Northwood Timberwolves
| Northwood Timberwolves | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Northwood University |
| Conference | G-MAC (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Jeff Curtis |
| Location | Midland, Michigan |
| Varsity teams | 18 |
| Football stadium | Hantz Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Riepma Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Gerace Baseball Stadium |
| Softball stadium | Fisher Softball Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Dean Soccer Field |
| Other venues | Bennett Sports Center |
| Mascot | Woody |
| Nickname | Timberwolves |
| Colors | |
| Website | www |
The Northwood Timberwolves are the athletic teams that represent Northwood University, located in Midland, Michigan, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) since the 2022–23 academic year. The Timberwolves previously competed in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) from 1972–73 to 1986–87, and again from 1992–93 to 2021–22.
On April 29, 2021, Northwood announced that it will leave the GLIAC to join the G-MAC in July 2022.[1]
Varsity teams
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Northwood competes in 18 varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Club sports include men's ice hockey.
| Men's sports (9) | Women's sports (9) |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Golf |
| Football | Lacrosse |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Lacrosse | Softball |
| Soccer | Tennis |
| Tennis | Track & Field |
| Track & Field | Volleyball |
Club teams
[edit]Men's Ice Hockey
[edit]Northwood University men's ice hockey competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and is a member of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference (MCHC).
References
[edit]- ^ "Northwood University Athletics Changing Conference Affiliation". Richland Source. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
