Three UIS baseball players earned All-Region recognition this week, collecting honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) following standout 2026 seasons.

In Game 4 of the Midwest Regional on Friday, UIS baseball (36-18) earned a decisive 11-1 victory over Missouri-St. Louis (34-21) behind a dominant outing from starting pitcher Ben Benoit. The Prairie Stars totaled 15 hits — including four doubles and a home run — and led from start to finish.

UIS senior golfer Elaine Grant competed at the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship Tuesday through Thursday, tying for 19th, which marks the best-ever finish for a UIS golfer at nationals.

The Illinois Springfield baseball team (35-18) secured a 10-8 victory over Indianapolis (33-22) in 10 innings on Thursday to open the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional at UIS Baseball Field. A late-game surge featuring two home runs lifted the Prairie Stars to the dramatic postseason win.

For eight innings, the Prairie Stars appeared firmly in control.

UIS baseball opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday as the Prairie Stars host Midwest Regional action for the first time since 2023, taking on familiar GLVC foe UIndy Greyhounds baseball in game one of the regional at 11:00 a.m.

Senior distance runner Madelyn Miller-Ross will compete in the 5,000-meters at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, selections were announced Tuesday by the NCAA.

The championship meet will take place Thursday, May 21 through Saturday, May 23 at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan.