UIS baseball and softball continue GLVC play, while golf and tennis compete on the road in regular-season non-conference action. Madelyn Miller represents UIS at the NCAA DII Track & Field Championships. Stay tuned for updates and results throughout the week, or sign up for email updates about the teams of your choice here.
The llinois Springfield softball team swept the Quincy Hawks in dominant fashion Sunday. The Prairie Stars (12-9, 2-2 GLVC) erupted for a 20-0 run-rule victory in five innings in game one, then rallied late to take the second game, 7-5.
The Illinois Springfield baseball team came up short in a 19-9 loss to Lewis on Sunday in a game that featured plenty of offensive firepower. With the win, Lewis ensured a series split at the start of conference play for the Prairie Stars and the Flyers. UIS now holds a record of 7-7, 2-2 GLVC, while Lewis moves to 7-5, 2-2 GLVC.
The UIS baseball team opened Saturday's doubleheader with a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Lewis, but the Flyers responded in the second game, holding off a late UIS rally for an 8-6 win. The teams will meet again Sunday at noon to decide the series.
GAME ONE | W, 4-3
The UIS women's golf team will begin its 2025 season at the Emerald Coast Classic in Destin, Florida, hosted by Missouri-St. Louis at Sandestin Baytowne Golf Club.
The three-day event features an 18-hole round each day from Sunday through Tuesday. This tournament marks the first of four regular-season competitions for the Prairie Stars between March and mid-April.
UIS will compete with a lineup of Elaine Grant, Sara Prieto, Lia Rody, Ira Joshi, and Isabelle Segal.
The Illinois Springfield softball team opened GLVC play with a pair of losses to Truman State on Friday, falling 6-1 in game one and 9-3 in game two at Truman Softball Park.
The Illinois Springfield baseball team opened its conference slate with a comeback win, defeating Lewis 8-7 on Friday at the UIS Baseball Field. The Prairie Stars overcame an early five-run deficit, scoring eight runs in the middle innings to secure the victory.
GLVC softball conference play begins this week, with Illinois Springfield visiting Truman State in Kirksville, Mo., on Friday before hosting Quincy at the UIS Softball Complex on Sunday.
Illinois Springfield (10-7)
The Illinois Springfield baseball team begins Great Lakes Valley Conference action this weekend, hosting Lewis for a four-game series at the UIS Baseball Field. The series opens at 1:00 p.m. on Friday with a nine-inning game, followed by a Saturday doubleheader featuring two seven-inning games at noon. The final game, a nine-inning matchup, is set for Sunday at noon.
UIS men's basketball senior Max Kunnert has been named to the All-GLVC Second Team, as announced by the league office on Wednesday. Isaiah Esker was recognized as the GLVC James R. Spalding Sportsmanship honoree for UIS.