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Rice Leads UIS with 26 Points in Loss at No. 23 McKendree
Prairie Stars fall to Bearcats 77-69 in GLVC matchup
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Illinois Springfield men's basketball (15-7, 11-3 GLVC) fell to McKendree (18-4, 11-3 GLVC) 77-69 on Saturday night despite matching the Bearcats with 42 points in the second half. Jordan Rice led the Prairie Stars with 26 points and three assists, while Britton Dutton contributed 22 points on nine made field goals.
Why it matters
This result has now led to a three-way tie at 11-3 at the top of the GLVC standings, making the conference race even tighter as the season winds down.
The details
UIS began the game with intensity, keeping pace with McKendree through multiple lead changes and ties. However, the Bearcats managed to pull ahead with a surge midway through the first half, leading 35-27 at the break. In the second half, UIS worked to close the gap, getting early layups from Tye Banks while consistent scoring from Rice and Dutton kept the Prairie Stars within reach. Despite the effort, UIS was unable to cut into the eight-point deficit, matching McKendree's scoring in the second half.
- The game took place on Saturday night, February 8, 2026.
The players
Jordan Rice
Led the Prairie Stars with 26 points and three assists.
Britton Dutton
Contributed 22 points on nine made field goals for the Prairie Stars.
Tye Banks
Finished with eight points and six rebounds for the Prairie Stars.
McKendree
Holds an 18-4 overall record and is also 11-3 in GLVC competition.
Illinois Springfield
Has a record of 15-7 overall and 11-3 in the GLVC.
What’s next
The Prairie Stars are back on the road Tuesday with a trip to Missouri S&T in Rolla, Mo., making up a weather-postponed contest from January. UIS will be off Thursday before traveling to UIndy on Saturday for its second matchup of the season with the Greyhounds.
The takeaway
This close loss against a ranked opponent highlights the competitiveness of the GLVC conference race, with three teams now tied for the top spot. The Prairie Stars will look to bounce back in their upcoming road games as they continue their push for a conference title.
