Northern Illinois, Mountain West

Northern Illinois joins Mountain West Conference, setting new standard for MAC teams
Northern Illinois University's football program will join the Mountain West Conference in 2026, bringing about a significant shift in collegiate athletics and prompting implications for Mid-American Conference schools like Eastern Michigan University.
Northern Illinois football is set to join the Mountain West: Here's what it means for NIU
NIU has agreed to leave the MAC to join the Mountain West in football only and the NIU Board of Trustees will discuss the move this week. Here's what that move means for the Huskies.
Western Michigan plays Northern Illinois after Willis' 21-point game
BOTTOM LINE: Western Michigan hosts Northern Illinois after Chansey Willis Jr. scored 21 points in Western Michigan's 85-76 loss to the Buffalo Bulls. The Broncos are 2-6 in home games. Western Michigan allows 76.9 points and has been outscored by 4.3 points per game.
Eastern Michigan takes on conference foe Northern Illinois
Eastern Michigan faces Northern Illinois in a matchup of MAC teams. Wednesday's matchup is the first of the season between the squads.
Western Michigan wins 72-70 against Northern Illinois
Led by Chansey Willis Jr.’s 18 points, the Western Michigan Broncos defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 72-70
Western Michigan hangs on as Northern Illinois can't convert game-winning shot
James Dent Jr. tries to win the game with a 3-point attempt, but it's no good, giving Western Michigan a 72-70 win over Northern Illinois.
Rockford Promise Program at NIU opens for RVC transfers in fall 2025
The Rockford Promise Program at NIU opens in fall 2025 for qualifying RVC transfers, offering students a tuition-free ...
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MAC commissioner sees stability ahead after Northern Illinois departure
The Horizon League got a massive boost when Butler made back-to-back NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
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Wrestling: What to know about Northern Illinois
In the matchup, the scale favors Ohio, but both teams are similar in the MAC standings. With a win, Northern Illinois would tie Ohio for the lead in the MAC West standings. Expect Northern Illinois to ...
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NIU Wishes Notre Dame Good Luck in CFP Title Game with Highlight Video from Upset Win
Northern Illinois had some fun with their video of ... the Huskies showed highlights of their 16-14 victory over the Irish in September. NIU Football @NIU_Football Good luck tonight.
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WMU men's basketball defeats Northern Illinois 72-70
Western Michigan men’s basketball wins its second conference game in the Mid-American Conference. Despite Northern Illinois ...
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Mizzou wins double header against South Dakota, Northern Illinois
The Missouri women’s tennis team hosted their first home matches of the spring season Sunday at the Green Tennis Center.
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Area students named to Northern Illinois University Dean's List
Area students attending Northern Illinois University have been named to Northern Illinois University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Northern Illinois takes on Eastern Michigan on 5-game losing streak
BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois looks to stop its five-game skid with a win against Eastern Michigan. The Eagles are 1-7 on their home court. Eastern Michigan has a 1-10 record in games decided by 10 ...