The Illinois Springfield baseball team begins its 2026 campaign this weekend with a three-game series at Savannah State. The Prairie Stars will open the season Friday with a doubleheader, followed by a single game on Saturday, all taking place at the Tigers' home field in Savannah, Georgia.

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The Illinois Springfield softball team continues its early-season road slate this weekend, traveling to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the Chattanooga Invitational hosted by Lee University. UIS will play four games over two days, facing a mix of familiar and non-regional opponents as it looks to build momentum in week two of the season. Three of the Prairie Stars' four opponents hail from outside the Midwest region, offering UIS an early opportunity to test itself against new competition.

Chattanooga Invitational Schedule

The Illinois Springfield women's golf team has been picked fifth in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, the league office announced on Tuesday.

The Prairie Stars received 96 total points, placing them in the top five of a highly competitive 13-team field. Perennial powerhouse Indianapolis was selected as the preseason favorite to repeat as champions, garnering 10 first-place votes.

The Illinois Springfield men's golf team was selected sixth in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, as announced Tuesday by the league office.

The Prairie Stars earned 90 total points in the voting, securing a spot in the top half of the 13-team conference field. Missouri-St. Louis was chosen as the preseason favorite to win the title, narrowly edging out defending champion Missouri S&T by two points.

After a dominant home stretch, the Illinois Springfield men's basketball team heads out for a high-stakes road trip. The league-leading Prairie Stars will look to protect their position against a hungry Maryville squad before a massive Saturday showdown against their closest pursuer, No. 23 McKendree.

Illinois Springfield senior Madelyn Miller-Ross was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office Wednesday afternoon.

At the John Thomas Terrier Classic on Jan. 30, Miller-Ross recorded a personal-best time of 16:28.26 in the 5,000 meters, finishing as the fastest Division II competitor in the event. Her performance currently ranks No. 1 in the GLVC and No. 12 nationally in Division II. That time is also another program record for the senior from East Moline, Ill.

After a strong home weekend that included a statement win over No. 25 UMSL, Illinois Springfield women's basketball hits the road this week for a pair of GLVC matchups, looking to build momentum and continue climbing the conference standings.

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 features one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments, and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.