The UIS women's golf team opened its spring season this week at the Emerald Coast Collegiate, completing three rounds of competition over three days.
As a team, the Prairie Stars finished 17th with a three-round total of 986. UIS opened the tournament with a 328, improved to a 323 in the second round, and closed with a 335 on the final day. Among Great Lakes Valley Conference teams in the field, Missouri–St. Louis finished 12th with a score of 905, while Drury placed 16th at 949.
The UIS men's golf team is set to open its spring season this week at the Las Vegas Warrior Invitational, hosted by Winona State. The two-day event will be played Wednesday and Thursday at The Legacy Golf Club, a par-72 course located just outside Las Vegas.
UIS will send six golfers to the tournament: Sacha Lamraski, Julien Babineau, Jake Baldin, Vilgot Arleback, and Daniel Edwards make up the five-player lineup. Charles Prins will also compete as an individual in the event.
Illinois Springfield softball (16-6) faced Ohio Dominican (6-8) in a doubleheader at Panther Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, securing a 5-2 victory in the first game followed by a commanding 4-0 win in the second
GAME ONE | W, 5-2
The UIS men's tennis team (5-5) had its two-match win streak snapped with a 5-2 loss to #48 Purdue Northwest (6-3) on Friday at the Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center. It was the second win for the Pride over the Stars as the two teams met in October in Hammond with Purdue Northwest winning that contest, 4-3.
In doubles action, UIS won on court three when Lukas Pieringer and Antonio Ayerbe Streubel picked up a 6-2 win. Purdue Northwest won at #1 and #2 doubles to take the doubles point.
The UIS women's tennis team (3-7) dropped a narrow 4-3 decision to Purdue Northwest (4-6) on Friday at the Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center.
The Stars won the doubles point by taking the contests at #1 and #3 doubles. Sophomore Ema Norma Bordean and junior Niamh Grogan were successful at #1 doubles, 6-2. Freshman Jane Carter and graduate student Cristina Mendoza Romero captured the win at #3 doubles, 6-2. The doubles team of freshmen Maria Garcia Gama and Alisha Deogaonkar dropped a 7-5 contest at #2 doubles.
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 women's golf team completed its second of three rounds at the Emerald Coast Collegiate on Monday at Sandestin Baytowne in Destin, Fla., sitting 17th in the team standings with a score of 651 (328-323) heading into Tuesday's final round.
Elaine Grant continues to lead the Prairie Stars and is tied for fifth individually after rounds of 70 and 73 for a two-round total of 143 (+1). Grant followed her opening-round 70 with another strong performance Monday, carding a 73 to remain among the tournament's top competitors.
UIS softball heads to Columbus, Ohio, for spring break action against the Ohio Dominican Panthers. UIS hosted the Panthers at the UIS Softball Capital City McDonald's Classic back in mid-February, where the teams split a set of games. This regional matchup is one both teams would like to come out on top of.
Due to a minor schedule adjustment, the teams will now play a doubleheader beginning at 11:00 a.m. CT (12:00 p.m. ET).
Illinois Springfield (14-6)
The UIS Prairie Stars women's basketball team capped off an impressive 2025-26 season with a balanced 14-14 record and clear momentum under second-year head coach Olivia Birt. The Prairie Stars improved by nine wins over the previous season and remained in the hunt for postseason play until the final days of the regular season.
Postseason Push
Spring is in full swing, and the Prairie Stars are on the road for much of the week, with the exception of Sunday, when softball returns to the UIS Softball Field for the first home games of the season. Stay tuned for updates and results throughout the week, or sign up for email updates for your favorite teams.
Monday
All Day – Women's Golf at the Emerald Coast Classic