UIS softball and tennis compete at home this week! It's a packed schedule of winter and spring sports, including many competitions on the road, so be sure to follow along on social media or sign up for email updates for your favorite sports.

Tuesday, Feb. 10
5:30 p.m. – Women's Basketball at Missouri S&T

The  Illinois Springfield softball team competed in the Chattanooga Invitational on Saturday, facing Cedarville and Shorter. The Prairie Stars opened the day with a 4-0 victory over Cedarville before falling 5-4 to Shorter in the afternoon to close out a 2-2 weekend at the tournament.

GAME THREE | W, 4-0

The Illinois Springfield baseball team (3-0) secured a narrow 7-6 victory over Savannah St. (1-1) on Saturday, capitalizing on a three-run ninth inning to clinch the win. Both teams recorded nine hits, but Ill.-Springfield's late surge proved decisive. This victory completed the series sweep, marking a 3-0 start to the season for the Prairie Stars.

Illinois Springfield men's basketball (15-7, 11-3 GLVC) fell to McKendree (18-4, 11-3 GLVC) 77-69 on Saturday night at the Harry M. Statham Sports Center. Despite matching McKendree with 42 points in the second half, Ill. Springfield could not overcome the eight-point deficit from the first half. 

Illinois Springfield women's basketball (9-13, 6-8 GLVC) fell to McKendree (12-8, 9-5 GLVC), 83-70, despite forcing 20 turnovers and recording 11 steals. McKendree capitalized on its advantage in the paint, scoring 54 points and securing a 37-19 rebounding edge.

The UIS men's tennis team earned a 4-3 road victory at Thomas More on Friday evening. The Prairie Stars missed the doubles point but rallied in singles to capture the overall match.

Thomas More claimed the doubles point, winning No. 1 7-6 (Pablo Herrera/Lin En Tan) and No. 3 6-4 (Antonio Streubel/Lukas Pieringer). UIS' Luke Pennington and Miran Todorovic earned a 7-5 win in the No. 2 spot.

The UIS women's tennis team played on the road at Thomas More on Friday afternoon and came away with a 4-3 win. Solid doubles play helped to lift the Prairie Stars in the match.

Ema Norma Bordean and Niamh Grogan won 6-2 at the No. 1 doubles spot, while Jane Carter and Cristina Mendoza Romero added a 6-4 victory at No. 3. The freshman No. 2 duo of Maria Garcia Gama and Alisha Deogaonkar fell 6-2.

The Illinois Springfield softball team opened the Chattanooga Invitational with a pair of hard-fought games on Friday, finishing 1-1 on the day. The Prairie Stars secured a 5-1 victory over Union in the opener before falling 7-6 in eight innings to Palm Beach Atlantic. 

GAME ONE | W, 5-1
UIS earned a 5-1 victory over Union (TN) at Warner Field, powered by three home runs and a strong defensive effort. The Prairie Stars finished with 14 hits while holding Union to five.

The UIS baseball team (2-0) made a statement start to the season with a decisive 15-3 victory over Savannah State (1-4) on Friday, followed by a 10-5 win in the second game of the series. Playing in cool, sunny conditions with gusty winds, the Prairie Stars capitalized on Savannah State's pitching struggles in both contests, drawing a total of 24 walks while showcasing their offensive depth.