Horizon League, Northern Illinois

As football heads west, Northern Illinois to join Horizon League in 2026
Northern Illinois, a longtime member of the Mid-American Conference, is joining the Horizon League for most of its sports offerings starting with the 2026-27 academic year. That includes men's and women's basketball, which will increase the Horizon League's basketball pools to 12 schools.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 people familiar with the matter.
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.
Bowling Green faces Northern Illinois following Kohler’s 22-point showing
Bowling Green visits the Northern Illinois Huskies after Paige Kohler scored 22 points in the Falcons' 91-61 victory against the Ohio Bobcats.
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Northern Illinois plans to move non-football programs to Horizon League in 2026
Northern Illinois’ board previously authorized $2 million for an entrance fee to join the Mountain West in football. The Mountain West will pay the Huskies an incentive payment to join the ...
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois odds, tips and betting trends - March 1
The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-23, 1-14 MAC) hope to end a nine-game losing streak when they host the Western Michigan Broncos (10-18, 7-8 MAC) at 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at NIU ...
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Preview: Men’s basketball defending Millett Hall against Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois dropped its first six matchups in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play, including a 84-69 defeat against the ...
Northern Illinois visits Suder and Miami (OH)
BOTTOM LINE: Miami (OH) takes on Northern Illinois after Peter Suder scored 22 points in Miami (OH)'s 96-92 overtime win over the Kent State Golden Flashes. The RedHawks have gone 13-1 in home games.
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.
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MSU football to host Illinois 2026 DL prospect in March
A defensive line prospect from Illinois will be visiting Michigan State next month as part of the Spartans' spring recruiting ...
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Women's basketball snaps 18-game losing streak, beats Northern Illinois 76-72
The Eagles defeated the Northern Illinois University Huskies on the road for their first win in Mid-American Conference play ...