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The Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield men's tennis team opens its fall season this weekend in Allendale, Mich. at the ITA Midwest Small College Regional, hosted by Grand Valley State. The Prairie Stars will face key in-region opponents while giving newcomers a chance to make their mark.

The Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield men's cross country team heads north this weekend for the Lucian Rosa Invite, hosted by Wisconsin-Parkside at the Wayne E. Dannehl Cross Country Course in Kenosha, Wis. The meet will bring together top-level NCAA Division II competition, highlighted by key Midwest Region matchups. The men's championship race is scheduled for 10:15 a.m., followed by an open race at 11:45 a.m., as entries are limited in both the men's and women's championship events.

The Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield women's soccer team dropped a 5-1 decision on the road Friday night against Rockhurst. The Prairie Stars moved to 1-3-3 overall and 0-2-2 in GLVC play. After nearly 20 scoreless minutes, the Hawks broke through with a goal tucked just inside the right post following a corner kick. Rockhurst doubled its lead before halftime, taking the ball the length of the field and finishing a long build-up with a strike past starting goalkeeper Gigi Yurevich.

The Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield volleyball team will open Great Lakes Valley Conference play at TRAC this weekend, hosting Lewis on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. and Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Friday's match will serve as Hazing Prevention Night. Fans are encouraged to wear purple to show their commitment to hazing prevention and support National Hazing Prevention Week. Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield (6-4)