Spring sports are heading into the home stretch, and the Prairie Stars are competing across the Midwest with postseason implications and key matchups ahead.
Men's Golf – Concludes the GLVC Championship in Bolivar, Mo.
Women's Golf – Travels to Coal Valley, Ill., for the GLVC Championship
Tennis – Hosts Indianapolis and McKendree in the final conference matches of the season
Baseball – Heads to Bolivar, Mo., for a weekend series at Southwest Baptist
Softball – Closes the regular season on the road at Upper Iowa and Lewis
Women's Soccer – Competes in a spring tournament in Greenville, Ill.
Track & Field – Has the weekend off before the GLVC Championships on May 1-3
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Monday, April 21
All Day – Men's Golf at GLVC Championship
UIS men's golf is off to a strong start at the GLVC Championship, tied for seventh through Sunday's 18 holes at Silo Ridge in Bolivar, Mo. Round two, originally scheduled for Sunday, was postponed due to weather. Stroke play will now conclude with 36 holes on Monday, with the top four teams advancing to Tuesday's medal/match play.
Tuesday, April 22
All Day – Men's Golf at GLVC Championship
If the Prairie Stars finish among the top four teams in stroke play, they will compete in the match play bracket on Tuesday.
Friday, April 25
All Day – Women's Golf at GLVC Championship
The Prairie Stars open play at the GLVC Championship with two rounds of stroke play at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Ill.
11:00 a.m. – Women's Tennis vs. Indianapolis (HOME)
UIS (1-9, 1-2 GLVC) returns home after a 4-3 win at Lewis. Indianapolis (9-5, 3-0 GLVC) is coming off weekend victories over UMSL and Maryville. UIndy leads the all-time series, 11-0.
11:00 a.m. – Men's Tennis vs. No. 17 Indianapolis (HOME)
The Prairie Stars look to bounce back after a 7-0 loss at Lewis. UIndy (15-3, 3-0 GLVC) defeated UMSL and Maryville over the weekend and holds a 12-0 advantage in the all-time series with UIS.
5:00 p.m. – Baseball at Southwest Baptist
UIS (27-12, 17-6 GLVC) goes to Bolivar, Mo., to open an eight-game road stretch. The Prairie Stars took three of four from Rockhurst last weekend, including a Senior Day walk-off win. Southwest Baptist (14-28, 7-17 GLVC) has lost nine straight, with recent series losses to Lewis and Maryville. UIS leads the all-time series, 6-2.
Saturday, April 26
All Day – Women's Golf at GLVC Championship
The final round of stroke play, with the top four teams advancing to medal/match play.
All Day – Women's Soccer at Greenville Tournament
Women's soccer participates in a spring tournament in Greenville, Ill.
11:00 a.m. – Women's Tennis vs. McKendree (HOME)
UIS wraps up the regular season on Senior Day against McKendree (5-15, 2-1 GLVC). The Bearcats are coming off 4-3 wins over both UMSL and Maryville. McKendree holds a 12-9 edge in the all-time series.
11:00 a.m. – Men's Tennis vs. McKendree (HOME)
Men's tennis closes its regular season by hosting McKendree (6-14, 1-2 GLVC) on Senior Day. The Bearcats split their last two matches, including a 4-3 win over Maryville. McKendree leads the all-time series 17-7.
12:00 & 2:00 p.m. – Softball at Upper Iowa
UIS (27-16, 15-9 GLVC) heads into the final weekend of the regular season after a sweep of William Jewell. Upper Iowa (12-31, 8-16 GLVC) is on a 10-game skid, with recent non-conference losses to Missouri Western and Parkside. UIS trails in the all-time series, 4-5.
12:00 & 3:00 p.m. – Baseball at Southwest Baptist
The Prairie Stars continue the four-game series against SBU.
Sunday, April 27
All Day – Women's Golf at GLVC Championship
If UIS finishes in the top four of stroke play, it will compete in medal/match play on Sunday.
12:00 p.m. – Baseball at Southwest Baptist
UIS and SBU wrap up their four-game series in Bolivar, Mo.
12:00 & 2:00 p.m. – Softball at Lewis
The Prairie Stars take on GLVC-leading Lewis (33-15, 19-5 GLVC) in the regular season finale. Lewis swept Quincy over the weekend. UIS trails the all-time series with Lewis, 14-16.