• Rashon Burno, Men's Basketball

"We look forward to competing in the Horizon League. It is a conference that has been on the rise recently, as Oakland showed last season in the NCAA Tournament. The Horizon League is a basketball-centric conference that has great tradition, and we are excited to be a part of it."
 

• Lisa Carlsen, Women's Basketball

"It's an exciting time for NIU Athletics. We're getting the opportunity to play new teams and create new rivalries. We have had several opportunities to take the court against current Horizon League members over the years and those games have been very competitive. Our team is excited for what will come our way in the Horizon League."
 

• Sondra D'Amore, Volleyball

"Joining the Horizon League is a great opportunity for NIU volleyball.This move will be a positive change and a new opportunity for our student-athletes to find success.It is our goal to continue working toward competing at the highest level and, ultimately, winning championships. Moving to the Horizon League provides a great opportunity for us to grow as a program and continue competing in a competitive league. We are looking forward to the future in the Horizon League!"
 

• Eric Burns, Women's Tennis

"I couldn't be more thrilled about going to the Horizon League. It's a good tennis conference, and they do a great job with their championships to make it a really special event for the student-athletes. Our team is especially excited about that part of it in terms of having the opportunity to go to a neutral site every year and play for a championship. That's something I really look forward to."
 

• Kathryn Gleason, Softball

"We are excited as a department to be joining the Horizon League. The proximity of the schools in the league allows us to continue to recruit talent within the Midwest and keep that talent within our region. The Horizon League values its members and values the overall student-athlete experience."
 

• Michael O'Neill, Women's Soccer

"We are excited for the opportunities that joining the Horizon League will bring. We know as a program we will be positioned well to compete straight away in the Horizon League. We also know that this move is the best thing for NIU and NIU Athletics in the current NCAA landscape."
 

• Connie Teaberry, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country

"What an awesome move for our athletes' championship experience. Our current conference has been exceptional for the team and me, but I truly believe the Horizon League has the same competitive spirit. I'm excited about the change and looking forward to seeing our athletes compete and excel in the Horizon League."
 

• John Carlson, Men's Golf

"We are excited to join the Horizon League, a men's golf conference committed to producing championship cultures.  We look forward to the opportunities ahead, interactions with a new group of coaches and competing against the talented group of student-athletes."