The UIS softball team (19-9, 3-3 GLVC) dropped both games of a Saturday doubleheader to Rockhurst University, falling 5-4 in a back-and-forth opener before being shut out 2-0 in game two. The Prairie Stars showed flashes offensively in the first game but were undone by late runs, while the nightcap saw UIS held in check after Rockhurst struck early.

GAME ONE | L, 5-4

Illinois-Springfield baseball (15-7, 4-1) fell to Drury (13-9, 4-1) in a high-scoring affair on Friday, 17-12. Despite two home runs from Kaden Griffitts and 12 total walks, the Prairie Stars could not overcome the Drury Panthers in the extra inning game.

Drury set the tone early, using a double and a home run to build a 4-0 lead in the first. The Prairie Stars answered with an unearned run in the bottom half to make it 4-1.

The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team returns to action on Friday, traveling to Normal for an 11:00 a.m. exhibition match against Illinois State.

Illinois Springfield
UIS comes out of its midseason break having won two of its last three matches. The Prairie Stars opened that stretch with a 6-1 road win over Evangel, followed by another 6-1 victory at home against Roosevelt. Most recently, UIS dropped a 5-2 decision to Purdue Northwest.

The University of Illinois Springfield has announced the 2026 class of its Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program, honoring outstanding alumni under the age of 40 or within five years of graduation. Established by the Young Alumni Committee, the program celebrates individuals who demonstrate innovation, creativity, and early career success.