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 Upper IowaStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Lincoln
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UIS Men's Basketball at Lincoln of Missouri
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Drury Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Basketball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball vs McKendree Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…

News

Elaine Grant putting
May 11, 2026
Grant Tees Off Tuesday Morning at NCAA DII Women’s Golf Championship
UIS women's golf senior Elaine Grant begins her final tournament as a Prairie Star on Tuesday morning, competing in the NCAA Division II Women's Golf…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
May 11, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics | May 11-17
This week in UIS Athletics features NCAA postseason competition in women's golf, while baseball awaits its postseason fate. Tuesday–Thursday, May 12–14 | NCAA…
UIS men's tennis team in a huddle at indoor facility
May 08, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Earns Seven Wins During Competitive 2025-26 Season
UIS men's tennis finished the 2025-26 season with a 7-11 overall record while competing against a challenging schedule that featured several regional and GLVC…
Calista Stahlhut pitching in blue UIS uniform
May 07, 2026
UIS Softball Falls to McKendree, Faces Elimination Game Against Maryville on Thursday
UIS softball opened play at the GLVC Tournament on Wednesday with an 11-4 loss to McKendree at the EastSide Centre. The Prairie Stars totaled 11 hits and…
Kaden Griffitts after hitting a home run
May 07, 2026
Game One Offensive Explosion Highlights UIS Baseball’s GLVC Tournament Appearance
UIS baseball opened the GLVC Tournament with one of the most explosive offensive performances in conference tournament history before its postseason stay at…
Chloe Scroggins plying second base in GLVC Tournament
May 07, 2026
UIS Softball Eliminated from GLVC Tournament by Maryville
The Illinois Springfield softball team saw its GLVC Tournament appearance come to an end Thursday with a 6-3 loss to Maryville at the EastSide Centre. UIS…
Rosie Bartletti in the circle in blue UIS uniform
May 07, 2026
Bartletti, Masching Earn All-GLVC Honors for UIS Softball
Illinois Springfield softball earned three All-GLVC selections for the 2026 season, led by senior Rosie Bartletti, who received First Team honors as a pitcher…
UIS Women's Tennis Huddle
May 07, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Shows Major Improvement During 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 season marked a significant step forward for the UIS women's tennis program, as the Prairie Stars doubled their win total from the previous season…