UIS men's basketball seniors Max Kunnert and Isaiah Esker have been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The award recognizes student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.
Academic All-District honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. Kunnert, who was selected as a finalist, will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. Academic All-America honorees will be announced on April 15.
UIS senior Carly Michels has been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Volleyball Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.
To qualify for this prestigious honor, nominees must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale and meet strict participation requirements, including playing in 90 percent of their institution's games or starting in 66 percent.
The UIS baseball team secured a decisive victory over the Maryville Saints on Tuesday by a score of 13-6. With the win, UIS improves to 12-10 overall.
The UIS baseball team will head to St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday for a 2:00 p.m. matchup against the Maryville Saints. This midweek game is the first of two meetings between the teams this season, with the return game scheduled for April 1 in Springfield. Both games are non-conference contests.
Illinois Springfield (11-10, 6-5 GLVC)
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Tuesday, March 25
2:00 p.m. - Baseball at Maryville
UIS Softball split a home doubleheader against Drury on Sunday, earning a 6-5 win in the opener before falling 11-4 in the second game. With the split, the Prairie Stars move to 19-12 overall, 7-5 in GLVC play, and an 11-2 record at home.
The UIS men's tennis team suffered a 5-2 loss to No. 27 Drury at home on Saturday, bringing its record to 0-7.
The UIS women's tennis team suffered a 5-2 loss to Drury at home on Saturday, dropping its record to 0-7 on the season.
UIS softball faced Missouri S&T on Saturday, dropping the first game 5-1 before bouncing back for a 7-4 win in game two. The Prairie Stars stand at 18-11 overall, 6-4 against conference opponents.
The UIS baseball team swept Saturday's doubleheader against UMSL, winning both games 8-2 to secure the series victory. UIS improves to 6-5 in GLVC play, 11-10 overall.