UIS Women's Cross Country 13th at Midwest Regional Championship
The Illinois Springfield women's cross country team raced at the NCAA DII Midwest Regional Championship on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Lewis Cross Country Course in Romeoville, Ill. The Prairie Stars finished 13th in a tough field of competition, including several top-10 nationally ranked programs and regional powerhouses.
Race Recap
UIS Men’s Cross Country Team Finishes 9th at Midwest Regional Championship
The University of Illinois Springfield men's cross country team delivered a strong performance at the 2024 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship in Romeoville, Ill., securing a 9th-place finish. This result extends the team's streak of top-10 finishes in every regional meet since 2018, underscoring the program's consistent strength in the Midwest region.
Men’s Basketball Opens Season With a Win at TRAC Over Roosevelt
The UIS men's basketball team was able to pick up their first victory of the 2024-25 season on Saturday night at TRAC against Roosevelt University. The Prairie Stars start the season 1-0 while Roosevelt drops to 0-1. UIS extends its streak to 23 consecutive home-opener victories.
UIS Women's Soccer Falls Short in GLVC Quarterfinal
In a challenging GLVC quarterfinal match, the UIS women's soccer team fell to McKendree University with a 3-1 scoreline on Sunday. The Prairie Stars, entering the match as the No. 6 seed, competed admirably but were overcome by McKendree's persistent offense.
After the Prairie Stars' quarterfinal loss, Head Coach Scott Myers expressed pride in the team's progress and the impact of the senior class.