Horizon League, Northern Illinois

REPORT: Northern Illinois to join Horizon League for non-football sports
Just over a month removed from announcing their intention to join the Mountain West in football, NIU is reportedly set to make a clean break with the MAC.
Northern Illinois Intends Jump to Horizon League for All Non-Football Teams
The Northern Illinois University Huskies plan to shift all non-football programs, including basketball, from the Mid-American Conference to the Horizon League in 2026. The move is pending a vote from the school's Board of Trustees Thursday.
REPORT: Northern Illinois set to join the Horizon League in 2026
An old UWGB rivalry could be reignited as soon as the 2026-2027 season.
Northern Illinois set to join the Horizon League in most sports — besides football — in 2026
The majority of the Northern Illinois athletics department is set to join the Horizon League in 2026, pending approval by the university’s board of trustees Thursday. NIU announced in January that its football team would move to the Mountain West Conference in 2026 after 18 straight seasons and 39 overall in the Mid-American Conference.
Northern Illinois non-football sports join new conference, with 2 exceptions
Northern Illinois’ non-football sports are joining the Horizon League, per Action Network. There are two exceptions, as wrestling and gymnastics aren’t represented in the Horizon. The move is pending approval of the school’s board.
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Northern Illinois set to make conference move for Olympic sports, documents say
After opting to join the Mountain West Conference in football only, Northern Illinois athletics is set to make another ...
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Robert Morris, Horizon League Will Welcome New Member in 2026
Robert Morris and the rest of the Horizon League will welcome in a 12th member to the conference in 2026. Northern Illinois ...
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Folgueiras leads Robert Morris against Cleveland State after 35-point game
12-2 Horizon League) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vikings -3.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Robert Morris visits Cleveland State after Alvaro Folgueiras scored 35 ...
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UWGB women's basketball is rising to top with best defense in the Horizon League
It permitted 71 points in back-to-back games against Northern Iowa and Illinois-Chicago. Entering its first Horizon League game of the season Dec. 4, the Phoenix ranked 232nd out of 353 NCAA ...
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Oakland vs. Cleveland State February 23 Tickets & Start Time
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Cleveland State Vikings game with ticket info, start time, stats, odds and TV channel.
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Detroit Mercy vs. Milwaukee March 1 Tickets & Start Time
Saturday's Horizon League slate includes the Milwaukee Panthers (17-9, 10-5 Horizon League) facing the Detroit Mercy Titans (8-18, 4-11 Horizon League) at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Jones leads Northern Illinois against Eastern Michigan after 28-point outing
Eastern Michigan Eagles (13-13, 6-7 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (5-21, 1-12 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois plays Eastern Michigan after Quentin ...
NIU's sports teams expected to join the Horizon League completing NIU's exodus from the MAC
The NBCUniversal-backed cable network is expected to move the trio of Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele to its 7 p.m. weekday slot Tuesday through Friday, according to two ...