IRVING, Texas – UNI wrestling will be moving to the Big 12 Conference effective for the 2017-18 season.
The Big 12 has added Fresno State and Northern Iowa as affiliate members in the sport of wrestling to give the Conference a 12-team field.
The new additions will join Air Force, Iowa State, Northern Colorado, North Dakota State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, South Dakota State, Utah Valley, West Virginia and Wyoming in future regular and postseason competition.
"We are excited to add Fresno State and Northern Iowa as affiliate members in the sport of wrestling," said Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby.