UIS Volleyball steps away from GLVC play this weekend for the 18th annual Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover in Hammond, Ind. The Prairie Stars will face Thomas More and Lake Superior State on Friday before closing the weekend against Purdue Northwest on Saturday afternoon at the Hammond Sportsplex.

The tournament brings together 37 NCAA Division II programs from the GLVC, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). UIS will face opponents from the other two conferences throughout the weekend.

Last week, Illinois Springfield hosted Homecoming matches at home, falling 3-0 to Drury on Friday and 3-1 to Southwest Baptist on Saturday.

Friday, Oct. 16 | 9 a.m. | Court 6

UIS opens the weekend against Thomas More, which competes in the G-MAC. The Saints enter the tournament with a 7-10 overall record and a 3-6 mark in conference play. Thomas More currently sits third in the G-MAC South Division.

Friday, Oct. 16 | 2 p.m. | Court 6

The Prairie Stars will face Lake Superior State in their second match Friday. The Lakers compete in the GLIAC and enter the weekend with a 4-14 overall record and a 1-9 conference mark.

Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2 p.m. | Court 7

UIS closes the weekend against a familiar opponent in Purdue Northwest. The Prairie Stars previously faced the Pride at the Ferris State Invitational in late August, falling in three sets. UIS kept the opening set close in a 25-22 loss before dropping the final two sets, 25-16 and 25-14.

Purdue Northwest enters the crossover with a 4-13 overall record and a 2-8 mark in GLIAC play.

Tournament Information

All matches will be played at the Hammond Sportsplex in Hammond, Ind. Live statistics links and tournament information are available through the online UIS volleyball schedule. Matches will also be streamed on BallerTV, with a $40 weekend pass available.

Tickets must be purchased at the door. Admission is $12 for a single-day adult or student ticket, or $20 for a two-day pass. Children 10 and under are admitted free. The tournament is cash only.