Illinois Springfield men's basketball (17-10, 13-6 GLVC) fell to William Jewell (18-9, 14-5 GLVC) in a narrow 69-68 defeat at the Mabee Center on Thursday night. This game was a flip of the December result where UIS won by one point. Despite a 10-point lead at halftime, the Prairie Stars could not hold off a second-half rally by the Cardinals.
No. 19 UIS baseball travels east this weekend for three neutral-site games in West Virginia as part of the Atlantic Region Crossover.
Weekend Schedule
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Friday, Feb. 27
vs. Lake Erie Storm
2:00 p.m. CT / 3:00 p.m. ET
Dale Miller Field at Mylan Park (Fairmont, W.V.)
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (13-14, 10-9 GLVC) dominated William Jewell (1-24, 1-18 GLVC), 105-55, with a commanding performance that included 22 assists and forcing 20 turnovers.
It marked the Prairie Stars' first triple-digit performance since a 101-96 home win over UIndy in February 2024. While 100-point outings have been rare, lopsided victories have not — UIS also defeated Saturday's opponent, Rockhurst, by 50 points in an 86-36 win back in January.
UIS Athletics honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Hall of Fame women's tennis coach Dominic Giacomini, who passed away Feb. 19 at the age of 91.
Dominic took over as the Sangamon State coach in 1991 and led the Prairie Stars through 2007, guiding the program for 16 seasons.
Under his direction, the Stars won 177 matches and captured eight NAIA regional titles. When the NAIA Tournament transitioned to a team format in 2000, he guided UIS to its first appearance in the championship event and returned again in 2004.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team closes the regular season this week with a pair of road contests, beginning Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Liberty, Mo.,at William Jewell, followed by a Saturday 2:00 p.m. matchup in Kansas City, Mo., at Rockhurst.
UIS enters the week at 17-9 overall and 13-5 in GLVC play, tied near the top of the standings as postseason seeding remains unsettled heading into the final weekend.
Illinois Springfield (17-9, 13-5 GLVC)
The UIS softball team earned a pair of shutout victories over Roosevelt on Wednesday at Springfield Clinic Dome, winning 5-0 and 7-0 to secure the season series, 3-1. The Prairie Stars did not allow a run on the day, as Calista Stahlhut and Alexis Carroll each tossed complete-game shutouts in dominant performances inside the circle.
Illinois Springfield closes the regular season this week with two road contests, beginning Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Liberty, Mo., against William Jewell, followed by a Saturday 12:00 p.m. matchup in Kansas City, Mo., at Rockhurst.
The Prairie Stars enter the final weekend needing a strong showing to clinch a spot in the GLVC postseason.
Illinois Springfield (12-14, 9-9 GLVC)
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.
Illinois Springfield softball continues its early-season home stand Wednesday when the Prairie Stars host Roosevelt in a noon doubleheader inside the Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park.
The doubleheader is a rematch of the season-opening doubleheader in Rosemont on Jan. 30, where the two teams split the series. The Prairie Stars claimed the opener 3-0 before falling 2-1 in the nightcap.
Illinois Springfield (10-4)
The Illinois Springfield Women's Golf program will host a Women's Golf Social on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the UIS Golf Simulator inside TRAC. Women of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend. Register Today