Northern Illinois non-football sports join new conference

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.
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.
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.
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