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

Marissa Roggensack running cross country in UIS blue
Oct 09, 2026
Prairie Stars Set for Largest Test of Season at Lewis Crossover
The UIS women's cross country team will take on one of the largest and strongest NCAA Division II fields in the country Saturday at the Lewis Crossover in…
Phil Coady stands on stage with Prairie Star Pillar Award
Oct 09, 2026
Phil Coady Receives Prairie Star Pillar Award
The UIS Athletics Department presented Phil Coady with the Prairie Star Pillar Award at the UIS Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Oct. 8, honoring his longstanding…
Lukas Pieringer playing tennis
Oct 09, 2026
UIS Men's Tennis Heads to Dwight Davis College Open
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team will compete at the Dwight Davis College Open this weekend at Forest Park in St. Louis, Mo. The tournament will…
Riley Lloyd playing soccer in UIS gold
Oct 08, 2026
Prairie Stars Rally for 2-1 Homecoming Victory Over UIndy
Illinois Springfield Women's Soccer defeated UIndy 2-1 Wednesday in a comeback win with goals by two defenders.  UIS spent much of the first half in UIndy's…
Route 66 rally Lounge
Oct 08, 2026
UIS Athletics Brings Route 66 Celebration to Homecoming Volleyball
Homecoming Saturday at UIS  will take on a Route 66 twist as UIS Athletics hosts a special Route 66 Hospitality Lounge during the Prairie Stars' volleyball…
Kevin Kardel in goal for UIS, wearing yellow
Oct 08, 2026
Late Goal Not Enough for UIS Men's Soccer Against UIndy
The UIS men's soccer team lost to UIndy by a score of 2-1 Wednesday night during Homecoming Week. The Prairie Stars generated five of their seven shots after…
Madeline Mendelblatt serving the ball
Oct 08, 2026
UIS Volleyball Hosts Drury, Southwest Baptist During Homecoming Week
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team returns to TRAC for a pair of home matches during Homecoming week, hosting Drury on Friday at 6 p.m. and Southwest…
UIS Basketball Players Hoisting Trophy
Oct 08, 2026
Prairie Stars Hall of Fame Feature: 2006-07 Men's Basketball
Aaron Anderson never expected a single phone call to send him straight back to the beginning—the grind, the laughter, the long bus rides and the late-night…