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UIS Baseball Team to Host 2022 NCAA Division II Midwest Super Regional

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The University of Illinois Springfield's baseball team, the Prairie Stars, has been selected to host the 2022 NCAA Division II Midwest Super Regional, according to the NCAA. The team will face off against Quincy in a best-of-three series on May 27-28 at the UIS Baseball Field. The Prairie Stars will bring a strong record into the Super Regionals, having won 10 consecutive games, including going 3-0 at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional this weekend. UIS will be looking to advance to the NCAA Division II National Championships in Cary, N.C.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NCAA Division II Midwest Super Regional will take place at the UIS Baseball Field on May 27-28, featuring the University of Illinois Springfield's Prairie Stars against Quincy.
  • The Prairie Stars will bring a 46-8 overall record into the Super Regionals, with a 10-game winning streak, including a 3-0 record at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
  • UIS has won the GLVC Tournament and finished first in the GLVC Blue Division this year, while Quincy has won the Midwest Regional and is runner-up in the GLVC Blue Division.
  • The teams have played five times this season, with Quincy winning three games, but UIS won the biggest matchup by a 16-3 score in the GLVC Tournament.
  • Tickets for the event will be general admission and can be purchased with cash only at the field on game days, with prices set at $10 for adults and $5 for youths, seniors, and students (with school ID).

Statistics:

  • Overall record of the UIS Prairie Stars: 46-8
  • Record of Quincy: 36-23
  • Number of consecutive games won by the Prairie Stars: 10
  • Number of games won by the Prairie Stars at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional: 3
  • Number of games won by Quincy at the Midwest Regional: 3
  • Number of times the teams have played this season: 5
  • Number of games won by Quincy this season: 3
  • Number of games won by the Prairie Stars this season: 10

Sources:

  • NCAA (no specific date provided)
  • University of Illinois Springfield (no specific date provided)

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