Multiple media sources confirmed Monday that Northern Illinois University has selected Matt Majkrzak from Northern Michigan to take over as head basketball coach for the Huskies.
During his tenure leading the Wildcats in Marquette, Michigan, Majkrzak posted an impressive 136-73 coaching record across seven seasons, successfully taking his teams to four straight Division II NCAA Tournament appearances.
The coach, who earned Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors twice, saw his most recent campaign conclude Sunday following an 86-68 defeat to Walsh University in the NCAA Tournament’s second round.
Majkrzak steps in to replace Rashon Burno, whom the university dismissed on March 7 after the team finished with a disappointing 9-21 record this past season.
The Huskies are preparing for a significant conference change, as they will move most of their athletic programs to the Horizon League later this year, ending a 29-year run in the Mid-American Conference.
Northern Illinois basketball has struggled to reach the NCAA Tournament, with their last appearance dating back to 1996 when they competed in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference, which later became known as the Horizon League.
