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.
The Illinois Springfield baseball team (19-7, 8-1) secured a series-opening 3-2 victory over Quincy (19-10, 8-4) on Friday at the UIS Baseball Field.
After a clean top of the first from Ben Benoit, Tommy Atkinson led off for the Prairie Stars with a solo home run in the bottom of the inning for an early 1-0 advantage.
After a clean top of the first from Ben Benoit, Tommy Atkinson led off for the Prairie Stars with a solo home run in the bottom of the inning for an early 1-0 advantage.
The Prairie Stars head to Missouri this weekend for a pair of GLVC road doubleheaders, facing Drury on Saturday at noon in Springfield before traveling to Rolla for a Sunday noon doubleheader against Missouri S&T.
A few weeks into conference play, the GLVC standings remain tightly packed. Illinois Springfield enters the weekend sixth in the conference standings at 5-3, with Missouri S&T just ahead at 4-2 and Drury sitting at 4-4.
Illinois Springfield (21-9, 5-3 GLVC)
In recognition of National Athletic Training Month, UIS Athletics is proud to spotlight Assistant Athletic Trainer Abigail Kain and the vital role she plays in supporting Prairie Star student-athletes.
As the athletic trainer volleyball, women's basketball, and cross country/track and field at the University of Illinois Springfield, Kain works at the intersection of competition and care.
4/4 10:00 AM UIS Women's Tennis at Missouri Baptist
UIS Women's Tennis at Missouri Baptist