Illinois Springfield men's golf returns to competition Monday and Tuesday at the UIndy Fall Invitational at Broadmoor Country Club in Indianapolis, Ind. The tournament marks the second event of the fall season for the Prairie Stars.
The two-day tournament features a large field, including several regional opponents. The field will play three rounds over the two days, with 36 holes scheduled for Monday followed by the final 18 holes on Tuesday.
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team returns to action Monday and Tuesday at the Kansas City Cup, hosted by GLVC opponent William Jewell at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, Mo.
The two-day tournament features eight teams, all GLVC programs. UIS will compete alongside host William Jewell, Lincoln, Quincy, Maryville, Drury, Truman State and Rockhurst.
UIS will be represented by Gracie Russell, Valentina Torrealba, Mackenzie Reeves, Brooke Hartman and Millie Roach, with Alyssa Moncada competing as an individual.
Illinois Springfield men's soccer fell to Missouri S&T by a score of 4-2 on Saturday night. The Prairie Stars scored twice in the first half but were held scoreless after halftime. The Miners are currently receiving votes, but have been ranked as high as 13th in NCAA DII this fall.
Illinois Springfield women's soccer played Missouri S&T to a 1-1 tie Saturday. The Prairie Stars scored in the first half and Missouri S&T scored in the second, and both teams finished with four shots on goal.
UIS opened the scoring at 15:14 when Sophia Davila took off on a 30-yard run before sending a cross to Rachel Riney, who finished the chance for her second goal of the season. Gigi Yurevich made saves in the 24th and 36th minutes, and the Prairie Stars carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime.
Illinois Springfield fell to Lewis 3-1 on Saturday. The Prairie Stars claimed the opening set 25-22 before the Flyers responded by winning the next three, 25-18, 25-16 and 25-19.
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team returns to the road Saturday, facing Missouri S&T at 7:30 p.m. in Rolla, Missouri. The match was originally scheduled for 2:30 p.m. but was moved to 7:30 p.m. due to the heat.
Illinois Springfield enters the match with a 0-5-1 overall record and a 0-2-1 mark in GLVC play. The Prairie Stars are looking to get into the win column in conference play after a close 1-0 loss to Truman State at home earlier this week.
The UIS women's soccer team returns to the road Saturday, taking on Missouri S&T at 5 p.m. in Rolla, Mo. The match was originally scheduled for noon but was moved to 5 p.m. due to the heat.
Illinois Springfield enters the match with a 3-3 overall record and a 1-2 mark in GLVC play. The Prairie Stars are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Truman State on Wednesday.
UIS volleyball opened GLVC play with a five-set battle against No. 24 UIndy on Friday, falling 3-2 by set scores of 20-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-21, 7-15. UIS fought back from deficits in both the third and fourth sets, including a 13-9 hole in the fourth before taking a 15-13 lead, but UIndy held on in the decisive fifth set.
UIS women's cross country placed fifth at the Redbird Invite at Illinois State on Friday, competing in a five-team field made up entirely of Division I opponents.
UIS finished with 133 points, with host Illinois State winning the team title with 23 points, followed by Iowa (45), Northern Illinois (64) and Eastern Illinois (116).
UIS men's cross country finished third at the Redbird Invite on Friday morning, defeating Eastern Illinois in a four-team field featuring three NCAA Division I opponents.
UIS scored 84 team points, finishing ahead of Eastern Illinois (108) while competing against host Illinois State (19) and Iowa (46).
Owen Whelan led UIS, placing 13th overall with a time of 25:24. Matt Padilla followed in 17th at 25:46.