The busiest week of the basketball season so far comes to TRAC as conference play moves into full swing. UIS will host three GLVC doubleheaders, each packed with fun for Prairie Stars fans, beginning Monday night.

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Monday, Dec. 1
5:30 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. William Jewell (HOME)
UIS (2-4, 0-1 GLVC) dropped its conference opener at UMSL on Saturday, setting up Monday's matchup as a chance for both teams to earn their first GLVC win. William Jewell enters at 0-4 overall and 0-0 in the GLVC. UIS trails 8-11 in the all-time series but has won three of the last five meetings. The Prairie Stars will look to return to the win column in a White Out game at TRAC.

7:30 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. William Jewell (HOME)
The Prairie Stars (4-2, 1-0 GLVC) made a statement with an 86-76 road win at UMSL on Saturday. UIS opens its GLVC home slate against William Jewell (2-3, 0-0 GLVC) in the Cardinals' conference opener. William Jewell most recently lost 82-56 to Missouri Western at home. The Cardinals hold a 10-9 edge in the all-time series.

WHITE OUT – Pack the stands in your best white gear to help white out the TRAC bleachers.

Thursday, Dec. 4
5:30 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. McKendree (HOME)
McKendree (2-2, 0-1 GLVC) comes to TRAC to continue a longstanding rivalry. The Bearcats opened conference play with a 64-49 road loss at Maryville and will host Rockhurst before traveling to Springfield. UIS has won 14 of the 51 all-time meetings, including seven of the last 16 since 2017.

7:30 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. McKendree (HOME)
Rivalry night at TRAC as UIS and McKendree meet for the 33rd time. The Bearcats enter at 4-1 overall and have yet to play a GLVC game due to a weather-related postponement. McKendree won both meetings last season, but the new-look Prairie Stars are ready for the challenge. The Bearcats will play Rockhurst on Monday before facing UIS on Thursday.

Youth Sports Day (presented by Hy-Vee) – Free admission for youth wearing a jersey

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night

Friday, Dec. 6
5:30 p.m. CT (6:30 p.m. ET) - GVSU Holiday Open
Madelyn Miller-Ross will get an early start to the indoor track & field season, competing in the 5,000 meters at Grand Valley State before the winter break.

Saturday, Dec. 6
1:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. Maryville (HOME)
UIS closes the week against Maryville (5-1, 1-0 GLVC). The Saints defeated McKendree in their conference opener and will play UMSL and Indianapolis on the road before arriving in Springfield. Maryville leads the all-time series 14-7 and has won the last three meetings after dropping three straight to UIS in 2022-23. 

3:00 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. Maryville (HOME)
UIS hosts Maryville (1-4, 0-0 GLVC) for a Blue Out at TRAC. The Saints earned their first win of the season against Union and will face UMSL and Indianapolis prior to Saturday's contest. Their previously postponed GLVC opener against McKendree is now set for next Thursday.

BLUE OUT – Wear your best UIS blue and cheer on the Prairie Stars.


Fans can take part in halftime and timeout competitions for prizes. Sign in at the ticket table upon arrival for a chance to participate.