Registration is now open for the UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024! Join us on the UIS campus for a fun-filled race to support the UIS Cross Country and Track Program. Event Details: UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K 📅 Date: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM CST 📍 Location: TRAC at the University of Illinois Springfield, 2251 Richard Wright Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

The UIS women's soccer team took on the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Friday night to celebrate Homecoming. A second-half surge propelled the Prairie Stars to a 3-1 win to move to 3-1-3 overall and 3-0-1 in conference play. SBU drops to 0-5-2 and 0-3-1 in GLVC play. 

Game Summary

The Bearcats took a lead in the 12th minute following a corner kick. UIS was unable to clear their defensive line and Tamerra Gantt bundled home the opener. 

The UIS volleyball team was able to win its GLVC opener on Friday night against Missouri S&T in a five-set affair. With the win, UIS improves to 9-3 overall with a 1-0 record in the GLVC. Missouri S&T falls to 2-9 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.

Match Summary

The Prairie Stars won in five sets; 25-21, 19-25, 25-23, 20-25, 15-11

In a GLVC matchup at Kiwanis Stadium on Friday night, the UIS men's soccer team edged Southwest Baptist 1-0, marking their second consecutive Homecoming win against the Bearcats. The victory extends UIS' unbeaten conference run to an impressive 22 games (16-0-6). The win improves UIS to 3-2-1 overall and 3-0-1 in GLVC play, while the Bearcats fall to 2-3-3 overall and 1-2-1 in the conference. UIS has now defeated the Bearcats in their Homecoming match in consecutive seasons.