There's never a dull moment on the Prairie, and this week is no exception as the Prairie Stars gear up for another busy stretch of competition. It's a big week of home basketball, with both the women's and men's teams hosting Lincoln and UMSL at TRAC, while Track & Field sends a duo to Boston for the John Thomas Terrier Classic. Tennis and Softball also officially kicks off their seasons.

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Thursday, Jan. 29
5:30 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. Lincoln (HOME)
UIS (7-11, 4-6 GLVC) fell 81-49 at Drury on Thursday. Saturday's game at Missouri S&T was canceled due to winter weather and rescheduled for Feb. 10. Lincoln (4-14, 2-9 GLVC) lost 79-68 to McKendree on Thursday. Lincoln is in its second season in the GLVC; UIS leads this opponent 2-0 all-time.

7:30 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. Lincoln (HOME)
UIS (12-6, 8-2), atop the GLVC standings, pulled off a 19-point comeback to win 87-72 at Drury. Saturday's game at No. 9 Missouri S&T was rescheduled for Feb. 10. Lincoln won 86-67 over Maryville on Thursday and lost 60-48 to McKendree on Saturday. Last year, Lincoln defeated UIS in Jefferson City, so UIS looks to earn its first victory against the Blue Tigers.

Basketball Promotions: Springfield Day with all your local favorites—don't miss it!

Friday, Jan. 30
12:00 & 2:00 p.m. – Softball at Roosevelt
The Prairie Stars open their 2026 campaign when UIS (33-20, 17-11 GLVC in 2025) faces Roosevelt (17-31, 11-17 GLIAC in 2025) in a doubleheader at The Dome in Rosemont, Ill.
Channel 1450: UIS Softball Season Preview

Saturday, Jan. 31
3:30 p.m. CT (4:30 p.m. ET) – Track & Field at John Thomas Terrier Classic
Madelyn Miller-Ross and Marissa Roggensack compete in the evening 5k races in Boston, Mass.

1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET) – Women's Tennis at Tiffin
After an exhibition vs. SIUE in mid-January, the Prairie Stars play their first official match of the 2026 season. Tiffin leads the all-time series 2-0, and UIS looks to get its first win in this matchup.
*This is an updated match time as of 1/26/2026.

1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET) – Men's Tennis at Tiffin
Head Coach Henrique Leal begins his first full season. After a challenging 2025, the Prairie Stars are eager to hit the courts in 2026 and continue building on the momentum the team showed in the fall. UIS looks to even the all-time series against Tiffin (1-2).
*This is an updated match time as of 1/26/2026.

1:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. UMSL (HOME)
UIS faces a key conference rematch against the Tritons, who are undefeated in GLVC play (15-2 overall, 11-0 GLVC). The Prairie Stars fell 69-46 at UMSL in late November and will look to use the home-court advantage to turn the tide midseason. This matchup is an important opportunity for UIS to build on the season and challenge the top team in the conference.

3:00 p.m. – Men's Basketball vs. UMSL (HOME)
UIS faces its first conference rematch of the year. The Prairie Stars defeated UMSL 86-76 at UMSL in late November, launching a 6-0 GLVC start. UMSL (12-8, 6-5 GLVC) won 99-72 against crosstown rival Maryville last Saturday. UIS trails 6-19 all-time against UMSL but aims to continue the momentum from their November victory—the first road win over UMSL since 2018 and the first program win over them since 2022.

Basketball Promotions: Family Day presented by Bank of Springfield, plus Alumni Day and National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebrations.

Sunday, Feb. 1
10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET) – Women's Tennis at Findlay
UIS continues its season-opening road trip in Findlay, Ohio, at assistant coach Elina Ivanova's alma mater. 
*This is an updated match time as of 1/26/2026.

10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET)   – Men's Tennis at Findlay
The season-opening road trip continues Sunday in Findlay, Ohio.
*This is an updated match time as of 1/26/2026.

In Other News
Mark your calendar for the upcoming special event with Coach Wood, and don't forget the rescheduled basketball games at Missouri S&T!

Tuesday, Feb. 3
1:00 p.m. – Colin Wood Flag Football Coach Welcome Event
UIS welcomes its newest head coach, Colin Wood, as he begins building the Prairie Stars' flag football program—the newest addition to UIS Athletics and part of the nation's fastest-growing women's sport. Join us to hear Coach Wood's first remarks and meet the leader shaping this exciting new chapter for UIS Athletics.

Tuesday, Feb. 10
5:30 p.m. – Women's Basketball at Missouri S&T (rescheduled from Jan. 24)
7:30 p.m. – Men's Basketball at Missouri S&T (rescheduled from Jan. 24)