The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team (3-3) continued its strong early-season form Saturday, earning a 6-1 victory over the Michigan Tech Huskies in its home opener at the Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center. The Prairie Stars set the tone by claiming the doubles point and carried that momentum into singles play.
In front of a strong home crowd, the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team opened its home slate Saturday but fell 6-1 to the visiting Michigan Tech Huskies at the Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center. UIS claimed the doubles point to start the day but was unable to convert several tightly contested singles matches.
The UIS men's basketball team (15-9, 11-5 GLVC) fell 81-68 to Indianapolis (14-11, 12-5 GLVC) on Saturday. UIndy capitalized on its free throw opportunities, converting 20 of 22 attempts.
The UIS women's basketball team (11-13, 8-8 GLVC) defeated Indianapolis (5-20, 4-13 GLVC), 75-57, at Nicoson Hall on Saturday, completing the season sweep of the Greyhounds. The Prairie Stars used 17 steals to fuel the win and shot efficiently throughout the game, knocking down 12 three-pointers while finishing at 47.5 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from beyond the arc.
The Illinois Springfield women's track team competed at the GVSU Big Meet on Friday, facing a strong field from across the region. The Prairie Stars showed depth in sprint, middle, and distance events, highlighted by another school-record performance from senior Madelyn Miller-Ross.
The UIS baseball team (4-0) edged Florida Southern (2-7) with a 3-2 victory on Friday night at Henley Field in Lakeland, Fla. The game was highlighted by a sixth-inning surge by the Prairie Stars, where they scored two runs to take the lead. This victory marks the first time UIS has started the season 4-0 since 2021.
The game was scoreless through the first three innings, but UIS took the lead in the fourth when Corey Boyette hit a solo home run to right field. Florida Southern matched that run in the bottom of the inning with an RBI single.
The Illinois Springfield men's track team competed at the GVSU Big Meet on Friday, taking on a competitive field from the Midwest and beyond. The Prairie Stars showed depth in the 5,000 meters, Friday's main open event, and will return to action on Saturday for more racing.
Following a pair of wins on Friday, the Illinois Springfield softball team completed a perfect 4-0 weekend at the 2026 UIS Springfield Clinic Classic, defeating Thomas More twice at the Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park.
UIS improved to 7-3 overall with a 5-3 comeback win in game one, followed by an 8-2 victory in the second game to close the weekend without a loss.
GAME ONE | W, 5-3
Following the 2026 UIS Springfield Clinic Classic softball tournament, an All‑Tournament Team has been selected to recognize the top student‑athletes from this weekend's competition.
The hosting Prairie Stars went a perfect 4-0 at the Classic, while both Missouri S&T and Indianapolis finished 2-0 against the field of in‑region opponents.
All-Tournament Team
Rosie Bartletti, P/UT, Illinois Springfield
Trista Grobe, P/UT, Missouri S&T
The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars return to action Saturday with a road matchup against the Indianapolis Greyhounds, marking the second meeting between the two teams this season. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET) in Indianapolis.
Illinois Springfield (15-8, 11-4 GLVC)
UIS enters the weekend positioned among the top teams in the GLVC standings, one of six 11-win teams closely trailing the 12-3 Rockhurst Hawks.