Horizon League

News Summary:

On March 20, 2026, the Horizon League revealed its 2026 Indoor Track and Field Sportsmanship Award winners, with Detroit Mercy’s Joshua Neary receiving the Men’s award and Northern Kentucky’s Meredith Goff and Purdue Fort Wayne’s Bella Hodges named Women’s recipients, based on votes from head coaches. Previously, on March 19, 2026, the league announced its 2026 Valeo Indoor Track and Field All-Academic Teams, recognizing 35 student-athletes for their academic and athletic success and designating an additional 15 as Honorable Mentions, following balloting by faculty athletics representatives. Earlier, on March 12, 2026, the Horizon League Council selected The Arena at Innovation Mile (AIM) in Noblesville, Indiana, to host the second rounds, semifinals, and championships of the 2027-2031 Horizon League Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, an announcement made in conjunction with new partners City of Noblesville, Hamilton County Sports Authority, and REV Entertainment. On the same day, the league unveiled its 2026 Valeo Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving All-Academic Teams, honoring 35 student-athletes for their success in competition and the classroom, along with two Honorable Mentions. This followed the advancement of Green Bay, Cleveland State, IU Indy, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Youngstown State to Indianapolis for the second round, semifinal, and championship rounds of the 2026 Barbasol Women's Basketball Championship on March 7, 2026.