Horizon League, Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois' other sports join new league after football ditched the MAC
When Northern Illinois football left the Mid-American Conference for the Mountain West in January, many wondered what would happen to the rest of the school’s athletic programs. That question has been answered.
Northern Illinois accepts invitation to Horizon League for basketball, most other sports
Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Horizon League in basketball and most other sports except football.
Why NIU sees joining the Horizon League — and splitting up its sports — as ‘the right fit and the right time’
In front of a backdrop sporting the Northern Illinois and Horizon League logos Thursday at the NIU Convocation Center, Huskies athletic director Sean Frazier declared a second victory in two months for his department.
14 Northern Illinois University sports programs joining the Horizon League
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Northern Illinois to move non-football programs to Horizon League in 2026
Northern Illinois will move its basketball and other non-football programs to the Horizon League in 2026, the Board of Trustees approved in a vote Thursday. The move is the result of NIU recently announcing it will join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member in 2026.
Horizon League to adopt Northern Illinois as new member
The Cleveland State men’s and women’s basketball programs will have new competition in the Horizon League next season. The Horizon League is making Northern Illinois University a new member of the conference,
Cleveland State men’s basketball falls to Wright State, loses shot at Horizon League regular-season title
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State suffered another upset loss. This time, to Wright State, 82-76. Coming off the overtime ...
NKU basketball gets ready for Senior Day, Horizon League tournament
The Norse have two regular-season games left this week, then begin the Horizon League conference tournament next week.
Robert Morris men win, clinch at least share of Horizon League title
Robert Morris added yet another impressive highlight Thursday night to its electrifying men’s basketball season. The ...
Robert Morris beats IU Indianapolis 82-68 to clinch a share of Horizon League regular-season title
Josh Omojafo had 27 points and Robert Morris beat IU Indianapolis 82-68 on Thursday night to clinch at least a share of the Horizon League regular-season title.
UWGB women's basketball plays for the regular-season Horizon League title Saturday at the Kress Center
The UWGB women's basketball team has won 18 consecutive games entering a Saturday contest against Purdue Fort Wayne.
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NIU to join Horizon League in 2026
Northern Illinois University will join the Horizon League as a full member with 14 sports set to begin competition in the ...
UWM basketball's hopes for a regular season Horizon League title take a hit in loss to Robert Morris
Milwaukee's regular season Horizon hopes aren't completely dashed. Cleveland State lost to Oakland later Sunday afternoon, ...
Ranking Eagles' free agents with new league year on horizon
The NFL's free-agent tampering period begins in just 12 days and the Eagles could lose quite a few of their key contributors ...