The UIS women's cross country team heads to Romeoville, Ill., Saturday morning for the Lewis Crossover, one of the biggest DII meets of the year and a preview of the GLVC championship course. The race begins at 9:45 a.m., with runners tackling an initial hill before the course opens up into a layout that typically produces fast times.
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team continues its fall slate this weekend with two matches in Hammond, Ind. The Prairie Stars will take on Chicago State on Friday, Oct. 10 at 2:00 p.m. CT, before facing host Purdue Northwest on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:00 a.m. CT.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team has announced its 2025-26 schedule, setting the stage for a season that will test the Prairie Stars early and often. The winter opens with a competitive non-conference stretch, followed by a balanced mix of home and road matchups as the team pushes toward the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) tournament.
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team heads west for another GLVC road weekend, facing No. 20 Lincoln on Friday night before wrapping up the trip Sunday afternoon at Missouri-St. Louis. UIS looks to build on a productive offensive stretch after scoring two goals in each of last weekend's matches.
Illinois Springfield (2-6-2, 1-5-1 GLVC)
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team returns to Missouri this weekend for another pair of GLVC matchups — visiting Lincoln on Friday evening in Jefferson City, followed by a Sunday afternoon contest at Missouri-St. Louis.
Illinois Springfield (1-6-3, 0-5-2 GLVC)
The llinois Springfield volleyball team returns home for a pair of GLVC matches this weekend at TRAC. The Prairie Stars host William Jewell on Friday at 6:00 p.m. for a #WeAreStars Night, bringing all Prairie Stars together in support of the team. Friday's match will also feature Faculty & Staff Appreciation recognition pregame.
On Saturday at 3:00 p.m., UIS will hold its Dig Pink match presented by Springfield Clinic, featuring a bake sale and ribbon sales in support of the American Cancer Society.
UIS women's cross country standout Madelyn Miller-Ross has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month for September after a remarkable start to the 2025 season. Now in its third year, the monthly award continues to spotlight outstanding Prairie Star performances across all sports. This month's selection was one of the most competitive yet, featuring an impressive field of nominees — including several newcomers and rising stars who made major impacts early in their seasons.
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team earned a third-place team finish at the Bill Crabtree Invitational, hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan at The Pearl Club in Owensboro, Ky. The Prairie Stars finished at +42 after rounds of 304 and 314, trailing only Maryville (+35) and McKendree (+38) in the seven-team field.
Illinois Springfield women's tennis player Alisha Deogaonkar capped an impressive weekend with a semifinal appearance in Flight C singles at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships.
Deogaonkar earned three straight wins to reach the final four, including a hard-fought three-set victory over Hillsdale's Sydney Singh in the second round. Her run ended Monday morning after dropping a competitive 6-4, 6-3 battle against Lara Sener (Roosevelt).
Weekend play continues into the start of the new week for women's golf and tennis. Looking ahead to the weekend, soccer is on the road and volleyball returns to TRAC, both in GLVC play. It's also a big weekend for UIS cross country at the Lewis Crossover.
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