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 LewisStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Southwest Baptist
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UIS Men's Basketball at Southwest Baptist
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UIS Women's Basketball at McKendree
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UIS Men's Basketball at McKendree
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UIS Women's Basketball at Rockhurst

News

Autumn Diduch playing soccer at UIS
Oct 05, 2026
Diduch Earns GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Honor
Illinois Springfield junior forward Autumn Diduch has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the…
Brooks Cluver golfing in UIS blue
Oct 05, 2026
UIS Men’s Golf Sits Third After Two Rounds at Coyote Creek Classic
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team sits third after two rounds of the 2026 Bradley Coyote Creek Classic at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Bartonville, Ill.…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS "S" logo, white text on UIS blue background
Oct 05, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics: Oct. 5-11
Homecoming Week is here on the Prairie, with the UIS Prairie Stars hosting several home events throughout the week, including women's soccer, men's soccer and…
UIS men's golfer
Oct 04, 2026
UIS Men’s Golf Heads to Bradley's Coyote Creek Classic
The UIS men's golf team returns to competition Sunday and Monday at the 2026 Bradley Coyote Creek Classic in Bartonville, Ill. The Prairie Stars enter the two…
Mackenzie Reeves golfing in UIS blue
Oct 04, 2026
UIS Women’s Golf Set for Coyote Creek Classic
UIS women's golf team returns to the course Sunday and Monday at the 2026 Coyote Creek Classic, hosted by Bradley in Bartonville, Ill. The Prairie Stars are…
Madi Siefken, UIS volleyball setter in action
Oct 04, 2026
Prairie Stars Show Fight In Three-Set Loss To William Jewell
The UIS volleyball team fell to William Jewell 3-0 on Saturday, falling 21-25, 14-25, 23-25.  The Prairie Stars answered a 15-6 first-set deficit with an 8-0…
Leo Sanches playing soccer in white UIS uniform
Oct 03, 2026
Prairie Stars Battle to Draw Against William Jewell
The UIS men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with William Jewell on Friday. The Prairie Stars withstood six William Jewell attacking actions from 65:22 to 76…
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…