After receiving votes in last week's release, the UIS men's cross country team is back in the national rankings, moving into the top-30 at No. 28 in the USTFCCCA NCAA Division II Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll. Some of the region's top teams competed at the Roy Griak Invitational, while UIS rested its top runners to focus on the upcoming Lucian Rosa Invitational at Parkside this weekend.
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team will open Great Lakes Valley Conference play at TRAC this weekend, hosting Lewis on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. and Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
Friday's match will serve as Hazing Prevention Night. Fans are encouraged to wear purple to show their commitment to hazing prevention and support National Hazing Prevention Week.
Illinois Springfield (6-4)
The UIS Baseball Golf Outing is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Rail Golf Course in Springfield. This event is designed to foster community spirit by bringing together alumni, family, and community members for a day on the golf course
This year's outing is part of a broader alumni weekend celebration. The festivities will kick off on Friday, October 17, with a fall scrimmage against Heartland Community College. The game will be held on campus at the UIS Baseball Field at 12:00 p.m.
The UIS men's soccer team wraps up a three-game road stretch this weekend with a pair of GLVC contests in Missouri. The Prairie Stars face Rockhurst on Friday night in Kansas City before traveling to Bolivar to take on Southwest Baptist on Sunday afternoon.
Illinois Springfield (2-3-1, 1-2 GLVC)
The UIS women's soccer team continues its conference slate this weekend with a road swing through Missouri. The Prairie Stars face Rockhurst on Friday night in Kansas City before traveling to Bolivar to take on Southwest Baptist on Sunday afternoon.
Illinois Springfield (1-2-3, 0-1-2 GLVC)
The UIS men's golf team put together a strong closing round to finish eighth at the UIndy Fall Invitational, played Monday and Tuesday at Broadmoor Country Club in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Prairie Stars posted rounds of 284, 301, and 282 for a 54-hole total of 867, ending the tournament at +3 overall. UIS climbed the leaderboard on the final day, firing its second sub-285 round of the event. Grand Valley State won the tournament at 51-under-par 813, while Hillsdale finished second at 836.
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team finished third at the Kansas City Cup after Tuesday's final round was canceled due to rain and unplayable course conditions. The event was held at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, Mo.
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team was in seventh place when rain halted the second round of the UIndy Fall Invitational Monday afternoon at Broadmoor Country Club in Indianapolis. UIS will resume play Tuesday morning, having completed holes 14-15 of round two.
The UIS women's golf team sits in third place after two rounds at the Kansas City Cup, held at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, Mo.
The Prairie Stars posted rounds of 310 and 313 for a 36-hole total of 623. McKendree leads the tournament at 614, with Maryville just one shot back in second at 615.
UIS was paced by Elaine Grant, who is tied for second overall with a score of 148. Grant opened with a 76 and came back strong with a 72 in the second round, standing at 2-over-par for the tournament.
The UIS women's tennis team fell 5-2 against Purdue Northwest on Sunday. With a lineup that features half freshmen, the Stars gained valuable match experience in what was a strong foundation-building week of the fall season.
Match Recap
In doubles play, Ema Norma Bordean and Niamh Grogan dropped a 6-2 result at No. 1. Jane Carter and Cristina Mendoza Romero pushed their match to a tiebreak before falling 7-6 (5) at No. 2. At No. 3, Maria Garcia Gama and Alisha Deogaonkar came up short 6-1.