Statement from Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple

 On IUPUI’s withdrawal from The Summit League

“I was first notified on Friday morning (June 23) by IUPUI Chancellor Paydar that they will be withdrawing from our league, effective June 30. Indiana Purdue-Indianapolis (IUPUI) announced Wednesday, June 28, it will leave the Summit for the Horizon League effective July 1 and begin competing in the league this upcoming school year. Their addition solidifies our broad community partnerships in Indianapolis and is the right school at the right time.”

IUPUI is somewhat a familiar foe to Youngstown State fans, having competed against the Penguins in the Mid-Continent Conference from 1999-2001. I am a proud mayor, I’m proud resident of Indianapolis and I’m a proud graduate of IUPUI.”

The Jaguars will compete in 18 of 19 sports in the Horizon League: men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field (indoor and outdoor), softball and volleyball.
The Horizon League announces that IUPUI (full name Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis) will join the conference on July 1. The Jaguars will move from the Summit League to replace Valparaiso University, moving from the Horizon to the Missouri Valley Conference on the same date.