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.

Northwood Timberwolves
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UniversityNorthwood University
ConferenceG-MAC (primary)
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorJeff Curtis
LocationMidland, Michigan
Varsity teams18
Football stadiumHantz Stadium
Basketball arenaRiepma Arena
Baseball stadiumGerace Baseball Stadium
Softball stadiumFisher Softball Stadium
Soccer stadiumDean Soccer Field
Other venuesBennett Sports Center
MascotWoody
NicknameTimberwolves
Colors     
Websitewww.gonorthwood.com

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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Hantz Stadium

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

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Men's Ice Hockey

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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

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  1. ^ "Northwood University Athletics Changing Conference Affiliation". Richland Source. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
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