UIS women's soccer fell to Maryville on Friday at Kiwanis Stadium by a score of 2-1, now holding a record of 3-7-3, 2-6-2 in conference play.
Despite a defensive start, the Prairie Stars earned three corner kicks in the first half. The UIS defense, anchored by goalkeeper Gigi Yurevich, held firm and prevented the Saints from capitalizing on their lone shot by Gina Catanzaro, which went wide left in the 27th minute.
The Prairie Stars maintained a strong defensive stance, preserving the scoreless tie heading into the halftime break.
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team opened the Midwest Regional Crossover with a 3-1 victory over Lake Superior State on Friday afternoon.
The first set was point-for-point nearly the entire way, with the teams tied 24-24 late. UIS took the lead after a Lakers attack error and a Kaitlyn Taylor service ace, then finished the 27-25 set on back-to-back kills by Madison Siefken. The Prairie Stars held a 15-12 edge in kills in the frame, with five service aces helping secure the early advantage.
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team will compete at the Dwight Davis College Open in St. Louis from Oct. 17-19. Matches will be played at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park.
The Prairie Stars will take part in both singles and doubles action beginning Friday evening. Each singles and doubles starting draw is listed below in order of flight. Consolation draws will also be played throughout the tournament.
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team is headed to St. Louis this weekend to compete in the Dwight Davis College Open, held October 17-19 at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park. The Prairie Stars will take part in both singles and doubles action beginning Friday evening. Each singles and doubles starting draw is listed below in order of flight. Consolation draws will also be played at the tournament.
Singles Draws
The UIS volleyball team split a weekend at home last week, defeating William Jewell before falling to Rockhurst. The Prairie Stars now enter a midseason break from GLVC play as they head to Hammond, Ind., for the Midwest Regional Crossover. The tournament features 11 GLIAC teams, 13 G-MAC teams, and 14 GLVC programs competing over two days.
UIS Schedule – Midwest Regional Crossover
Friday, Oct. 17 – 11:30 a.m. | Court 7 – vs. Lake Superior State
Saturday, Oct. 18 – 9:00 a.m. | Court 2 – vs. Tiffin
The UIS men's soccer team returns to Kiwanis Stadium for home games against Maryville on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and McKendree on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2:30 p.m. Last weekend in GLVC play, UIS earned a hard-fought draw with the No. 20 team in the nation but fell at UMSL on Sunday, dropping to 1-6-2 in conference play.
Friday night's game is the team's #WeAreStars matchup, giving Prairie Stars across the athletic department a chance to support one another and boost the atmosphere at Kiwanis Stadium.
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team has built great momentum heading into a key home weekend at Kiwanis Stadium. The Prairie Stars went 2-0 on the road last week and have moved into the top 10 of the GLVC standings with eight points on the season. UIS will host Maryville on Friday, Oct. 17, at 5:00 p.m. and McKendree on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 12:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Stadium.
Illinois Springfield goalkeeper Gigi Yurevich has been named the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week in women's soccer after recording back-to-back shutouts in a perfect weekend for the Prairie Stars.
Yurevich played all 180 minutes as UIS earned a pair of road wins, defeating Lincoln (Mo.) 2-0 on Friday and Missouri-St. Louis 1-0 on Sunday. The Junior from Springfield, Ill., posted eight total saves across the two matches, including six in the win over UMSL, to help the Prairie Stars build their unbeaten streak.
This week will feature GLVC soccer action, the Midwest Region Crossover in volleyball, and more Prairie Star competition across multiple additional sports.
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Thursday, Oct. 16
2:00 p.m. – Baseball vs. Lincoln Land (HOME)
The UIS baseball team hosts LLCC for a fall scrimmage.
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team created several quality scoring chances but came up empty in a 2-0 road loss to Missouri-St. Louis on Sunday afternoon. The Prairie Stars move to 2-7-3 overall and 1-6-2 in the GLVC, while the Tritons improve to 3-3-5 and 2-2-4 in conference play.
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