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\t\t\tINDIANAPOLIS (July 22, 2026) \u2013 The Horizon League has announced the addition of Oral Roberts University as an affiliate member for men\u2019s tennis, beginning with the 2026-27 season. ORU joins current affiliates Belmont, USI and Tennessee State.<\/p>\n
Why it Matters:
\nWith the addition of Oral Roberts, nine programs will now compete in Horizon League men\u2019s tennis.
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\nThe League will continue to have two divisions during the regular season with the top three teams from each division advancing to the #HLTennis Championship at Purdue University in April.
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\nMajor Voices
\nHorizon League Commissioner Jill Bodensteiner
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\n\t\u201cWe are excited to add Oral Roberts University as our fourth men\u2019s tennis affiliate member to create a strong nine-team League. The Horizon League and our members are committed to the sport of men\u2019s tennis and providing major regular season and championship experiences for all our student-athletes.\u201d
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Dig Deeper:<\/p>\n
\n\tThe North Division will feature full-time HL members Cleveland State, IU Indianapolis, NIU and Youngstown State.
\n\tFull-time member Northern Kentucky will be joined by affiliate members Belmont, Oral Roberts, Tennessee State and USI in the South Division.
\n\tSpring 2027 League schedules will be released at a later date.
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Horizon League Adds Oral Roberts University as Men’s Tennis Affiliate Member
July 22
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