Ella Brinkley, the senior third baseman for the UIS softball team, has earned a spot on the 2025 NFCA Division II Player of the Year watchlist. A total of 116 student-athletes from across the country were revealed as part of the list, announced on Thursday.
The UIS men's track and field team will begin its outdoor season at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis on Thursday and Friday before traveling to Decatur, Ill., for Millikin's Big Blue Alumni Invite on Saturday.
The UIS women's track and field team will begin its outdoor season at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis on Thursday evening and Friday, followed by Millikin's Big Blue Alumni Invite in Decatur, Ill., on Saturday.
UIS women's basketball sophomore Kayla Rice has been named to the 2024 Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). This prestigious distinction recognizes student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.
To qualify for this honor, student-athletes must be at least sophomores in both athletic and academic standing, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50, and either compete in 90 percent of their team's games or start in 66 percent.
UIS men's basketball seniors Max Kunnert and Isaiah Esker have been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The award recognizes student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.
Academic All-District honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. Kunnert, who was selected as a finalist, will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. Academic All-America honorees will be announced on April 15.
UIS senior Carly Michels has been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Volleyball Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.
To qualify for this prestigious honor, nominees must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale and meet strict participation requirements, including playing in 90 percent of their institution's games or starting in 66 percent.
The UIS baseball team secured a decisive victory over the Maryville Saints on Tuesday by a score of 13-6. With the win, UIS improves to 12-10 overall.
The UIS baseball team will head to St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday for a 2:00 p.m. matchup against the Maryville Saints. This midweek game is the first of two meetings between the teams this season, with the return game scheduled for April 1 in Springfield. Both games are non-conference contests.
Illinois Springfield (11-10, 6-5 GLVC)
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Tuesday, March 25
2:00 p.m. - Baseball at Maryville
UIS Softball split a home doubleheader against Drury on Sunday, earning a 6-5 win in the opener before falling 11-4 in the second game. With the split, the Prairie Stars move to 19-12 overall, 7-5 in GLVC play, and an 11-2 record at home.