Marquette Academy standout Nick Melvin’s college team won in NCAA Division II game on Sunday, February 25

UIS Prairie Stars Coach Trevor Forde (2024) | UIS Prairie Stars

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 25, 2024

On Sunday, February 25, former Marquette Academy standout Nick Melvin’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, won 17-7 in their NCAA Division II game against the Davenport Panthers.

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois. This was their fourth matchup against the Davenport Panthers this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in Springfield, Illinois against Trevecca Nazarene Trojans.

Name: Nick Melvin

Position: Outfielder

Hometown: Ottawa

Height: 5′11″

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