The UIS women's basketball team announced its schedule for the 2024-25 season on Friday. First-year head coach Olivia Lett will lead the Prairie Stars through a regular-season slate of 13 home games and 15 away games.
"We're excited to get the season started," said Coach Lett. "We hope to build on last season's success and get the Springfield community excited about UIS women's basketball!"
The Regular Season
The Prairie Stars will open the season at the regional crossover tournament hosted in Hammond, Ind. by Purdue Northwest, facing Tiffin and Hillsdale.
The Prairie Stars will begin Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play at home on Nov. 30 against Missouri-St. Louis. The conference schedule is a 15-team, 20-game schedule with no travel partners. Every team plays every other team once, and a random 6 out of 14 teams twice. The Prairie Stars will play Missouri-St. Louis, William Jewell, McKendree, Maryville, Rockhurst, Lincoln twice during the regular season.
During the winter break, UIS will compete in several non-conference games, including contests against Wisconsin-Parkside, Lake Superior State, Ferris State, and St. Ambrose. GLVC action resumes on Jan. 5, with the Prairie Stars traveling to Indianapolis to face the Greyhounds.
The Postseason
The postseason begins with the GLVC Tournament, taking place at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo., from March 6-9. UIS advanced to the tournament in 2023-24, but lost 95-85 against Maryville.
The NCAA Regional Tournament is set for March 25-29 and the NCAA Elite Eight will take place on March 25-29.
In 2023-24
Last season, UIS achieved a program-record 13 conference wins, finishing the GLVC schedule with a 13-9 mark and concluding the season with an overall record of 15-14.
Ticket Information
UIS Athletics has partnered with HomeTown Ticketing for the 2024-25 season. Fans can purchase tickets digitally and use mobile devices for gate entry. Season tickets will be available starting Monday, Sept. 16, priced at $50 for general admission and $125 for reserved seating. Single-game tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 10, with general admission at $10 and reserved seats at $15. Admission is free for youth 12 and under, UIS students with a valid Icard, and UIS faculty and staff. Tickets for home events can be purchased on the UIS Athletics Box Office webpage or on the HomeTown Fan App (available for iOS and Android devices).
Streaming
The GLVC Sports Network now offers three pay-per-view options: $12 for an individual broadcast, $25 for a monthly pass, or $120 for a four-sport package.
Viewers can access GLVCSN content throughout the year on GLVCSN.com, the GLVCSN iOS and Android mobile apps, as well as the GLVCSN OTT apps on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV.
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