The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team opened its week at home Monday with a thrilling 61-60 win over William Jewell. The Prairie Stars will remain at the TRAC for two more conference games this week, facing McKendree Thursday at 7:30 PM for Hy-Vee Youth Sports Day and Maryville Saturday at 3:00 PM for a Blue Out.
The UIS women's basketball team opened the week with an impressive 75-49 win against William Jewell on Monday night and now turns its attention to two challenging GLVC matchups: a Youth Sports Day game versus McKendree on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and the Blue Out against Maryville on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the TRAC.
Illinois Springfield (3-4, 1-1 GLVC)
The University of Illinois Springfield is expanding its athletics program by adding women's flag football as the school's 18th varsity sport. UIS is the second NCAA Division II program in Illinois to announce plans to sponsor the sport. The program is slated to begin recruiting student-athletes for the fall of 2026 ahead of an inaugural spring 2027 season.
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.
The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars men's and women's track & field teams are set for another exciting indoor season. Senior Madelyn Miller-Ross will represent the women's team at this week's GVSU Holiday Open in Allendale, Mich., to kick off the season. The majority of the roster will make their indoor debut at Grand Valley State's Bob Eubanks Open in January.
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (5-2, 2-0 GLVC) edged William Jewell (2-4, 0-1 GLVC) 61-60 in a closely contested GLVC matchup at TRAC on Monday night. UIS overcame a four-point halftime deficit to secure the victory, with a strong second-half performance in the paint. UIS stayed competitive down the stretch and pulled out the win in the final moments.
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (3-4, 1-1 GLVC) picked up its first conference win of the 2025-26 season with a 75-49 victory over William Jewell (0-5, 0-1 GLVC), converting 25 steals into 44 points off turnovers.
The busiest week of the basketball season so far comes to TRAC as conference play moves into full swing. UIS will host three GLVC doubleheaders, each packed with fun for Prairie Stars fans, beginning Monday night.
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Monday, Dec. 1
UIS men's basketball welcomes GLVC opponent William Jewell to the TRAC on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The matchup is the first of three home GLVC doubleheaders this week, with the game theme set as White Out.
Illinois Springfield (4-2, 1-0 GLVC)