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

Camille Terre racing off starting line in outdoor track
Apr 12, 2025
Wright and Gaden Earn Top-10 Finishes at Cougar Classic
A portion of the UIS women's track and field team competed at the Cougar Classic hosted by SIUE on Saturday afternoon, facing strong competition from NCAA…
Carmen Llopis Fabra playing tennis
Apr 12, 2025
UIS Women’s Tennis Falls in GLVC Opener at UMSL
The UIS women's tennis team opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a 6-1 loss to Missouri-St. Louis on Friday. The Prairie Stars move to 0-8 overall…
The UIS Softball team played a doubleheader home opener today against Purdue Northwest at Spartan Sports Park in Chatham.
Apr 11, 2025
UIS Softball Hosts Indianapolis on Alumni Day
The Illinois Springfield softball team will host the University of Indianapolis for a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) doubleheader at noon on Saturday at…
Tom Bumann at Blueboy Invite
Apr 11, 2025
Prairie Stars Through Round One at Blueboy Invite
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team sits tied for seventh out of 20 teams after the first round of the Blueboy Invite, hosted by Illinois College at The…
Mark Kattula running to third base
Apr 10, 2025
UIS Baseball Hosts Missouri Southern for Four-Game Series
The Illinois Springfield baseball team returns home this weekend for a four-game series against Missouri Southern, beginning Friday at 2:00 p.m. Saturday's…
Francesco Abba golfing
Apr 09, 2025
UIS Men’s Golf Finishes 13th at Ken Partridge Invitational
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team wrapped up competition at the Ken Partridge Invitational on Tuesday, hosted by UIndy at Purgatory Golf Club, finishing…
Pablo Herrera playing tennis
Apr 09, 2025
UIS Men’s Tennis in St. Louis to Start GLVC Slate
The Prairie Stars head to St. Louis for two GLVC matchups this weekend: Friday at Missouri-St. Louis and Saturday at Maryville. Both matches are scheduled for…
Daniel Edwards
Apr 09, 2025
UIS Men’s Golf Set for Blueboy Invite in Springfield
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team is set to compete in the Illinois College Blueboy Invite this Thursday and Friday at The Rail Golf Course in…