The University of Illinois Springfield women's basketball team were able to squeeze past Rockhurst on Saturday afternoon, 84-74, to cap a perfect weekend at home. The Prairie Stars improve to 12-9 overall, with a 10-5 record in GLVC play. Rockhurst falls to 11-8 overall, with an 8-7 record in conference play. 
 

Game Summary 

• An energetic first quarter from both teams ended with UIS on top 21-18

• The Prairie Stars were able to build on their lead in the second quarter behind a 15-5 run

• Rockhurst battled back, but UIS took a 41-34 lead into the half

• The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair as RU cut the lead to three on multiple different occasions 

• UIS stayed strong throughout the third and start of the fourth quarter to maintain the lead

• The Stars were able to ice the game at the free-throw line as they walked away with an 84-74 win
   

From the Box Score

• Liz Uhl led the Prairie Stars in scoring with 25 points on a perfect 6-for-6 from the field, including 4-for-4 from behind the arc

• Jessenia Lawson finished with 18 points along with 7 rebounds

• Bailey Parham had 13 points and 5 boards

• Shariah Gailes totaled 10 points while going a perfect 3-for-3 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line

• UIS held advantages in rebounds (32-27), assists (18-9), and bench points (48-7) on the way to victory

• The Prairie Stars shot 26-for-50 (52.0%) from the field, 7-of-19 (36.8%) from three, and 25-for-32 (78.1%) from the free-throw line

• Rockhurst shot 29-of-63 (46.0%) from the field, 3-for-17 (17.6%) from three, and 13-for-17 (76.5%) from the free-throw line

National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration
The annual National Girls and Women in Sports Game included a group photo, sign making, and coloring for youth fans, as well as a postgame autograph session. UIS Athletics thanks all who attended and invites you to join us in continued celebration Girls and Women in Sports on National Girls and Women in Sports day, this upcoming Wednesday, Feb. 7.



Around the GLVC 

• Drury, Indianapolis, Quincy, McKendree, Lewis, and UMSL joined UIS with wins on Saturday afternoon

• The top of the conference remains tight as McKendree holds a 12-3 record, while Drury and Lewis are both 11-3

• UIS sits in fourth with a 10-5 conference record
   

Up Next

UIS continues GLVC play next weekend against UMSL on Thursday and McKendree on Saturday