UIS closed out its weekend at the GLVC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, finishing 11th of 13 scoring teams. All team points came from Madelyn Miller-Ross, who delivered a championship performance in the 10,000 meters on Thursday night.
Miller-Ross captured the GLVC title in the 10K with a winning time of 35:09. Her season-best mark of 35:02 ranks top-25 in NCAA Division II. In the same race, Olivia Thomsen placed 18th in 41:16, followed by Allison Thompson in 19th at 41:57.
The UIS softball team completed a doubleheader sweep against Lewis (21-27, 10-14) on Saturday, winning the first game 3-0 and edging out a victory in the second game with a score of 8-7.
The UIS baseball team edged out McKendree 7–6 on Saturday, clinching the series with a Senior Day victory behind a pair of home runs and a 12-hit performance.
McKendree struck first with a solo home run in the opening inning and held a 1-0 lead after one. They added an unearned run in the top of the fourth on a single followed by an error. UIS got on the board in the fourth when Tyler Thompson reached on a fielder's choice to bring in Kaden Griffitts.
The UIS baseball team split a doubleheader with McKendree on Friday. The Prairie Stars dropped the opener 7-0 before bouncing back with a 17-1 win in the second game.
In the first game, McKendree's offense set the tone early, totaling 10 hits and two home runs. The Bearcats struck in the second inning with a series of singles to take a 3-0 lead, while UIS stranded three runners through the first two innings.
The UIS softball team closes out the regular season at home this weekend, hosting Lewis and Upper Iowa with a return trip to the GLVC Championship still at stake.
Saturday will feature Alumni Day, with a doubleheader against Lewis beginning at noon. The weekend wraps up Sunday with Senior Day, as UIS faces Upper Iowa in another noon doubleheader. Alumni will be recognized between games Saturday, while senior recognition will take place following Sunday's contests.
The UIS men's track & field team opened competition Thursday evening at the GLVC Outdoor Championships at Plaster Stadium in Bolivar, Missouri, with competitors in both the 1500-meter prelims and the 10,000-meter final.
In the 1500-meter prelim, Chase Cooley placed 19th in 4:16.
The UIS women's track & field team opened competition Thursday evening at the GLVC Outdoor Championships at Plaster Stadium in Bolivar, Missouri, highlighted by a championship performance from Madelyn Miller-Ross.
he UIS baseball team defeated McKendree 6-5 on Thursday to start the series, clinching its spot in the conference tournament with the win. A pivotal three-run sixth inning played a significant role in securing the victory.
Tommy Atkinson was hit by a pitch to start the first inning for the Prairie Stars, followed by a walk to Corey Boyette. Kody Morton then singled to left center, driving in Atkinson for the early lead. UIS led 1-0 after the first inning.
UIS women's tennis graduate student Cristina Mendoza Romero has been named All-GLVC for the first time in her career, closing out her two-year run with the Prairie Stars with conference recognition.
Mendoza Romero competed primarily at No. 2 singles and frequently teamed with Jane Carter at No. 3 doubles, providing stability in the middle of the UIS lineup throughout the season. She finished the year 10-9 in both singles and doubles play.