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 IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Drury
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UIS Men's Basketball at Drury
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UIS Women's Basketball at Roosevelt
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UIS Men's Basketball vs Hannibal-LaGrangeStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Thomas More

News

Seth Masters, UIS Athletics, Assistant Baseball Coach
Oct 10, 2025
Seth Masters Joins UIS Baseball Staff as Assistant Coach
The Illinois Springfield baseball program has added former standout pitcher Seth Masters to its coaching staff. Masters joins the Prairie Stars as an assistant…
UIS men's basketball long exposure court shot
Oct 09, 2025
Illinois Springfield Men's Basketball 2025-26 Season Schedule Released
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team has announced its 2025-26 schedule, setting the stage for a season that will test the Prairie Stars early and…
River Derby running cross country
Oct 09, 2025
UIS Men's Cross Country Ready to Rebound at Lewis Crossover
The UIS men's cross country team competes at the Lewis Crossover Saturday in Romeoville, Ill., with their race scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The course begins with…
Antonio Ayerbe Streubel playing tennis
Oct 09, 2025
Prairie Stars Men’s Tennis Heads to Purdue Northwest
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team continues its fall slate this weekend with two matches in Hammond, Ind. The Prairie Stars will take on Chicago State…
Mackenzie Billard running cross country for UIS
Oct 09, 2025
UIS Women's Cross Country Aims to Build on Strong Start at Lewis Crossover
The UIS women's cross country team heads to Romeoville, Ill., Saturday morning for the Lewis Crossover, one of the biggest DII meets of the year and a preview…
Julia Laufenberg playing soccer
Oct 08, 2025
UIS Women’s Soccer Heads Back to Missouri for GLVC Road Weekend
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team returns to Missouri this weekend for another pair of GLVC matchups — visiting Lincoln on Friday evening in…
Edoardo Pinna in goal
Oct 08, 2025
UIS Men’s Soccer Visits Lincoln and UMSL in GLVC Play
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team heads west for another GLVC road weekend, facing No. 20 Lincoln on Friday night before wrapping up the trip Sunday…
drone shot of UIS campus
Oct 08, 2025
Free Volleyball Tickets for Faculty/Staff on Friday, Oct. 10
Friday’s home volleyball match against William Jewell is the UIS Faculty/Staff Appreciation Game. Faculty and staff members can show their ID at the ticket…