Illinois Springfield men's basketball fell to Kentucky Wesleyan, 87-81, in a closely contested matchup Wednesday night at Owensboro Sportscenter. The Prairie Stars forced 10 turnovers and converted them into 11 points but were unable to close the gap late.
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team returns from a road trip to Wisconsin for a day game at TRAC on Thursday at 11:30 a.m., celebrating Education Day with students and teachers in attendance.
Illinois Springfield (4-7, 1-3 GLVC)
The Prairie Stars fell 81-72 at Wisconsin-Parkside on Tuesday, rallying from a double-digit deficit and cutting the lead to two points late in the game. Kayla Rice and Libby Blythe led UIS with career-best scoring outputs of 29 and 19 points, respectively.
The Illinois Springfield baseball program has announced its 2026 schedule as the Prairie Stars prepare for their first full season under head coach Chris Rodriguez, who was officially appointed to lead the program at the end of May 2025 after previously serving as an assistant coach.
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 will feature one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments, and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.
The UIS women's soccer team, led by head coach Scott Myers and assistant coach Hailey Parungao, welcomed nine high school seniors in the class of 2026 into the program on National Signing Day. Joining the Prairie Stars are Macey Young, Alaina Stock, Raelyn Brammer, Elyse Severson, Aubrey Quigley, Brooklyn Termine, Bridget Lyons, Aubry Thomas and McKenzie Coleman.
Coach Myers shared his perspective on the 2026 signing class, offering insight into each student-athlete and how they fit into the future of the UIS women's soccer program.
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (4-7, 1-3 GLVC) fell at Wisconsin-Parkside (5-5, 0-2 GLIAC), 81-72, after climbing out of a deep first-quarter deficit and repeatedly cutting the margin down the stretch. UIS forced 19 turnovers and scored 16 points off those opportunities but could not fully erase Parkside's control.
The Illinois Springfield softball program has officially announced its 2026 spring schedule, featuring early-season games in Springfield at Scheels Sports Park and a full slate of Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play at the UIS Softball Complex.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team returns to action Wednesday evening in Owensboro, Kentucky, with a non-conference matchup against Kentucky Wesleyan. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT and opens a three-game stretch of December non-conference play for the Prairie Stars.
Illinois Springfield (7-2, 4-0 GLVC)
UIS enters the contest riding a four-game winning streak to open Great Lakes Valley Conference play. Key league victories include an 86-76 road win at Missouri-St. Louis and a 63-58 home victory over McKendree.
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 will feature one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team hits the road on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup at Wisconsin-Parkside. Tipoff is set for 5:00 p.m.
Illinois Springfield (4-6, 1-3 GLVC)
UIS enters the Parkside game coming off an 87-76 home victory over Roosevelt on Sunday at TRAC. The Prairie Stars built a commanding early lead with a 25-9 first quarter and carried a 51-31 advantage into halftime.