The UIS Men's Soccer team has been ranked 8th in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Coaches' Poll for the upcoming fall 2025 season. This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.
The UIS Volleyball team has been ranked 7th in the 2025 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Volleyball Preseason Poll, compiled from votes of the league's head coaches. The poll, which sparks preseason interest and provides early media recognition, ranks all 14 conference teams and serves as an indicator of expected performance.
More preseason scrimmages from UIS Soccer—including two at home! Plus, a special celebration you won't want to miss.
This Week in UIS Athletics
Monday, August 257:00 p.m. – Women's Soccer Scrimmage at Greenville
The Prairie Stars head to Greenville, Ill., for their first scrimmage of the year against another team as they continue gearing up for the regular season.
Tuesday, August 26
Dear Prairie Star Nation,
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The excitement on campus has already reached a new level. This past Saturday, nearly 120 student-athletes returned to launch our fall seasons in volleyball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's cross country.
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After a quiet summer, it's refreshing to feel the energy, passion, and spirit of our student-athletes back on campus. They are an exceptional group, and spending time with them—no matter how long my to-do list in the office may be—is always a highlight.
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Illinois Springfield Director of Athletics Mike Hermann has announced the promotion of Nicole Hager to Deputy Director of Athletics. In her expanded role, Hager will assume additional leadership responsibilities, focusing on initiatives that support student-athlete success both academically and athletically. Ìý
The UIS men's basketball team announced three additional newcomersÌýfor the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. The newest Prairie Stars are Adidas Davis, Marlon Williams, and Isaiah Davis.
Dear Prairie Star Nation,
The excitement on campus has already reached a new level. This past Saturday, nearly 120 student-athletes returned to launch our fall seasons in volleyball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's cross country.
After a quiet summer, it's refreshing to feel the energy, passion, and spirit of our student-athletes back on campus. They are an exceptional group, and spending time with them—no matter how long my to-do list in the office may be—is always a highlight.
Here are three things that stood out immediately:
The UIS athletic department is celebrating another great summer of youth sports camps, with hundreds of young athletes taking part in basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and soccer sessions led by UIS coaches and student-athletes.
From the hardwood to the pitch and the diamond, each camp provided skill development, competitive play, and a fun, encouraging atmosphere for participants of all ages and experience levels.
The UIS women's soccer program has announced the addition ofÌýHailey ParungaoÌýas its new assistant coach. Parungao brings a wealth of experience to the Prairie Stars, most recently serving as theÌýDirector of Operations for Women's Soccer at the University of IllinoisÌýand as theÌýDirector of Peoria City, a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL).
The 2025-26 school year kicks off with Friday night scrimmages at Kiwanis Stadium, free for all fans! Regular season competition is just around the corner—come get an early look at the Prairie Stars.
This Week in UIS Athletics
Friday, August 224:00 p.m. - Women's Soccer Navy & Gold Scrimmage (HOME)
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