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 William Jewell Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Indianapolis
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UIS Men's Basketball at Indianapolis
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Maryville Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Basketball vs MaryvilleStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball vs LewisStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…

News

Sophia Davila playing soccer at UIS
Oct 03, 2026
UIS Women's Soccer Secures Friday Night Victory Against William Jewell
UIS Women's Soccer defeated William Jewell 2-1 on Friday evening in Liberty, Mo. The Prairie Stars finished with a 28-3 advantage in shots and put 14 shots on…
 Washington Park tennis courts in Springfield, IL
Oct 03, 2026
UIS Tennis Teams to Host Doubles Tournament Fundraising Event at Washington Park
The UIS men's and women's tennis programs will host a doubles tournament on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Velasco Tennis Center in Washington Park. The…
Maddie Mendelblatt serving
Oct 02, 2026
UIS Volleyball Hits the Road for Week Three of GLVC Play
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team (4-10, 1-3 GLVC) hits the road for its third week of GLVC play, traveling to Rockhurst on Friday at 6 p.m. before…
Brooks Cluver golfing
Oct 01, 2026
Cluver Named GLVC Men's Golf Player of the Week
Illinois Springfield junior Brooks Cluver has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Men's Golf Player of the Week, the league office…
Mallory Herber playing soccer in blue UIS uniform
Oct 01, 2026
Prairie Stars Dominate Upper Iowa in 7-0 Victory
Illinois Springfield defeated Upper Iowa 7-0 in women's soccer on Wednesday afternoon. The Prairie Stars outshot Upper Iowa 30-3, put 18 shots on goal and…
Lennard Borgs playing soccer at UIS in white uniform
Oct 01, 2026
Competitive Match Against UIU Ends in Stalemate for UIS Men's Soccer
UIS Men's Soccer played Upper Iowa to a 2-2 tie on Wednesday evening at Kiwanis Stadium. The Prairie Stars scored one goal per half, while both UIU goals came…
Gracie Russell golfing for UIS
Sep 29, 2026
UIS Women's Golf Finishes Ninth at Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team finished ninth at the 18th Annual Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite, hosted by Grand Valley State at The Meadows in…
Route 66 rally Lounge
Sep 29, 2026
Route 66 Rally Lounge at UIS Volleyball during Homecoming Week
UIS Athletics will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with the Route 66 Rally Lounge on Saturday, Oct. 10, during Homecoming Week. The hospitality…