The Missouri Valley Conference, the nation’s second-oldest NCAA Division I conference, continues to be a leader in college athletics and is one of the nation’s most progressive conferences, celebrating its 116th season in 2022-23. League members have worked together to focus on common goals and objectives, placing a high value on league harmony, while continuing to invest in athletic programs to compete at the highest level. League members include Belmont, Bradley, Drake, Evansville, UIC, Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State, Murray State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois and Valparaiso. SIU-Edwardsville is an affiliate member in men’s soccer (Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, and Western Michigan will be affiliates beginning Fall 2023); and Marshall and Little Rock are affiliate members in women’s swimming and diving.
