Northern Illinois non-football sports join new conference

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 conference move this week.
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.
Kent State plays conference foe Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois takes on Kent State in MAC play Wednesday. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season.
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.
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.
Byers and Elmer score 22 points apiece to help Miami (Ohio) knock off Northern Illinois 87-58
Brant Byers and Eian Elmer scored 22 points apiece to lead Miami (Ohio) to an 87-58 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Northern Illinois visits Suder and Miami (OH)
Miami (OH) hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Peter Suder scored 22 points in Miami (OH)'s 96-92 overtime win over the Kent State Golden Flashes.
Northern Illinois at Miami (OH) odds, tips and betting trends - February 25
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Northern Illinois could see multiple days near 50° this week
Thanks to a little bit of sunshine, most Stateline locales were able to reach the low 40s Sunday afternoon. This upward swing ...
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Coyotes drop 4-3 decision to Northern Illinois
The South Dakota tennis team (3-4) dropped a heartbreaker 4-3 match to Northern Illinois (9-2) Friday morning inside the ...
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Northern Illinois vs. Bowling Green March 4 Tickets & Start Time
Tuesday's MAC slate includes the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-22, 1-13 MAC) against the Bowling Green Falcons (11-16, 5-9 MAC), at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Advertisement Article continues below this ...
RECRUITING: 2026 Michigan Lineman Jeremiah Benson Commits To Northern Illinois
Defensive lineman Jeremiah Benson of Michigan's West Bloomfield High School announced his commitment to the Northern Illinois ...
Fundraiser dinner in Rockford supports northern Illinois veterans
An Honorable Night Out” fundraiser dinner is presented by the Allen James Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Foundation.
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Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan March 1 Tickets & Start Time
Saturday's MAC slate includes the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-21, 1-12 MAC) against the Western Michigan Broncos (9-17, 6-7 MAC), at 4:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Advertisement Article continues below ...