The Illinois Springfield softball team put together a dominant performance on Saturday, sweeping Lake Erie in a doubleheader with a pair of run-rule victories. The Prairie Stars took game one 9-0 in five innings before rolling to a 9-1 win in game two.
The Prairie Stars couldn't hold off Rockhurst down the stretch, falling 81-73 on Senior Day at TRAC. Max Kunnert led UIS with 15 points, while Jack Weber added 14 points and 7 rebounds in his final game.
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team came up just short in a 64-63 loss to Rockhurst on Senior Day at TRAC. Despite the defeat, seniors Saharra Murphy and Niyah Udoiwod delivered strong performances in their final game.
With two solid victories on Friday, the UIS baseball team improved to a record of 5-5, defeating Thomas More 7-4 and 7-3 in a doubleheader.
Ella Brinkley's leadoff home run set the tone for the day as the UIS softball team triumphed in both games against Purdue Northwest at Spartan Sports Park. The Prairie Stars won the first game 4-2 and secured a 5-4 victory in the second.
The Illinois Springfield men's track and field team will compete in the GLVC Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend at the University of Indianapolis. The meet returns to the UIndy ARC after being held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2024.
The Illinois Springfield women's track and field team will compete in the GLVC Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend at the University of Indianapolis. The two-day meet, beginning on Saturday evening, will feature top athletes from across the conference, and UIS will look to make a strong showing in distance events.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team dropped a 78-58 contest to William Jewell on Thursday night. The Prairie Stars (12-15, 7-12 GLVC) struggled to find offensive rhythm early in the loss.
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team dropped a 73-57 decision to William Jewell on Thursday evening at TRAC. The Prairie Stars (5-22, 4-15 GLVC) kept the game close through the first half, but struggled with consistency in the second half as the Cardinals (7-18, 5-14 GLVC) pulled away.
