The University of Illinois Springfield volleyball program hosted the inaugural Capital Classic on Friday and Saturday, and the Prairie Stars capped the 12-match event in exciting fashion.
UIS and Wayne State played the nightcap Saturday, and it was a close one at The Recreation and Athletic Center.
The Stars pulled off a 17-20, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 17-15 win to avoid dropping to 1-3.
They head into the second week of the season 2-2 thanks to a huge rally.
A NCAA Division II volleyball tournament in Springfield was a great idea. I hope it returns next year.
This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on September 3, 2016.
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Sunday, September 4, 2016
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Volleyball: UIS wins opener
Sophomore Emma Burkle hit eight kills and sophomore Alyssa Hasler served four aces as the University of Illinois Springfield opened the season with a 25-15, 25-16, 25-17 win against Ohio Valley at the Capital Classic.
UIS junior Lexi Hall contributed 20 assists at The Recreation and Athletic Center.
Freshman Rachel Cobert led the team with six digs. Upper Iowa beat UIS 25-13, 25-18, 26-24 in the nightcap. Hasler and Alli Splitt had eight kills apiece.
Hall collected 20 assists for the Stars (1-1).
This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on September 2, 2016.
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UIS junior Lexi Hall contributed 20 assists at The Recreation and Athletic Center.
Freshman Rachel Cobert led the team with six digs. Upper Iowa beat UIS 25-13, 25-18, 26-24 in the nightcap. Hasler and Alli Splitt had eight kills apiece.
Hall collected 20 assists for the Stars (1-1).
This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on September 2, 2016.
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Friday, September 2, 2016
UIS women's soccer team aims to increase scoring, wins
The University of Illinois Springfield women’s soccer team could have had a much better record for the 2015 season had the Prairie Stars not lost six games by a single goal.
Despite the near misses, UIS set the program record for most wins in a season with a 5-11-2 record. It also set the record for Great Lakes Valley Conference wins with a 4-9-2 mark.
“Our goal is to make more history and set a record again for most wins,” UIS junior forward Emily Matsen said. “It’s good we set it last year, but we want to improve on that and make the conference tournament.”
Added UIS junior center back Regina Bolin, “Last year was definitely a steppingstone for this year, and this year we have a lot more talent.”
The team was featured by The State Journal-Register on September 2, 2016.
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Despite the near misses, UIS set the program record for most wins in a season with a 5-11-2 record. It also set the record for Great Lakes Valley Conference wins with a 4-9-2 mark.
“Our goal is to make more history and set a record again for most wins,” UIS junior forward Emily Matsen said. “It’s good we set it last year, but we want to improve on that and make the conference tournament.”
Added UIS junior center back Regina Bolin, “Last year was definitely a steppingstone for this year, and this year we have a lot more talent.”
The team was featured by The State Journal-Register on September 2, 2016.
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