NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES WOMEN'S LACROSSE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Founded in 1895 and currently enrolling 15,649 students in DeKalb, Illinois, Northern Illinois University fields a women's lacrosse program competing within the Mid-American Conference at the NCAA Division I level. The Huskies compete during the spring season, aligning with the traditional women's lacrosse calendar that runs from February through May. As a relatively newer addition to NIU's athletic portfolio compared to the university's century-old football and basketball traditions, the women's lacrosse program represents the institution's commitment to expanding opportunities for female student-athletes across emerging sports.

The Huskies operate from their home venue in DeKalb, competing against conference rivals and non-conference opponents throughout their spring schedule. Northern Illinois women's lacrosse draws from a student body of over 15,000, providing a recruiting base within a campus community that supports multiple NCAA Division I athletic programs. The program's participation in the Mid-American Conference places it among regional competitors in the Midwest, competing for conference recognition and NCAA tournament consideration during the postseason window.

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MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S LACROSSE PROGRAMS

• Ball State Cardinals
• Bowling Green State Falcons
• Central Michigan Chippewas
• Eastern Michigan Eagles
• Kent State Golden Flashes
• Miami University (Ohio) Miami University (Ohio)
• Ohio Bobcats
• University at Buffalo, the State University of New York University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
• Akron Zips
• Massachusetts Minutemen
• Toledo Rockets
• Western Michigan Broncos

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