The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars return to action Saturday with a road matchup against the Indianapolis Greyhounds, marking the second meeting between the two teams this season. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET) in Indianapolis.
Illinois Springfield (15-8, 11-4 GLVC)
UIS enters the weekend positioned among the top teams in the GLVC standings, one of six 11-win teams closely trailing the 12-3 Rockhurst Hawks.
The Prairie Stars have built their success on offensive efficiency and balance. UIS ranks fifth in the GLVC in scoring offense (80.0 ppg) and third in team field-goal percentage (.472), consistently generating high-quality looks through ball movement and interior-exterior balance. UIS has paired that efficiency with steady control, posting a +7.8 scoring margin, fourth-best in the conference.
UIS has also shown resilience throughout the season, rarely being pushed out of games and demonstrating the ability to string together extended runs. Controlling tempo will be key as the Prairie Stars look to assert themselves on the road.
Offensively,
Jordan Rice leads UIS at 17.3 points per game, followed by
Isaiah Davis (13.0 ppg),
Tye Banks (11.5 ppg), and
Britton Dutton (10.3 ppg).
Alex Stell anchors the interior, averaging 8.5 rebounds per game, giving UIS a consistent presence on the glass.
Indianapolis (13-11, 11-5 GLVC)
UIndy enters Saturday riding a two-game winning streak and sits just behind UIS in the conference standings. The Greyhounds rank sixth in the GLVC in scoring offense (77.9 ppg) and have leaned on efficient shooting and strong rebounding to stay competitive in league play.
Indianapolis is led by Carmelo Harris, who averages 16.2 points per game while shooting over 40 percent from three-point range. Tyler Parrish (12.6 ppg) adds another perimeter threat.
Follow Along
The game will be streamed on GLVCSN, with live stats available online.