SPRINGFIELD, IL --- The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) will host Governors State as they continue a five game non-conference swing. The Prairie Stars have not played since a December 16^th match-up with Division I opponent, Indiana State --- which was an exhibition for the Prairie Stars.

QUICK HITS

• The Prairie Stars sit at 4-6 overall and 0-2 in the GLVC.
• UIS holds a 2-1 record at home, last defeating Cumberland 83-63 on December 11^th.
• This is the second to last non-conference game for UIS. They host Robert Morris – Peoria on January 3^rd before the full slate of GLVC action.
• This will be the first ever meeting between the two teams.
• Jamall Millison currently has 864 career points and sits nine points away from passing Dylan Sparkman for the UIS Division II all-time scoring mark.

PRAIRIE STAR TRENDS

• UIS is undefeated (4-0) when leading at the half and 0-6 when trailing at the midway mark.
• When allowing less than 70 points, the Prairie Stars are 3-0 and are 4-1 when scoring over 70 points.

FRESHMAN THROUGH SENIORS

• UIS is getting 21.9 points per game from their five freshmen.
• Bahari Amaya leads the way with 7.2 points per game followed by 6.2 from Zach Steinberg. In 16.2 minutes per game, Vince Walker averages over five points is third on the team in made 3-point field goals.
• Jamall Millison and Davi Austin are the top-two scorers for the Prairie Stars with 12.6 and 9.9 points per game, respectively. Austin is shooting 56.5 percent from the field, leading the team with 39 field goals.

A LOOK AT GOVERNORS STATE

• The Jaguars are 2-15 on the season and have lost four straight games after an 85-65 win over Purdue University – Calumet.
• The Jaguars are members of the NAIA and compete in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.).
• They surrender 91.2 points per game and have given up over 100 points four times this season, including twice in their last two games.

COMING UP NEXT
UIS will begin the New Year with a home contest against Robert Morris – Springfield on January 3^rd at 4:00 pm.