Player Profile: James Range
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 30, 2013
“I take pride in telling people that I play college baseball. And for the rest of my life I can look back and say how lucky I was that I got to play for so long,” said junior pitcher James Range. Range graduated from Highland High School and majors in criminal justice. Range is the son... Read More
UIS softball says goodbye to senior players
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 30, 2013
This past Sunday, UIS softball welcomed Drury to a GLVC double header with hopes of the conference tournament in their grasp. The double header against Drury was the team’s last home game. In game one, UIS dominated with a score of 5-2. In the first inning, Drury started off with one run;... Read More
UIS baseball falls short in double header, raise money for cancer
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 23, 2013
UIS fell short against Missouri S&T on Saturday, April 20 as they welcomed the team to a GLVC doubleheader. Due to the rough weather from the past week, the field condition was poor. UIS lost both games against Missouri S&T with a score in the first game of (5-0) and the second game... Read More
Men in heels raise sexual assault awareness
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 23, 2013
I am man enough to walk a mile in her shoes. A phenomenon that hit Springfield seven years ago, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is an event that assists victims of sexual assault to speak out. This event literally put men in women’s shoes, and mirror what numerous women experience daily. ... Read More
Player profile: Kellee Mahaffey
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 17, 2013
“Being a college athlete is definitely the most surreal feeling, in a good way of course. It’s a major accomplishment for anyone, including myself, and it’s just a whole different ball game. The best of the best play college volleyball so the game is more intense and so much more fun... Read More
Softball splits double header over weekend
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 17, 2013
On March 14, UIS hosted a double header against Rockhurst. With an upsetting first loss against Rockhurst with a score of 12-9, UIS came back in the second game and dominated with a score of 8 -0. In the first game against Rockhurst, UIS struggled in the first inning, allowing Rockhurst to... Read More
Baseball swept by Rockhurst in three out of four games
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 10, 2013
After being swept by Rockhurst on Saturday, UIS baseball came back Sunday and split with Rockhurst. In game one against Rockhurst, junior pitcher, James Range started the game strong by striking out the first Rockhurst player. That didn’t stop Rockhurst for long, as they were able to score... Read More
Player profile: Carin Fearing
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 10, 2013
Carin Fearing brings impressive skill to UIS as she becomes one of the leading scorers for the women’s soccer team during the 2012 fall season. Although still new to the conference, UIS women’s soccer is still making slight steps to improve. Fearing has proven to be a star that can... Read More
Tennis crushes Maryville but gets dominated by UMSL
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 2, 2013
UIS Tennis soared to the top as they defeated Maryville; however UIS struggled to maintain the lead as they slipped away from University of Missouri St. Louis. On March 29, UIS men and women faced the Maryville Saints and both teams dominated in doubles and singles. UIS men finished strong... Read More
Two losses, a win and a rain suspension
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 2, 2013
UIS softball takes home a win against Drury and an upset loss against UMSL over the weekend. In the beginning of the first game against Drury, UIS gave away points, making errors and allowing Drury to advance. By the third inning, the team stepped up its game as sophomore Jordyn Amos hit a... Read More
Women’s soccer coach leaves UIS, mixed feelings
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
March 27, 2013
Mixed feelings erupt as Pete Kowall leaves the UIS women’s soccer program without a head coach for the spring season. Kowall has coached UIS women’s soccer since it began, and leaves after five seasons. Kowall will begin his new journey at a Division I college in Indiana. “I feel that... Read More
UIS softball and baseball loses double headers over weekend
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
March 27, 2013
Prairie Star softball fails to score UIS softball loses in a double header against University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL). During both games, UIS held up a strong battle offensively and defensively against UMSL. During the first two innings, UIS was unable to get any players on base; however,... Read More
Silenced. Domestic violence proves under reported
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2013
It is estimated that only 23 percent of domestic violence cases are reported. These statistics fall tremendously short of the actual instances of abuse every year. Domestic victimization is often under reported for reasons such as intimidation, embarrassment, lack of resources and isolation... Read More
UIS men’s golf has poor showing at tournament
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2013
With tough competition and rough terrain, UIS men’s golf took 10th place during the Frito Lay/Taco Bell intercollegiate golf tournament on Feb. 18 in Philadelphia, Miss. The first day of the tournament, Feb. 17, UIS posted scores of 324/324 which put them 8th place position for the day. Senior... Read More
Men’s basketball slips away from another win
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2013
After a tough battle against Maryville, UIS could not finish. After back to back plays and tremendous teamwork, UIS men’s basketball could not catch a break as they lost Thursday night. In the first half of the game, UIS struggled to gain control as Maryville dominated the opening minutes... Read More
Softball and baseball anticipates a great season
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2013
As spring approaches University of Illinois Springfield softball and baseball are excited to see what is in store for the new season. Softball With an overall record from the previous season of 36-21 and 22-12 in the GLVC play, UIS softball is ready to take its title. Last spring, UIS softball... Read More
Player profile: Brooke Carroll
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2013
Brooke Carroll, an infielder for UIS softball, hopes for another impressive softball season. Carroll started her softball career in her hometown, Columbia, Ill., and has been playing since she was in the third grade. Her inspiration to continue to play softball was Jenny Finch, since Brooke... Read More
Prairie Stars faces tough weekend, lose against Missouri S&T and Drury
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2013
UIS women’s basketball fell short last week as they lost both home games. While UIS dominated both games, luck was not in their favor. Missouri S&T On Feb. 14, UIS played Missouri S&T. The Prairie Stars controlled the first half of the game, and came out on fire with a 13-2 lead... Read More
A win and a loss on the road for men’s basketball
Cameryn Barbeau, Guest Writer
February 12, 2013
UIS men’s basketball started strong on the road, but they unfortunately fell short at the end. Coming home with a win and a loss, UIS men’s basketball proved they are here to make a name in the conference, and will fight to be remembered. During the game against Rockhurst, UIS men’s basketball... Read More
Player Profile: Jose Luis Ortega Vaquero
Cameryn Barbeau, Guest Writer
February 12, 2013
UIS tennis has turned over a new leaf, not only by getting recruits from across the country, but also by getting recruits across the ocean. Jose Luis Ortega Vaquero is a native of Madrid and is just one of many from Spain that chose UIS to play tennis. Vaquero started playing tennis at a young... Read More
