UIS Baseball Drops Two to Northwood on Monday
The UIS baseball team dropped both games against Northwood on Monday, falling to a 3-5 overall record. The Prairie Stars hit two home runs in a 4-2 loss in the seven-inning opener, while the Timberwolves pulled away for a 12-5 win in the nine-inning series finale. Despite recording 12 hits in the second game, UIS couldn't overcome an early deficit as Northwood built a commanding lead through the middle innings.
Ty Hollandsworth Named GLVC Player of the Week
Illinois Springfield senior outfielder Ty Hollandsworth has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Hollandsworth, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., batted .571 (4-for-7) in two games on Sunday, the first half of the Prairie Stars' series against Northwood. He posted a .625 on-base percentage and demonstrated impressive power with three home runs for a 1.857 slugging percentage. Hollandsworth drove in five runs, scoring four.
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