The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team returns to TRAC on Tuesday night for its home opener, hosting NAIA opponent Judson at 7:00 p.m. The game serves as the culminating event of UIS Spirit Week, with fans encouraged to wear blue and gold as campus energy builds around the first home basketball game of the season. UIS enters the contest 1-1 after opening its year on the road.

Illinois Springfield (1-1)

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Tuesday, Nov. 18
5:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball at Purdue Northwest

Illinois Springfield fell 95-77 to Wisconsin-Parkside on Saturday evening. Despite a career night from Jordan Rice, the Prairie Stars were unable to overcome the Rangers' advantage at the free-throw line, where the home team finished 27-for-30.

Illinois Springfield closed its season on Saturday with a 3-0 road loss at Missouri S&T, falling 25-17, 25-22, 25-21. The Prairie Stars finished the year at 12-14 overall and 4-9 in the GLVC.

The match began with the Prairie Stars on the back foot as Missouri S&T took an early lead, opening with a 3-0 run. Illinois Springfield responded with Makenna Cox delivering a service ace followed by a kill, narrowing the gap to 3-2. Despite this effort, Missouri S&T maintained their advantage, capitalizing on errors to extend their lead.

Illinois Springfield dropped a three-set match at Maryville on Friday evening, falling 25-13, 25-22, 25-20 at Moloney Arena in St. Louis. The Prairie Stars (12-13, 4-8 GLVC) totaled five service aces and had two players finish with double-digit kills.

Maryville used a late first-set surge to pull away after UIS kept things tight early behind swings from Madison Siefken and Makenna Cox. The Saints took advantage of a handful of UIS miscues to close out the opening set.