The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team returns from a road trip to Wisconsin for a day game at TRAC on Thursday at 11:30 a.m., celebrating Education Day with students and teachers in attendance.

Illinois Springfield (4-7, 1-3 GLVC)
The Prairie Stars fell 81-72 at Wisconsin-Parkside on Tuesday, rallying from a double-digit deficit and cutting the lead to two points late in the game. Kayla Rice and Libby Blythe led UIS with career-best scoring outputs of 29 and 19 points, respectively.

UIS ranks among the top NCAA Division II teams in three-point shooting, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc and 38.7% overall. Key contributions this season include Kayla Rice, 15.6 points per game; Allysia McDaniel, 4.5 rebounds per game; Alandyn Simmons, 4.1 rebounds per game; Julia Mingus, 12.0 points per game and 50% on 42 three-point attempts; and graduate transfer Kennedy Osterman, 12.5 points per game.

Lake Superior State (1-7, 0-2 GLIAC)
The Lakers earned their first win of the season Monday night with a 65-59 victory over Walsh, highlighted by Grace Bradford's 16 points and 22 rebounds. Bradford leads the team at 14.6 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. Dara Capaldi averages 10.5 points per game.

Game Information
Fans can follow the game live on GLVCSN or track stats online. Education Day promotions include autographs and activities for students in attendance.