UIS Prairie Stars

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As Prairie Stars, we enjoy every day; mindful that we are here to learn, work, play and win. We challenge ourselves and draw strength from each other in a sustained effort to become champions in the classroom and competition. We actively collaborate with our campus and community through the sharing of expertise and resources in advancing strategic partnerships that benefit the larger community. We hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of civility, dignity and compassion while embracing the principles of equality and inclusion.

Sport Clubs

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.

  • Volleyball
  • Esports

Intramurals

Intramural sports are structured individual, dual and team sport competitive activities scheduled for Rec Members with a valid UIS I-card. Campus Recreation utilizes IMLeagues to manage its Intramural Program.

Outdoor Adventures

Campus Recreation developed an Outdoor Adventure program to provide an enjoyable, challenging, meaningful and educational experience that will allow individuals and groups to learn the skills necessary for survival and safety in the outdoors as well as develop an appreciation for the environment. Outdoor Adventure trips are led by experienced trip leaders and are open to students and recreation members.

students canoeing

Events

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UIS Men's Basketball vs Roosevelt
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UIS Women's Basketball vs TiffinStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Women's Basketball vs HillsdaleStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Basketball vs Wisconsin-ParksideTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball vs AshlandStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Cross Country Midwest Regional Championship

News

Ema Norma Bordean playing tennis
Feb 01, 2026
UIS Women's Tennis Falls 7-0 in Road Match at No. 16 Findlay
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team struggled on Sunday, falling 7-0 to Findlay in a tough road matchup against a team that was in the NCAA Tournament…
Alisha Deogaonkar playing tennis
Feb 01, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Season at Tiffin
The UIS women's tennis team opened its spring season on the road Saturday with a 6-1 loss at Tiffin. UIS picked up its lone point in singles play after…
Kayla Rice guarding
Jan 31, 2026
Prairie Stars Upset No. 25 Missouri-St. Louis; Kayla Rice Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (9-11, 6-6 GLVC) defeated Missouri-St. Louis (16-3, 12-1 GLVC), 75-68, at TRAC, limiting the Tritons to just nine…
UIS and NGWSD logos on blue background
Jan 31, 2026
UIS Voices: Reflections on the Impact of Sports
In recognition of National Girls…
Maddie Miller-Ross running on an indoor track
Jan 31, 2026
Miller-Ross Sets School Record as UIS Competes at John Thomas Terrier Classic
The UIS women's track and field team was represented by a pair of distance runners Friday evening at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, hosted by Boston…
Isaiah Davis shooting a three-point shot
Jan 30, 2026
Rice Leads Prairie Stars With 27 Points Against Lincoln
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (13-6, 9-2 GLVC) secured an 85-76 victory over Lincoln (8-12, 2-10 GLVC) on Thursday night at TRAC. UIS made 10 three…
UIS Tennis Navy Background
Jan 30, 2026
Prairie Stars Tabbed Fifth in GLVC Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team was listed fifth in the East Division in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, as…
Jane Carter playing tennis
Jan 30, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Season with Road Matches at Tiffin and Findlay
The UIS women's tennis team opens the spring portion of its year this weekend with a pair of road matches in Ohio, beginning Saturday at Tiffin before…