The UIS basketball teams return home to host GLVC opponents on Thursday and Saturday. Track and field heads to Louisville, Ky., for the Bellarmine Invite. The Prairie Stars tennis teams face SWIC in a home scrimmage, then women's tennis travels to Illinois State for an exhibition match on Sunday.

Thursday, Jan. 23
5:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball vs. Missouri S&T
UIS (3-14, 2-7 GLVC) returns to TRAC after a pair of road losses to host the Missouri S&T Miners (9-4, 4-3 GLVC) for the White Out #WeAreStars game. Missouri S&T leads the all-time series 14-7, though UIS won the last meeting in December 2023. The Miners are coming off weekend losses to Maryville and Missouri-St. Louis.
White Out: Students wear white and pack the Blue Crew student section behind the home bench!

7:30 p.m. - Men's Basketball vs. Missouri S&T
The Prairie Stars (9-8, 4-5 GLVC) welcome the Missouri S&T Miners (13-1, 7-0 GLVC) to TRAC on Thursday. UIS had a successful weekend, narrowly defeating Southwest Baptist 68-67 and earning an impressive 81-73 win against Rockhurst, one of the top teams in the GLVC. The Miners, ranked No. 15 by the NABC and No. 25 in the D2 CSC poll last week, are off to the best start in program history. UIS leads the series 16-3, winning the last two meetings.
White Out: Students wear white and pack the Blue Crew student section behind the home bench!

Friday, Jan. 24
10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET) - Track & Field at Bellarmine Invite
The Prairie Stars head to Louisville, Ky., after a strong opening weekend in Indianapolis. Top GLVC performances include Madelyn Miller's 10:08 in the 3,000m (No. 2) and Kaleigh Inniss' 17:54 in the 5,000m (No. 9). On the men's side, Isaac Cortes ranks No. 3 in the mile with a 4:18, and Dom Cantarini sits at No. 2 in the 3,000m with an 8:44 debut.

Saturday, Jan. 25
1:00 p.m. - Women's Tennis vs. SWIC (Scrimmage)
The Prairie Stars host the Blue Storm for their home opener at the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center.

1:00 p.m. - Men's Tennis vs. SWIC (Scrimmage)
The Prairie Stars face SWIC at the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center for their home and season opener.

1:00 p.m. - Women's Basketball vs. Drury
UIS hosts Drury (12-4, 8-1 GLVC) on Saturday at TRAC. Drury leads the all-time series 19-1, though UIS secured a victory last season at home. The Panthers, coming off wins over McKendree and Maryville, face Indianapolis on Thursday before heading to UIS.
Family Day: All families, including UIS basketball alumni, are encouraged to attend and support the Prairie Stars!

3:00 p.m. - Men's Basketball vs. Drury
The Prairie Stars take on Drury (8-8, 3-6 GLVC) in Saturday's matchup. Drury, with two recent wins, plays Indianapolis on Thursday before traveling to UIS. Drury leads the all-time series 13-6, but UIS won the last meeting in January 2024.
Family Day: All families, including UIS basketball alumni, are encouraged to attend and support the Prairie Stars!

Sunday, Jan. 26
3:00 p.m. - Women's Tennis at Illinois State (Exhibition)
The Prairie Stars take on the Redbirds in their final preseason match before opening the regular season against Washburn on Feb. 1.