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The UIS softball team has been included among the 10 programs under consideration in the first release of the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Rankings, published Wednesday on NCAA.com. This initial release presents teams in alphabetical order, with ranked listings to follow in subsequent editions. The Prairie Stars hold a 25-16 overall record and are 25-14 in regional play.

The UIS baseball team will host Rockhurst in its final home series of the regular season this week, with an adjusted schedule due to forecasted weather. The Prairie Stars and Hawks will now play doubleheaders at 12:00 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday at the UIS Baseball Field. Senior Day recognition will take place following the conclusion of Friday's second game. Illinois Springfield (24-11, 14-5 GLVC)

Briar Nevills and Ryan Jones represented the UIS men's track and field team on Wednesday during day one of the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Cal. Nevills competed in the morning heat of the 10,000 meters and placed 6th in his section of 22 runners. He clocked a personal best time of 30:35.76, continuing a strong outdoor season. Later in the evening, Ryan Jones raced in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing 14th in his heat with a season-best time of 9:37.98. Up Next

The UIS baseball team has adjusted its upcoming home series against Rockhurst. Originally scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, the series will now feature 12:00 p.m. doubleheaders on Thursday and Friday at the UIS Baseball Field. At the conclusion of Friday's second game, UIS will honor its senior student-athletes in a special postgame ceremony. Fans are encouraged to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of the senior class.

Three distance runners from the UIS men's track & field team will compete this week at the Bryan Clay Invitational, one of the most competitive collegiate meets in the nation. Entries The Prairie Stars will be represented in three distance events over the course of two days at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Briar Nevills is set to open the meet for UIS in the 10,000 meters on Wednesday morning, aiming to lower his season best in a deep and competitive field.