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 Women's Cross Country Midwest Regional Championship
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UIS Women's Basketball at Wisconsin-ParksideTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown-ticketing.aspx
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UIS Men's Basketball at Cedarville
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UIS Women's Basketball at Lewis
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UIS Men's Basketball at Lewis
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Indianapolis - EDUCATION DAYStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports…

News

Madi Siefken playing volleyball in blue UIS uniform
Oct 25, 2026
Prairie Stars Show Resilience in Loss to Quincy
Illinois Springfield (7-16, 1-8 GLVC) lost to Quincy (17-8, 4-5 GLVC) 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Prairie Stars cut an 11-point third-set deficit to two…
Cam Frye playing soccer in white UIS uniform
Oct 25, 2026
Illinois Springfield Falls to Rockhurst 3-1 in Season Finale
Illinois Springfield (1-13-3, 1-10-3) lost to Rockhurst (6-6-4, 5-4-4) 3-1 on Saturday at Kiwanis Stadium.  Gentil Selemani answered Rockhurst's opener for…
UIS Cross Country athletes crossing the finish line
Oct 24, 2026
Padilla Finishes 29th to Lead Prairie Stars at UAH
Illinois Springfield men's cross country finished 13th out of 40 teams Saturday morning at the UAH Chargers XC Invitational in Huntsville, Ala. Matt Padilla…
Gigi Yurevich in goal for UIS
Oct 24, 2026
Illinois Springfield Women's Soccer Earns Shutout Against Rockhurst
Illinois Springfield Women's Soccer (8-6-3, 6-5-3) defeated Rockhurst (9-5-2, 7-5-1) 3-0 Saturday. The Prairie Stars protected the shutout during a late…
UIS Cross Country runners at Prairie Stars Invitational
Oct 24, 2026
UIS Women's Cross Country Places 23rd at Chargers Invitational
Illinois Springfield women's cross country placed 23rd out of 38 teams Saturday morning at the UAH Chargers XC Invitational in Huntsville, Ala. Josslyn Gaona…
Gracie Russell golfing for UIS
Oct 23, 2026
Gracie Russell Named September Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month
Gracie Russell has been a consistent leader for the UIS women's golf team throughout the fall season, earning September Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month…
UIS Basketball Navy Background
Oct 23, 2026
UIS Women's Basketball Picked Ninth in GLVC Preseason Poll
UIS Women's Basketball was picked ninth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) women's basketball preseason coaches' poll, released by the conference…
Garrett Wagoner running cross country in blue UIS uniform
Oct 23, 2026
Prairie Stars Prepare for Final Regular-Season Test in Huntsville
Illinois Springfield men's cross country heads to Huntsville, Ala., for the Charger Invitational, hosted by Alabama-Huntsville at John Hunt Park. The men's 8K…