SPRINGFIELD, IL --- The Prairie Stars improved to 2-2 on the season and 2-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference with a 3-1 victory over Truman State on Sunday. This is just the second time since joining the GLVC in 2010 that the Prairie Stars have started 2-0 in the conference, the last time coming in 2013.

Kanye Sayon got things going in the seventh minute, scoring his second goal of the season off a pass from Zach Allevi. UIS pushed the ball the length of the field, after a save from keeper Tommy Geile, and gave UIS the early lead.

The Bulldogs were given a penalty kick in the 33^rd minute, which they connected on the tie the game. UIS outshot the Bulldogs 6-2 in the opening half and saw that number grow to 7-2 in the final 45 minutes.

Jack Coombes netted the game-winning goal in the 77^th minute, heading in a perfect ball from Edward Rose, which was put into the box from near midfield following a foul. The 6'2 Coombes outjumped everybody, heading in his second goal of the season, giving UIS the 2-1 lead.

UIS capped off the victory with a goal in the 88^th minute. Mario Falsone notched his first goal of the season, capitalizing off the Truman State keeper's error.

Geile made two saves for the Prairie Stars improving to 2-2 in goal. UIS played the final 16 minutes a man up, as Truman State was issued a red card. On the game, UIS was issued two yellows, while Truman State was issued six, including a red card.

Illinois Springfield will head on the road next weekend to continue GLVC play, taking on UMSL at 7:30 pm on Friday before traveling to Maryville on Sunday with kick-off set for 2:30 pm to close the weekend.