The UIS baseball team lost a close match against Florida Southern, with a final score of 5-4, concluding a four-game series split. UIS started strong, taking a brief lead with a sacrifice fly and a two-run home run by Brian Daker, but Florida Southern countered with timely home runs to secure their victory. Despite nine hits and several scoring opportunities, the Prairie Stars fell short in the end. The defeat leaves UIS with a record of 5-2 as they shift gears for upcoming home games.

By the Numbers
  • UIS recorded 9 hits in the game.
  • Tyler Thompson went 4-for-5 with 1 RBI.
State of Play
  • The game was the final contest of the opening series for UIS, resulting in a split with Florida Southern.
  • Graham Kasey pitched five innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out three batters.
What's Next

UIS is set to host their first home games of the season on February 20 against the UMSL Tritons, followed by an away matchup on February 22 in St. Louis.

Bottom Line

The Prairie Stars showed promise but will need to capitalize on their scoring chances in future games to ensure better outcomes as they continue their season.