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.
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.
Illinois Springfield senior pitcher Rosie Bartletti was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Monday, after a dominant performance in UIS' season-opening win at Roosevelt.
Bartletti tossed a complete-game shutout, leading the Prairie Stars to a 3-0 victory on Friday afternoon. She limited the Lakers to just three hits across seven innings, striking out five and allowing no runs while improving to 1-0 on the season.
Buckle up — it's another fast-paced week for the Prairie Stars, with springs sport in action across the Midwest and beyond.
Women's and men's basketball both head to the St. Louis area for GLVC matchups at Maryville and McKendree, while tennis travels to Kentucky for matches at Thomas More. Softball opens tournament play in Tennessee, and baseball begins the 2026 season on the road in Georgia.
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The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to Findlay on Sunday, with Luke Pennington picking up a victory in No. 5 singles.
UIS fell at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, but the No. 3 pairing of Lukas Pieringer and Antonio Ayerbe Streubel earned a 6-3 win.