Robert Morris leaves NEC for Horizon League

[Carnac]

"Robert Morris is leaving the Northeast Conference to join the Horizon League. The school announced on Monday that it will become the 12th member of the Horizon League on July 1. Robert Morris, located in Pittsburgh's western suburbs, will join the league in 10 sports." UConn will officially become a member of the new BIG East on that date.

Robert Morris leaves NEC for Horizon League

Robert Morris will become the 12th member of the Horizon League on July 1.

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[bennyskid]

I didn't even know Morris was in the portal. Is Morris immediately eligible, or does he have to burn a redshirt year?

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

While I know Robert Morris on the women's side has had some success in the NEC (dreadful conference), I'm not sure how well this will work out for the women's team. I "think" the Horizon League is much more competitive. Of course, as we all know, it isn't for WBB that they made the move, so . . .