Horizon League Adds Oral Roberts University as Men's Tennis Affiliate Member
Rachel White
INDIANAPOLIS (July 22, 2026) – The Horizon League has announced the addition of Oral Roberts University as an affiliate member for men’s tennis, beginning with the 2026-27 season. ORU joins current affiliates Belmont, USI and Tennessee State.
Why it Matters:
With the addition of Oral Roberts, nine programs will now compete in Horizon League men’s tennis.
The 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.
Major Voices
Horizon League Commissioner Jill Bodensteiner
- “We are excited to add Oral Roberts University as our fourth men’s tennis affiliate member to create a strong nine-team League. The Horizon League and our members are committed to the sport of men’s tennis and providing major regular season and championship experiences for all our student-athletes.”
Dig Deeper:
- The North Division will feature full-time HL members Cleveland State, IU Indianapolis, NIU and Youngstown State.
- Full-time member Northern Kentucky will be joined by affiliate members Belmont, Oral Roberts, Tennessee State and USI in the South Division.
- Spring 2027 League schedules will be released at a later date.