SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The University of Illinois Springfield men's basketball team got things started on a high note on Wednesday, winning its home opener in convincing fashion, but the Prairie Stars now turn their attention to the road for their next three games. UIS heads to Trevecca Nazarene on Saturday before playing Lincoln U in the first of two contests against the Tigers on Monday. A short turnaround sees the Prairie Stars heading back to Lindenwood in St. Charles on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

OPPONENT SCOUT
The Trojans are 1-2 and recently competed against GLVC foe Maryville (L) and Truman (W). Byron Sanford leads all scorers with 15.7 points per game, while also leading in assists and rebounds. TNU also played Vanderbilt in an exhibition game. Vandy won 83-56.

LINCOLN
All-MIAA honorable mention seniors Joshua Buie and Mike Smith return this season. Buie led Lincoln with 86 assists and 46 steals, with the latter stat ranking third in the MIAA, and averaged 15.3 points per night. Smith led the Blue Tigers with 15.8 points per game while averaging 4.7 rebounds. LU added six newcomers on the squad, including DI transfers Blake Rallings (Mississippi Valley State) and Victor Scott (Chicago State). The Tigers are currently 1-2 and play back-to-back contests before taking one day off to face the Prairie Stars.

QUICK HITS
UIS continued its winning streak in home openers bringing the tally to 12 straight and seven in TRAC.

TRIPLE PLAYS
Freshman VINCENT WALKER was on fire against RMU, scoring four triples in his debut as a Prairie Star.

HEY, WE KNOW YOU
This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams with UIS owning a 2-1 edge in the series

NEW FACES
The Prairie Stars are guided by a brand new coaching staff led by head coach Bill Walker. Walker added seven newcomers in the off season - four transfers, two sophomores and one freshman.

CONSISTENT-THREE
As the Prairie Stars enter 2014-15, they hope to continue a streak that stretches back 10 years. Illinois Springfield has hit at least one three-pointer in 294 straight games dating back to Feb. 21, 2004 when the Prairie Stars went 0-for-9 from long range