It's another action-packed week for Prairie Stars athletics! Men's golf and tennis hit the road early in the week, while home soccer promises exciting matchups this weekend. Volleyball takes to the road for GLVC play, and fall baseball and softball action comes to the Prairie. Women's tennis heads to the ITA Regional later in the week. Stay connected for live updates and results, or sign up for email alerts to follow your favorite teams.

Monday, Sept. 29

The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team will continue competing at the ITA Regional in Allendale, Mich. on Monday, after action over Saturday and Sunday. Several Prairie Stars advanced through early rounds in both singles and doubles, setting up key finals and semifinals.

Singles

The Illinois Springfield men's golf team will return to action Monday and Tuesday at the Midwest Collegiate, hosted at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Ind. The Prairie Stars will send a five-player lineup into the event, featuring Sacha Lamraski, Jake Baldin, Julien Babineau, Peyton Woods, and Vilgot Arleback.

The UIS men's soccer team came up short on the road Sunday, dropping a 2-1 match at Southwest Baptist. The loss moves the Prairie Stars to 2-5-1 overall and 1-4-0 in GLVC play.

The Bearcats struck first in the 41st minute when Hugo Lopes scored off an assist from Piotr Rapczynski. UIS responded after halftime, with Robin Lemke Bergseth netting the equalizer in the 60th minute for his third goal of the season. Andrew Synoradzki had the assist.

The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision on the road Sunday at Southwest Baptist. With the loss, UIS sits at 1-4-3 overall and 0-3-2 in the GLVC. 

The Bearcats found the back of the net in the 23rd minute when Tamerra Gantt scored off an assist from Annabelle Schuler. That proved to be the difference as the Prairie Stars were unable to convert despite holding a 12-3 edge in total shots and a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. 

The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team saw a busy day of singles and doubles action at the ITA Regional on Saturday. Several Prairie Stars advanced in their respective flights, while others faced tough early-round challenges.

Flight A Singles:
Pablo Herrera fell in a tight round-of-64 match against Northwood's Sergio Lopez Guillen, 3-6, 6-4, [4-10]. Herrera rebounded in the consolation round of 32, defeating Walsh's Nicolas Strohle 6-0, earning a bye into the round of 16. He will face an athlete from Maryville on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.