UIS Athletics is excited to announce that the NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Regional Tournament will be hosted right here at the University of Illinois Springfield from March 15-18! This is an incredible opportunity to watch the best teams men's basketball teams in the Midwest compete. Here’s the tournament schedule:
The NCAA Division II Midwest Men's Basketball Tournament will take place this weekend at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). Missouri S&T, serving as the host institution in partnership with UIS, enters as the No. 1 seed.
UIS women's tennis freshman Ema Norma Bordean has earned a spot in the ITA women's singles rankings, debuting at No. 69 in the season's first release.
Bordean has secured impressive singles victories this season against opponents from Michigan Tech, Southwest Baptist, and Hillsdale, showcasing a strong start to collegiate competition.
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.