The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced Wednesday that Purdue Northwest University and Trevecca Nazarene University will join the league as an associate member in STUNT beginning with the inaugural 2025-26 season.

Purdue Northwest and Trevecca Nazarene will compete alongside six other institutions in the league, including full-time members Drury University, Lewis University, Maryville University, Quincy University, and Southwest Baptist University, as well as associate member Ferris State University.

"We are happy to welcome both Purdue Northwest and Trevecca Nazarene to the league as associate members and look forward to having their teams compete in the inaugural year of STUNT in the GLVC." Said GLVC Commissioner Jim Naumovich, "The addition of their programs will allow us to provide each of our programs with additional regular season competition and enhance the efforts to grow the sport."

Purdue Northwest is a full-time member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GLIAC) and will be competing in their second season while Trevecca Nazarene is a full-time member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) and will be competing in their third season.

"We are thrilled to have the Purdue Northwest STUNT team join the Great Lakes Valley Conference as associate members beginning in the 2025-26 season." Said Rick Costello, Purdue Northwest Athletic Director. "This is an exciting step forward for our growing program and a testament to the hard work of our student-athletes and coaching staff. As we head into just our second season, the momentum and energy surrounding STUNT at Purdue Northwest is incredibly strong, and we look forward to building a championship-caliber tradition in this emerging sport."

The Pride are led by Madesyn Samples who enters her second season in the position. Purdue Northwest went 8-10 in their inaugural season going 5-1 against GLVC competition.

"First, we are grateful to GLVC Commissioner, Jim Naumovich, and league leadership for welcoming Trevecca as an associate member in STUNT." Said Mark Elliott, Trevecca Athletic Director, "Partnering with the outstanding institutions of the GLVC gives us an opportunity to continue growing this new and exciting sport. Our program at Trevecca, under the leadership of Kelly Quigley, has endeared itself to our fan base and joining the GLVC continues that momentum."

The Trojans enter into their third season with Kelly Quigley at the helm. The Trojans have a record of 46-15 going 28-6 in 2025 and making the National STUNT Championships. The Trojans hold a 5-1 record over GLVC competition.

For more information on GLVC STUNT, stay tuned online at GLVCsports.com and social media (@GLVCsports; #GLVCstunt) throughout the coming years.