 5-2 loss to Purdue Northwest on March 6.
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team returns home Sunday morning for a non-conference matchup against Rockhurst. First serve is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Velasco Tennis Center at Washington Park.
Illinois Springfield (4-7)
UIS enters the match with a 4-7 record after earning a 5-2 road victory over Truman State in its last outing. The Prairie Stars took control early by winning two of the three doubles matches to claim the opening point.
The Illinois Springfield softball team split a Saturday doubleheader against Drury at Thompson Field, falling 5-0 in the opener before bouncing back with a 12-11 victory in game two. UIS now stands at 22-10 overall and 6-4 in GLVC play, while Drury moved to 15-16 overall and 5-5 in conference action.
GAME ONE | L, 5-0
Drury struck first in the opening inning, using a bases-loaded walk to take a 1-0 lead.
No. 24-ranked Illinois Springfield secured a Saturday sweep of Quincy, taking game one 9-5 in walk-off fashion before rolling to an 18-1 victory in game two. The Prairie Stars improved to 21-7 overall and 10-1 in GLVC play, while Quincy fell to 19-12 and 8-7 in the conference.
GAME TWO| W, 9-5
Quincy struck first in the opener with an RBI double in the first inning and a solo home run from in the second to build a 2-0 lead.
In recognition of National Athletic Training Month, UIS Athletics is proud to spotlight Athletic Trainer Ryan Margold and his contributions to Prairie Star student-athletes.
Margold has built a career at the intersection of athletics and healthcare. As an Athletic Trainer at UIS, he works daily between the training room and competition venues, combining his passion for sports with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
The UIS women's track and field team kicked off its outdoor season Friday at the WashU Distance Carnival with strong performances in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter races.
Freshman Mackenzie Billard led the way with a personal-best 18:27 in the 5K, closely followed by junior Marissa Roggensack, who ran 18:30. Junior Allison Thompson finished the 5K in 19:45, contributing to a solid team effort. In the 10K, Josslyn Gaona recorded a time of 38:28, marking a strong start to her outdoor campaign as well.
UIS men's track and field opened its outdoor season Friday at the WashU Distance Carnival, competing in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter races.
In the men's 5,000 meters, freshman River Derby posted a personal-best time of 15:43, while sophomore Lucas Naugle recorded a personal-best 16:13.