Matt Padilla running an outdoor track race


The UIS men's track & field team concluded its 2026 season in May, focusing heavily on their traditional strength in distance events. Throughout the indoor and outdoor seasons, UIS relied on standout performances from athletes like Matt Padilla and Isaac Cortes. The team's standout athletes excelled on some of the season's biggest stages, including the Bryan Clay Invitational and the GLVC Championships.
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Elaine Grant in gold UIS polo and blue UIS hat golfing


UIS senior golfer Elaine Grant has been named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) East All-Region Team, the organization announced Wednesday. The honor is the first All-Region selection of her career.

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Three UIS baseball student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team. Tommy Atkinson, Corey Boyette, and Jesse Contreras earned the honor, while Atkinson and Boyette advanced to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.

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The College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Teams featured six student-athletes from the UIS tennis program, with three representatives each from the men's and women's teams.

For the women's team, Cristina Mendoza Romero, Ema Norma Bordean, and Niamh Grogan earned recognition. Representing the men's team were Pablo Herrera, Lukas Pieringer, and Lin En Tan.
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Julien Babineau golfing in gray and blue UIS gear


The UIS Men's Golf team concluded its 2025-26 season with an overall record of 45-48-1 against Division II opponents. Under the guidance of new head coach Josh Edison, the Prairie Stars demonstrated remarkable resilience and progress.
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