The UIS women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought GLVC road contest, falling 71-70 to Quincy on Thursday night at Pepsi Arena.
UIS (5-9, 2-4 GLVC) forced 28 turnovers and recorded 17 steals, but Quincy (6-7, 3-3 GLVC) held an advantage in the paint and withstood a late Prairie Stars rally to secure the win.
The 2026 UIS tennis season is quickly approaching as the Prairie Stars prepare for their first spring under first-year head coach Henrique Leal. Both the men's and women's teams will open competition in January and follow largely parallel schedules throughout the season, often competing on the same dates and times. While most matches align for both programs, a handful of exhibitions and non-conference contests vary by team.
The Illinois Springfield baseball and softball programs are excited to announce that Jason Simontacchi, former Major League pitcher and professional coach, will serve as the guest speaker at the 2026 UIS First Pitch Event on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The UIS men's basketball team, unbeaten in GLVC play, heads out for a two-game road swing this week beginning with a BOS Rivalry Cup matchup at Quincy on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. UIS will then travel to Kirksville, Mo., to face Truman State on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday's contest marks the lone regular-season meeting between UIS and Quincy, making it the Prairie Stars' only opportunity this season to reclaim the BOS Cup, the rivalry trophy supported by Bank of Springfield.
The UIS women's basketball team heads out on a two-game road trip this week, beginning with a BOS Rivalry Cup showdown at Quincy on Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. in Quincy, Ill. The Prairie Stars will then travel to Kirksville, Mo., for a Saturday afternoon matchup at Truman State, tipping off at 1:00 p.m.
Illinois Springfield (5-8, 2-3 GLVC)
Kayla Rice has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month for December 2025 after a standout six-game stretch that showcased her ability to score efficiently while creating havoc on the defensive end.
Rice averaged 19.2 points per game, scoring in double figures in all six December contests. She added 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and an impressive 3.5 steals per game, consistently impacting both ends of the floor.
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-athletes who have shaped the program's Division II era. Each week, UIS features one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments, and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.
The University of Illinois Springfield Athletics Department is proud to announce a record-high department GPA of 3.63 for the Fall 2025 semester — the highest in program history. This marks the fourth straight semester the department has posted a GPA above 3.50, continuing a streak of academic excellence. UIS has now achieved a record-setting semester in at least one of the two semesters each year for the past three years, demonstrating consistent academic performance across all programs.
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-athletes who have shaped the program's Division II era. Each week, UIS features one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments, and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.
The UIS basketball teams, coming off Friday night's sweep of UIndy, enter a full week of GLVC competition on the road. Follow along on uisprairiestars.com or on UIS Athletics social media.
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Thursday, Jan. 8