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.
Former Illinois Springfield right-handed pitcher Esteban Hernandez has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves, the organization announced this week.
Hernandez was signed as a free agent on Feb. 3, 2026, and was assigned to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Braves on Feb. 4.
A former Sangamon State men's soccer standout, Mark Moser, will be honored by the St. Louis Ambush with a special jersey retirement ceremony and alumni game on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Moser was a key member of the historic 1986 Sangamon State men's soccer team, which is enshrined in the University of Illinois Springfield Hall of Fame after capturing the NAIA National Championship and earning a second-place finish at the World Collegiate Cup.
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (15-6, 11-2 GLVC) secured an 85-71 victory over Maryville (2-20, 0-14 GLVC) on Thursday night at Moloney Arena. The Prairie Stars' offense was supported by their 12 three-pointers and 23 assists.