The University of Illinois Springfield softball team hosts their final home games of the season against UMSL and McKendree with conference tournament implications on the line, as all three teams compete for a spot in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • UIS record: 25-21 overall, 9-9 in conference
  • UIS hitting .289 as a team, scoring 210 runs
  • UMSL record: 21-23 overall, 8-10 in conference
  • UMSL hitting .297 as a team, scoring 187 runs
  • McKendree record: 28-17 overall, 11-7 in conference
  • McKendree hitting .284 as a team, scoring 184 runs
Yes, But

The Prairie Stars, Tritons, and Bearcats will face tough competition in the conference tournament with each team having strengths in both hitting and pitching.

State of Play
  • UIS plays UMSL on Saturday and McKendree on Sunday in crucial matchups
  • UMSL is coming off a 3-1 weekend and looks to carry that momentum
  • McKendree had a perfect 4-0 weekend, sweeping both Truman State and Upper Iowa
What's Next

The outcome of these final home games will significantly impact the seeding and chances of all three teams in the upcoming conference tournament.

Bottom Line

As the regular season winds down, the softball teams at UIS, UMSL, and McKendree are gearing up for intense competition with conference tournament berths at stake, making these final home games critical for their postseason ambitions.