Men’s Basketball Set to Begin Winter Non-Conference Stretch Against Kentucky Wesleyan
The UIS men's basketball team returns to TRAC on Wednesday night for a non-conference showdown. The Prairie Stars will host the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers, with tipoff set for 6:00 p.m. in Springfield.
Illinois Springfield (4-5, 1-3 GLVC)
Know a Star: Joey Karlesky, Cross Country and Track & Field
Joey Karlesky is a chemistry major from Cook County who successfully balances his academic passion with a competitive drive in athletics, competing in both cross country and track at UIS. This fall, Joey earned the first all-conference honors of his career, finishing 15th in the GLVC Championship 8k, which was hosted at the UIS Cross Country Course.
This Week in UIS Athletics | Dec. 9-15
The UIS basketball teams are back at TRAC this week, each hosting an opponent for single games on separate days.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
6:00 p.m. - Men's Basketball vs. Kentucky Wesleyan
UIS Men’s Basketball Falls to McKendree, 92-82
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team dropped a hard-fought road game to McKendree on Saturday afternoon, falling 92-82 in Lebanon, Ill. UIS falls to 4-5 overall and 1-3 in GLVC play, while McKendree improves to 6-3, 3-0 GLVC.
Strong Second Half Not Enough for UIS Women's Basketball at McKendree
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team showed resilience in a 72-62 road loss to McKendree on Saturday afternoon. The Prairie Stars fall to 0-8 overall and 0-4 in GLVC action.
Prairie Stars Earn 78-71 Road Win Over Maryville
UIS secured a hard-fought 78-71 victory over Maryville on the road, improving to 4-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play, while Maryville drops to 1-7 and 0-3 in the GLVC.
"Terrific composure from our men tonight," said head coach Matt Brock. "It's very hard to win on the road in the GLVC. They didn't panic after leading for 38 minutes and going down by four. The huddle was very positive, and the guys believed in each other."
Maryville Outpaces UIS in Thursday Night Showdown
The UIS women's basketball team faced a tough outing against Maryville on Thursday evening, falling 79-58 at Moloney Arena in St. Louis. With this result, UIS falls to 0-7 overall and 0-3 in GLVC play, while Maryville improves to 2-6 and 1-2 in conference action.
Men’s Basketball Looks to Get Back on Track in GLVC Road Games
The UIS men's basketball team will hit the road this week as they look to earn their first conference win of the season. The Prairie Stars will play Maryville on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and McKendree on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Illinois Springfield (3-4, 0-2 GLVC)
Women’s Basketball Hits the Road to Play Maryville and McKendree
The UIS women's basketball team is on the road again this weekend, with games at Maryville on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. and at McKendree on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Illinois Springfield (0-6, 0-2 GLVC)
Max Kunnert Named November Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month
UIS is proud to recognize Max Kunnert as the November Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month!