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 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.