The UIS men's soccer team lost to UIndy by a score of 2-1 Wednesday night during Homecoming Week. The Prairie Stars generated five of their seven shots after halftime but were outshot 7-3 on goal.
The Prairie Stars kept UIndy off the board in the first half, with Kevin Kardel making three saves as the visitors generated repeated shots. Robin Lemke Bergseth put Illinois Springfield's early chance on frame in the third minute, but the half would end without a goal.
Illinois Springfield Women's Soccer defeated UIndy 2-1 Wednesday in a comeback win with goals by two defenders.
UIS spent much of the first half in UIndy's end, earning three corner kicks in the opening 12 minutes and getting saved shots from Mallory Herber and Kalli Drexler around Addi Wittenberg's shot off the crossbar. The pressure returned late when Aubrey Quigley and Maddie Festerling put shots on frame and the Prairie Stars added two more corners, but UIndy scored through Jaci Merchant at 44:47 to send UIS into halftime trailing 1-0.
A missed call from a Springfield area code caught Alyssa Hasler's attention. The message that followed was brief, but unmistakably upbeat. Moments later, she learned she would be inducted into the Illinois Springfield Athletics Hall of Fame.
"I was just honestly so happy and thrilled, but also feeling so shocked, blessed," Hasler said.
The UIS men's basketball team has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Prairie Stars return much of their core and welcome several newcomers as they prepare for the 2026-27 season under eighth-year head coach Matt Brock.
UIS will tip off its season with a home opener against Millikin on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The game will be part of a doubleheader at TRAC, following the women's opener against Purdue Northwest.
The UIS Women's Basketball program is gearing up for an exciting 2026-27 season. With 15 home games, the Prairie Stars are set to bring plenty of basketball action to their fans at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) in Springfield.
Illinois Springfield men's soccer will host Indianapolis Wednesday evening for its annual Homecoming match before traveling to Maryville for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff Saturday.
Wednesday's match is set for 6:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Stadium and follows the women's soccer Homecoming matchup against Indianapolis at 4 p.m., creating a Prairie Stars soccer doubleheader. The Homecoming game day will feature tailgates at both ends of Kiwanis Stadium, Homecoming T-shirt giveaways for UIS students and boom stick and mini pennant giveaways for all fans.
Illinois Springfield women's soccer will play a home-and-away week in Great Lakes Valley Conference play, beginning with a Homecoming matchup against Indianapolis at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kiwanis Stadium. The Prairie Stars will then travel to face Maryville at noon Saturday.
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team finished fourth of six teams at the Bradley Coyote Creek Classic on Monday, posting a three-round score of 890 at Coyote Creek Golf Club.
The Prairie Stars opened with a 301 on Sunday before improving to a 293 in the second round. UIS closed the tournament with a 296 on Monday to finish fourth at 890.
Jake Baldin led the Prairie Stars, tying for 10th individually with a 220. He opened with a 74, followed by a 76 in the second round before closing with a 70.
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team finished sixth of nine teams at the Coyote Creek Classic on Monday, carding a three-round total of 969 at Coyote Creek Golf Club.
The Prairie Stars opened the tournament with a 318 on Sunday before shooting a 324 in the second round. UIS closed the tournament with a 327 on Monday to finish sixth in a primarily Division I field.
Millie Roach led the Prairie Stars individually, finishing 14th with a 236 total. She opened with a 78, followed by a 77 in the second round and an 81 in the final round.
Homecoming Week is here on the Prairie, with the UIS Prairie Stars hosting several home events throughout the week, including women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball. Fans attending home games throughout the week can enjoy giveaways while cheering on the Prairie Stars. UIS teams will also compete on the road and across the region as the fall season continues.