Sunday, March 30: Springfield High School standout Malia Bender’s college team loses to Lincoln Blue Tigers

Malia Bender

By Sangamon Sun

Mar 31, 2025

On Sunday, March 30, former Springfield High School standout Malia Bender’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, lost 1-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers.

The game took place at Lincoln Softball Field. This was their second matchup against the Blue Tigers this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at 12 p.m. at UIS Softball Complex against McKendree Bearcats.

Malia Bender

Utility player

Senior

5′3″

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