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.
It's finals week at UIS, and basketball resumes Sunday at home! The rest of the winter break is packed with hoops — including several home games at TRAC. Spring schedules are coming soon, so don't forget to sign up for emails about UIS Athletics. You can select specific sports or choose the "General" department option to stay in the loop.
Sunday, Dec. 14
2:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. Roosevelt (HOME)
UIS men's basketball (7-2, 4-0 GLVC) defeated Maryville (1-6, 0-2 GLVC) 81-68 on Saturday at TRAC. The Prairie Stars capitalized on free throws, making 23 of 30 attempts, while Maryville struggled with turnovers, committing 14.
Illinois Springfield opened the first half with a strong start, highlighted by Isaiah Davis sinking back-to-back three-pointers within the first two minutes. The team capitalized on turnovers, with Britton Dutton and Jordan Rice combining for multiple steals and assists, fueling a 6-point lead early on.
UIS women's basketball fell to Maryville, 74-56, on Saturday afternoon at TRAC. The Saints scored 42 of their points in the paint and backed it up with a strong defensive performance, while the Prairie Stars struggled to convert from deep.
UIS track & field runner Madelyn Miller-Ross competed in the fast heat of the women's 5,000 meters at the GVSU Holiday Open on Friday evening in Allendale, Mich., lining up against a strong Midwest field that included Hillsdale's Allison Kuzma and several Grand Valley State runners on their home track.
The UIS athletic department has announced the expansion of its track and field program by initiating a search for a full-time assistant coach for focus on sprints and jumps. The track program, which was added to the athletics portfolio in 2010, has focused on distance runners almost exclusively up to this point.
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (6-2, 3-0 GLVC) secured a narrow 63-58 victory over McKendree (5-2, 1-1 GLVC) on Thursday night at TRAC. The Prairie Stars knocked down 13 three-pointers and led for more than 26 minutes in the tightly contested conference matchup.
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (3-5, 1-2 GLVC) narrowly fell to McKendree (4-2, 2-1 GLVC), 68-66, at TRAC on Thursday night. The Prairie Stars trailed 56-48 entering the fourth quarter and mounted a late comeback effort that came up just short.
McKendree jumped out to a 10-2 lead to start the game, but UIS responded out of the first timeout with increased pressure. Allysia McDaniel and Kayla Rice helped spark the rally, as McDaniel finished a layup and Rice added points at the free throw line while creating opportunities for teammates.
Madelyn Miller-Ross of the Illinois Springfield women's indoor track & field team will kick off the Prairie Stars' indoor season Friday evening at Grand Valley State's GVSU Holiday Open. She is slated to compete in an evening heat of the women's 5,000 meters, set for 6:33 p.m. ET.
After missing the 2024-25 season, Jordan Rice started his comeback campaign with a 21.0 point-per-game average through the first six games in 2025-26, earning November Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month honors. The graduate guard has set the pace as the GLVC's leading scorer in the opening month.