As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-athletes who have shaped the program's Division II era. Each week, UIS will feature one team and one player, honoring the accomplishments, championship moments, and legacy-building performances that have defined Prairie Stars Athletics.

The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team goes on the road to face Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., opening the GLVC portion of its schedule. Illinois Springfield (3-2) On Tuesday night, UIS men's basketball fell 65-62 to Cedarville, slipping in the tense final moments of a back-and-forth matchup between two strong Midwestern programs. The Prairie Stars held a 33-29 lead at halftime, but the game stayed tight throughout, and a 36-point second half helped Cedarville edge ahead for the win.

Claire Eaton, a former Cross Country and Track & Field athlete for the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), is now a successful Project Manager at McKinstry, a national construction and energy services company. Eaton's journey from student-athlete to professional underscores the profound impact her athletic experiences had on her career. As a student-athlete at UIS, Eaton learned to balance academics and athletics, which helped her develop essential organizational and time management skills.

The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team heads south to face Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., opening its conference schedule in the GLVC. Illinois Springfield (2-3, 0-0 GLVC)

Illinois Springfield men's basketball fell to Cedarville, 65-62, in a closely contested matchup on Tuesday night at TRAC.

Jordan Rice set the tone early for UIS with two made free throws, followed by a three-pointer, helping establish an 11-4 lead after a Tye Banks triple at 16:15. Cedarville responded, tying the game at 19-19 on a three from Jordan Jonathan.