Cort Ross Garners All-Region Honors in 10,000 Meter Run
The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its all-region honorees upon the closing of the outdoor track & field regular season. UIS distance runner Cort Ross earned All-Region honors for his region-best time in the 10,000 meter run.
Kattula and Vanaman Named to NCBWA All-Region Second Team
Two Prairie Stars were named to the NCBWA Division II Midwest All-Region Second Team. Both Brant Vanaman and Mark Kattula were recognized by the organization for the first time in their careers.
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Cenek and Bergstrom Named GLVC James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award Winners
Sierra Cenek of UIS women's Soccer and Jason Bergstrom of UIS men's basketball have been recognized as the Illinois Springfield recipients of the GLVC James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award.
Alex Seibal Named to GLVC All-Conference Team
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced its men's golf all-conference team on Thursday, expanding upon the list of golfers who finished in the top-5 at the GLVC Championships in April. Prairie Stars golfer Alex Seibal earned the second All-GLVC honors of his career.
Elaine Grant Advances to NCAA DII Women’s Golf Championship
Sophomore Elaine Grant of UIS women's golf has qualified for the NCAA DII Women's Golf Championship after tying for third place at the East Regional this week. Grant carded rounds of 75, 77, 73 (225) to tie for third and finish as the top individual whose team did not qualify for nationals.
Four UIS Baseball Athletes Recognized for Excellence During Season with Three Earning All-GLVC First Team
The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced its all-conference baseball teams on Tuesday evening. Three Prairie Stars were named to the First Team: Ivan Dahlberg, Brant Vanaman, and Mark Kattula. Adam Wibbenmeyer was selected as a member of the honorable mention squad.
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Men’s Tennis Defeated by Southwest Baptist in GLVC Quarterfinal to End Season
The University of Illinois Springfield men's tennis team fell by a score of 4-2 in a GLVC quarterfinal match against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Friday.
The match between the #2W Bearcats and the #3E Prairie Stars started with SBU taking the tightly contested doubles point.
UIS Track and Field Earns Three Medals and GLVC Outdoor Championships
The University of Illinois Springfield track and field program competed at the GLVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Kirksville, Mo. from Thursday to Saturday. Three athletes earned All-GLVC honors by finishing top-three in their respective events.
Team Results
Baseball Falls In Series Finale, Misses Conference Tournament
The University of Illinois Springfield baseball team lost in their regular season finale to Quincy on Saturday morning. The Prairie Stars drop to 26-23 overall with a 17-19 conference record. The Hawks move to 25-25 overall with a 22-14 record in GLVC play. With the loss, the Stars just miss out on the conference tournament.
Game Summary (L, 7-21)
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Quincy took another lead in the first inning with a 2 RBI double down the left field line
Prairie Stars Drop Tripleheader to Quincy on Friday
The University of Illinois Springfield baseball team suffered a setback against Quincy as they lost Thursday's resumed game, followed by Friday's scheduled doubleheader of seven inning games. The Prairie Stars fall to 26-22 overall with a 17-18 record in conference play. The Hawks improve to 24-25 overall with a 21-14 record in GLVC play.
GAME ONE (L, 4-7)