UIS Baseball Sweeps GLVC Opening Doubleheader

No. 25 Prairie Stars dominate William Jewell in conference opener

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:01am

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The No. 25-ranked University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) baseball team opened Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play with a doubleheader sweep over William Jewell College on Friday. UIS combined a potent offense, hitting four home runs, with solid pitching to win the first game 15-3 and the second game 11-4.

Why it matters

This strong start to conference play puts UIS in a good position early in the GLVC season. The Prairie Stars are looking to build on their 13-6 overall record and make a push towards the conference tournament and NCAA Division II postseason.

The details

In the first game, UIS jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, scoring in double digits. Corey Boyette hit two home runs, and Noah Caceres drove in four runs with a bases-clearing double. Ben Benoit earned the win on the mound. The second game followed a similar script, with UIS taking an early 4-1 lead and then pulling away late. Tommy Atkinson, Boyette, and Kaden Griffitts each hit solo home runs, and Trey Carter picked up the win on the mound.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Game one started at 1:00 p.m. local time.
  • Game two followed immediately after, starting around 4:00 p.m. local time.

The players

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)

The No. 25-ranked NCAA Division II baseball team competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).

William Jewell College

The opponent for UIS in this GLVC opening doubleheader, with a 4-12 overall record entering the series.

Corey Boyette

A UIS player who hit two home runs in the first game.

Noah Caceres

A UIS player who hit a bases-clearing double in the first game.

Trey Carter

The UIS pitcher who earned the win in the second game.

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What’s next

The two teams will play two more games on Saturday, March 14, 2026 starting at 1:00 p.m. local time to complete the four-game GLVC opening series.

The takeaway

UIS has started GLVC play in dominant fashion, sweeping the doubleheader and showing off an impressive combination of power hitting and solid pitching. If the Prairie Stars can sustain this level of play, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the GLVC race and potentially the NCAA Division II tournament.