UIS enters a full slate of action this week, highlighted by softball's final games at the Springfield Clinic Dome and the start of postseason competition for track and field. Sign up for email updates to get news from your favorite teams delivered straight to your inbox.

Monday, Feb. 23
10:30 a.m. – Women's Tennis vs. Evangel (Springfield, Mo.)
The Prairie Stars travel to Springfield, Mo., for a Monday morning matchup against Evangel. The NAIA opponent is 0-3 and recently faced GLVC foe Truman State, providing a common point of comparison early in the season.

10:30 a.m. – Men's Tennis vs. Evangel 
UIS will also meet Evangel (0-2) on Monday morning in Springfield, Mo. Evangel competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and provides another non-conference test for the Prairie Stars.

Wednesday, Feb. 25
12:00 & 2:00 p.m. – Softball vs. Roosevelt
The Prairie Stars (10-4) close out a 10-game homestand at the Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park. UIS went 3-1 at last week's tournament and previously split a season-opening road doubleheader with Roosevelt (5-3). Wednesday's rematch brings a chance to take the season series.

Thursday, Feb. 26
5:30 p.m. – Women's Basketball at William Jewell
UIS (12-14, 9-9 GLVC) saw a three-game win streak end Saturday in a narrow loss to Upper Iowa. The Prairie Stars sit around ninth in the GLVC standings and need movement in the final weekend to secure a conference tournament berth. First up is William Jewell College (1-23, 1-17 GLVC), a team UIS defeated 75-49 on Dec. 1.

7:30 p.m. – Men's Basketball at William Jewell
The Prairie Stars (17-9, 13-5 GLVC) have already clinched a tournament spot and are jockeying for seeding. After wins over Lewis and Upper Iowa, UIS faces William Jewell (17-9, 13-5 GLVC) in a key matchup between two conference contenders. UIS edged the Cardinals 61-60 in December.

Friday, Feb. 27
2:00 p.m. (CT) – Baseball vs. Lake Erie (Atlantic Region Crossover)
No. 19 UIS (7-3) travels to West Virginia for the Atlantic Region Crossover, a multi-site event. Game one comes against Lake Erie (0-7) in Fairmont, W.V. The teams last met in 2014, splitting a four-game series. UIS looks to take the all-time series lead.

Saturday, Feb. 28
All Day – Track & Field at GLVC Indoor Championships
UIS competes in the indoor postseason at the GLVC Indoor Track and Field Championships. Athletes qualified based on top conference marks during the season, with start lists announced early in the week. The 5,000-meter final is among the headline events featuring Prairie Stars.

11:30 a.m. (CT) – Baseball vs. Walsh (Atlantic Region Crossover)
Game two of the weekend is in Salem, W.V., against Walsh (3-1). The teams have met once before — a UIS victory that propelled the Prairie Stars to the Midwest Regional final during their 2022 run to the NCAA Division II Championships in Cary, N.C.

12:00 p.m. – Women's Basketball at Rockhurst
UIS closes the regular season against Rockhurst (7-17, 3-15 GLVC). The Prairie Stars won the first meeting 86-36 and will look to finish strong and secure a postseason spot.

1:00 p.m. – Women's Tennis vs. Roosevelt (Home)
UIS returns to the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center to host Roosevelt (5-2). It marks the first meeting between the programs. The Lakers, in their second year of NCAA Division II membership, enter on a two-match skid.

1:00 p.m. – Men's Tennis vs. Roosevelt (Home)
The Prairie Stars face Roosevelt (3-4) for the first time. The Lakers had won two straight before falling 6-1 to UIC on Sunday.

3:00 p.m. – Men's Basketball at Rockhurst
Rockhurst (21-5, 15-3 GLVC) sits atop the GLVC standings. The Hawks won the first meeting 84-56. UIS aims to build momentum heading into postseason play with a statement road win.

Sunday, Mar. 1
All Day – Track & Field at GLVC Indoor Championships
Championship Sunday features finals across most events, including the mile and 3,000 meters, as the Prairie Stars look to bring home all-conference performances to close out the indoor season.

11:30 a.m. (CT) – Baseball vs. Salem (Atlantic Region Crossover)
UIS wraps up the weekend in Morgantown, W.V., against Salem (6-3). Salem has won six straight after opening the season 0-3. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs.