MADISON — Beloit College (Wis.) will join the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) as an affiliate member in men’s and women’s hockey beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.

Beloit College will be in its inaugural seasons for both sports during the 2026 season. The Buccaneers will join a conference that includes full-time members University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout, as well as affiliate member UW-Superior.

Beloit College extended an invitation to Northland College’s men’s and women’s hockey teams to join the Beloit College community, following the news that Northland College will close at the end of the semester. The Northland coaches accepted the offer, and Northland student athletes met the news with great excitement. 

“Our conference is pleased to welcome Beloit College,” commented WIAC Commissioner Danielle Harris. “The addition of Beloit College enhances the conference’s mission to provide championship experiences for student-athletes.”

“We are thrilled to join the WIAC for men’s and women’s hockey,” said Beloit College Athletic Director Dave DeGeorge. “The WIAC is an elite conference and we look forward to the opportunity and challenge.”