Powered by 19 points each from Alex Stell and Isaiah Davis, the UIS men's basketball team earned an 86-76 road win at Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday. The result was the first for UIS over the Tritons since 2022 and the first in St. Louis since 2018. The victory also marked Head Coach Matt Brock's first win at UMSL.
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team fell to Missouri-St. Louis, 69-46, in the first game of the GLVC slate.
The game commenced with a back-and-forth first quarter, as the Prairie Stars and Tritons traded baskets early on. Allison Wheeler drained a three-pointer early on, assisted by Molly Knight, to narrow the deficit after UMSL opened with early scoring. Kayla Rice contributed significantly, scoring on a jumper from the paint at 7:30, and later facilitated with a steal and an assist to Allysia McDaniel's layup at 3:49.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team goes on the road to face Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., opening the GLVC portion of its schedule.
Illinois Springfield (3-2)
On Tuesday night, UIS men's basketball fell 65-62 to Cedarville, slipping in the tense final moments of a back-and-forth matchup between two strong Midwestern programs. The Prairie Stars held a 33-29 lead at halftime, but the game stayed tight throughout, and a 36-point second half helped Cedarville edge ahead for the win.
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team heads south to face Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., opening its conference schedule in the GLVC.
Illinois Springfield (2-3, 0-0 GLVC)
Claire Eaton, a former Cross Country and Track & Field athlete for the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), is now a successful Project Manager at McKinstry, a national construction and energy services company.
Eaton's journey from student-athlete to professional underscores the profound impact her athletic experiences had on her career. As a student-athlete at UIS, Eaton learned to balance academics and athletics, which helped her develop essential organizational and time management skills.
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.
Illinois Springfield men's basketball fell to Cedarville, 65-62, in a closely contested matchup on Tuesday night at TRAC.
Jordan Rice set the tone early for UIS with two made free throws, followed by a three-pointer, helping establish an 11-4 lead after a Tye Banks triple at 16:15. Cedarville responded, tying the game at 19-19 on a three from Jordan Jonathan.
Illinois Springfield women's basketball defeated St. Francis (IL), 76-56, behind a strong defensive effort that forced 26 turnovers and turned them into 27 points. The win marked the Prairie Stars' first home victory of the season.
The Basketballs Are Bouncing
College basketball is officially back on the UIS campus! Both the men's and women's teams have already taken the floor for several non-conference matchups as they gear up for the rugged Great Lakes Valley Conference schedule ahead.
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.