The UIS men's basketball team returns home on Tuesday for a 5:00 p.m. matchup against Cedarville, part of UIS's first home doubleheader of the season. The Prairie Stars follow the women's game against St. Francis (IL), which tips off at 3:00 p.m. UIS enters the contest at 3-1 after an impressive week that included a 107–78 win over Williams Baptist, with transfer guard Isaiah Davis averaging 25.5 points per game across the two victories.
The UIS women's basketball team returns to TRAC for a Tuesday afternoon matchup against St. Francis (IL), with tip-off set for 3:00 p.m. The game opens the first home doubleheader of the year, followed by a 5:00 p.m. men's matchup against Cedarville.
Illinois Springfield (1-3)
The UIS Athletic Department is celebrating 15 years of NCAA Division II membership during the 2025-26 academic year, highlighting the growth, achievements, and standout individuals who have shaped the Prairie Stars' DII era.
UIS Basketball is Back at TRAC
The balls are bouncing in The Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC) as the Prairie Stars have tipped off another exciting basketball season! You share a campus with a championship-level program — and now is your chance to enjoy the games, the atmosphere, and the perks that come with it. We have home games tomorrow (women at 3 p.m. against St. Francis; men at 5 p.m.
This week features home basketball, a fun community event on campus, and GLVC-opening action in men's and women's basketball. Fans can catch Prairie Stars basketball both at TRAC and on the road.
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Tuesday, Nov. 25
3:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. St. Francis (HOME)
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (1-3) fell 73-64 to No. 24 Ferris State (5-1) on Saturday at TRAC, despite forcing 22 turnovers and recording 15 steals.
Illinois Springfield's Madelyn Miller-Ross closed out a remarkable cross country season on Saturday, racing in the NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country Championship for the first time in her career. The senior placed 84th overall with a time of 21:40 in the 6K.
Miller-Ross capped her senior campaign with another strong showing on the national stage. Her appearance at nationals followed a dominant postseason in which she was crowned the GLVC Women's Cross Country Individual Champion and named the league's Runner of the Year.
UIS men's basketball (3-1) secured a decisive 107-78 victory over Williams Baptist (4-1) on Friday night at TRAC, recording the team's highest regulation-time scoring output since December 2019. In a fast-paced, high-possession game the Prairie Stars knocked down 13 three-pointers and handed out 23 assists to fuel their offensive rhythm.
The UIS women's basketball team returns home to TRAC at 1:00 p.m. Saturday to face nationally-ranked Ferris State, one of the top programs in the Midwest region. The Prairie Stars are coming off an 85-75 road win at Purdue Northwest, in which five players scored in double figures and every player contributed.
Illinois Springfield (1-2)
The GLVC has announced its All-Conference honorees for the 2025 volleyball season, with two Prairie Stars represented on the Second Team. Outside hitter Makenna Cox and setter Erica Sledge both collect the second All-GLVC honors of their careers.