The UIS men's basketball team, unbeaten in GLVC play, heads out for a two-game road swing this week beginning with a BOS Rivalry Cup matchup at Quincy on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. UIS will then travel to Kirksville, Mo., to face Truman State on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday's contest marks the lone regular-season meeting between UIS and Quincy, making it the Prairie Stars' only opportunity this season to reclaim the BOS Cup, the rivalry trophy supported by Bank of Springfield.

Illinois Springfield (9-4, 5-0 GLVC)
UIS showcased its depth and efficiency in a 91-74 home win over previously undefeated UIndy on Friday. Seven Prairie Stars scored at least eight points, and six reached double figures as UIS shot 57.7 percent from the floor.

Britton Dutton led all scorers with 17 points, shooting 4-for-5 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. Isaiah Davis added 14 points, including three made three-pointers, while Tye Banks continued his strong stretch with double figures, averaging 16.8 points over his last five games.

Jordan Rice leads UIS on the season at 19.2 points per game, while Davis follows at 14.7, shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 46.4 percent from beyond the arc. Banks (12.8 ppg) is shooting an efficient 52.6 percent, and Dutton (8.4 ppg) and Alex Stell (8.3 ppg) round out a balanced starting group. Stell also anchors the interior, averaging 8.5 rebounds per game.

UIS and Upper Iowa are the GLVC's two remaining unbeaten teams at 5-0. Upper Iowa recently entered the NABC Top 25, joining Missouri S&T (No. 17) among nationally ranked conference opponents, while McKendree is receiving votes.

Quincy (7-6, 2-3 GLVC)
Quincy split its first week of the new year, falling 93-60 at Missouri-St. Louis before earning a 65-60 road win at Lincoln. The Hawks are averaging just under 64 points per game over their last four contests.

In the loss to UMSL, Quincy shot 44.2 percent from the floor but struggled to contain the Tritons' shooting, allowing 48 first-half points. 

Against Lincoln, Quincy controlled the early tempo and capitalized on turnovers, converting them into 10 first-half points. Kincaid again led the way with 16 points, marking his seventh double-figure performance of the season.

Kincaid averages 15.2 points per game, shooting 47.3 percent from the field, while Tiernan Stynes adds 13.9 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Quincy ranks among the GLVC's most efficient offenses, shooting 47.7 percent overall.

Truman State (5-8, 2-3 GLVC)
Truman State opened 2026 with a dramatic 59-57 win over Lincoln after trailing by 10 with 11 minutes remaining. Julian Brown converted a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Drew Kingery added a free throw to seal the victory.

The Bulldogs then fell on the road at ranked Missouri S&T, rallying from a double-digit deficit before the Miners pulled away late with strong shooting and execution at the free-throw line.

Truman is led by Jahki Parrinello, who averages 17.1 points per game and has scored 222 points this season. Brown follows at 15.4 points per game, recently hitting the 200-point mark, while Emmanuel Byrd averages 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, providing a strong presence inside.

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All GLVC games are streamed on the GLVC Sports Network, with live statistics available through the host school and linked on the UIS men's basketball schedule.