The UIS basketball season is in full swing, with three home games at TRAC this week. Season tickets and single-game tickets remain on sale online. Stay connected with all Prairie Stars teams—including spring sport announcements—by signing up for email updates here.

Tuesday, Nov. 18
5:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball at Purdue Northwest
The Prairie Stars close a three-game road stretch at Purdue Northwest. UIS showed encouraging flashes last weekend, opening strong in both contests before coming up short against Hillsdale and Tiffin. The Pride (1-1) defeated Tiffin by five and fell to Hillsdale by 18.

7:00 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. Judson (HOME)
The Prairie Stars (1-1) host Judson (2-4) in their 2025-26 home opener, seeking their 24th consecutive home-opening win at TRAC. UIS opened the season with a commanding 88-56 win over Roosevelt before falling 95-77 at Parkside in a pair of key regional matchups. UIS and Judson are tied 1-1 all-time, with the Prairie Stars winning in 2023 and Judson earning the victory in 2002.

Friday, Nov. 21
7:00 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. Williams Baptist (HOME)
UIS returns to TRAC for a Friday night matchup against undefeated Williams Baptist (3-0).

Saturday, Nov. 22
11:00 a.m. – NCAA DII Cross Country Championships
Senior Madelyn Miller-Ross competes in the NCAA DII Women's 6k Championship in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at the Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course. This marks her first national appearance in cross country and the third NCAA championship of her career, having competed at indoor and outdoor nationals in 2024-25.
Watch live on NCAA.com.

1:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. Ferris State (HOME)
UIS women's basketball hosts Ferris State (3-1) in its home opener Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs are off to a strong start, highlighted by a 97-67 win over Drury on Sunday.