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 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
On April 29, 2021, Northwood announced that it will leave the GLIAC to join the G-MAC in July 2022.[1]
Varsity teams
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
Men's Ice Hockey
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).
