UIS Softball Sweeps Roosevelt with Back-to-Back Shutouts

Prairie Stars win 5-0 and 7-0 to take season series 3-1

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The UIS softball team earned a pair of shutout victories over Roosevelt on Wednesday, winning 5-0 and 7-0 to secure the season series. The Prairie Stars did not allow a run on the day, as Calista Stahlhut and Alexis Carroll each tossed complete-game shutouts in dominant performances.

Why it matters

The sweep improves UIS's record to 11-4 on the season and gives them momentum heading into their next tournament in Branson, Missouri. The back-to-back shutouts also showcase the strength of the Prairie Stars' pitching staff and defense.

The details

In the first game, Stahlhut allowed just two hits and struck out 12 in a complete-game shutout. UIS scored five runs, including a two-run double by Stahlhut. In the second game, Carroll tossed a three-hit shutout with seven strikeouts. The Prairie Stars took advantage of Roosevelt's defensive miscues, scoring seven runs including RBIs from Bailey Masching and Sidney Sawyer.

  • The games were played on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Springfield Clinic Dome.
  • UIS will next compete on March 6-7 at the Grand Slam Classic in Branson, Missouri.

The players

Calista Stahlhut

A pitcher for the UIS softball team who tossed a complete-game shutout in the first game, allowing just two hits and striking out 12 batters.

Alexis Carroll

A pitcher for the UIS softball team who tossed a complete-game three-hit shutout in the second game, striking out seven batters.

Shannon Guthrie

The head coach of the UIS softball team, who praised her team's energy, effort, and execution in the two victories.

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What they’re saying

“Our team played two great games today and went hard all 14 innings. I was so excited about the energy in the dugout and the effort on the field. The team played so well to open the first part of our home schedule, and it was nice to get 10 home games in during the month of February. We've never been able to host this early in the season, and this was huge for our program.”

— Shannon Guthrie, Head Coach (channel1450.com)

“Calista had another outstanding start and led the way with a 12-strikeout performance, and she collected two RBIs of her own with a clutch double. The defense played a great game and came out strong at every position. Hailey and Bailey were key contributors offensively and had great at-bats.”

— Shannon Guthrie, Head Coach (channel1450.com)

“It was great to see Lexi go the distance for the second shutout of the day. She really stepped up and had a great day in the circle, working well with Rachel behind the plate. Bailey again had a great game at the plate with some big hits. I was very impressed with our baserunning – taking extra bases and stealing five bases as well.”

— Shannon Guthrie, Head Coach (channel1450.com)

What’s next

The Prairie Stars will compete next on March 6-7 at the Grand Slam Classic in Branson, Missouri.

The takeaway

The UIS softball team's dominant back-to-back shutout victories over Roosevelt showcase the strength of their pitching staff and defense, giving them momentum heading into their next tournament in Branson.