The Illinois Springfield softball team will be at home this weekend, hosting the Rockhurst Hawks on Saturday and the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Sunday. Both matchups are noon doubleheaders at the UIS Softball Field.
Illinois Springfield (19-7, 3-1 GLVC)
The Illinois Springfield baseball team will host Drury this weekend for an important four-game GLVC series, Friday through Sunday. The matchup pits two of the top teams in the region—UIS is ranked No. 3 and Drury No. 5 in the latest NCBWA Midwest Region poll.
Illinois Springfield (15-6, 4-0 GLVC)
The UIS Baseball program is off to a strong 2026 start, holding steady at No. 25 in the NCBWA National Poll for the third consecutive week. The Prairie Stars have compiled a 15-6 overall record and are undefeated in conference play at 4-0 through one weekend, showing consistency on both sides of the ball. UIS is also receiving votes in the ABCA poll.
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 Prairie Stars' Division II era. Each week, UIS features one team and one student-athlete, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments, and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.
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 Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars wrapped up the Findlay Spring Invite at Boone's Trace National Golf Club with a solid team effort, finishing 9th out of 15 teams in a competitive field. Round three was ultimately canceled due to weather, so all team scoring concluded after the second round, while individual players like Erin Ahmadfadzir finished their third round on Monday.
Sophomore pitcher Calista Stahlhut has been named the UIS Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month for February 2026 after a dominant stretch in the circle for the Prairie Stars.
Stahlhut went 5-0 across 7 appearances in February, pitching 37.1 innings with a 0.72 ERA while allowing just three earned runs on 20 hits. She struck out 36 batters and issued only 12 walks, recording four complete games during the stretch.
Home baseball and softball all weekend highlight the new week!
Monday, March 16
All Day – Women's Golf at Findlay Spring Invite
The Prairie Stars wrap up the invitational in Richmond, Ky. UIS started off 11th of 15 teams through two rounds on Sunday, with Elaine Grant tied for 15th.
Friday, March 20
2:00 p.m. – Baseball vs. Drury (HOME)
The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars sit 11th out of 15 teams through part of the second round at the Findlay Spring Invite, hosted at Boone's Trace National Golf Club. The team completed round two, though some other squads had yet to finish as play was paused due to darkness.
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team returns to action Sunday and Monday at the Findlay Spring Invite at Boone's Trace National Golf Club in Richmond, Ky. The tournament features 14 teams, including several GLVC programs and top-ranked opponents, and will be contested over three rounds across the two days.
The Prairie Stars will meet conference rivals Maryville, Lewis, and No. 32 UMSL, while host Findlay enters the event ranked No. 4 nationally. Grand Valley State is also in the field, ranked No. 10.