Northern Illinois to join Horizon League in 2026

Western back to .500 in conference play with road win over Northern Illinois
Donovan Williams posted a double-double for the second consecutive game to help the Western Michigan men's basketball complete a season sweep of Northern Illino
Willis scores 17, Western Michigan takes down Northern Illinois 74-70
Led by Chansey Willis Jr.'s 17 points, the Western Michigan Broncos defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 74-70.
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.
Western Michigan visits Northern Illinois after Willis' 34-point game
BOTTOM LINE: Western Michigan visits Northern Illinois after Chansey Willis Jr. scored 34 points in Western Michigan's 82-73 win over the Ohio Bobcats. The Huskies have gone 5-8 in home games. Northern Illinois is 0-3 in games decided by less than 4 points.
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.
Northern Illinois accepts invitation to Horizon League for basketball, most other sports
Northern Illinois accepted an invitation to join the Horizon League in basketball and most other sports except football on Thursday. The Huskies are set to become the league's 12th member and compete in 14 of its 19 sports starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
Willis leads Western Michigan against Northern Illinois
Western Michigan takes on the Northern Illinois Huskies after Chansey Willis Jr. scored 34 points in the Broncos' 82-73 win against the Ohio Bobcats
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
JB Pritzker’s administration vastly underestimated the cost and attraction of a pair of controversial programs that provide state-funded health insurance for immigrants who are not citizens, according to an audit report released Wednesday.
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.
Cleveland State basketball will have a new Horizon League opponent next season
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,
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REPORT: Northern Illinois to join Horizon League for non-football sports
[UPDATED at 5:40 p.m. EST to include new developments regarding NIU’s wrestling and gymnastics programs, as well as the reported entrance fee.] Months after their shocking announcement to leave ...
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Northern Illinois sweeps SIUE in baseball doubleheader
Northern Illinois University swept a doubleheader from SIUE baseball Friday, picking up a 5-4 come-from-behind win in Game 1 and then winning 8-4 in a seven-inning contest in Game 2 at Roy E. Lee ...
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Northern Illinois vs. Bowling Green March 4 Tickets & Start Time
Tuesday's MAC schedule includes the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-23, 1-14 MAC) meeting the Bowling Green Falcons (12-16, 6-9 MAC) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Advertisement Article continues below this ...
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Northern Illinois visits Akron following Jones' 21-point showing
Northern Illinois Huskies (5-20, 1-11 MAC) at Akron Zips (20-5, 12-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -20.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois ...
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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Basketball: Live Stream & TV Channel - Saturday, March 1
Catch Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois men’s college basketball action: live streaming and game details on Saturday, ...
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.