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- ↑ "Shooting Two: CMU Basketball Adds New US College Conference Affiliation". CMU Blazer Athletics. 31 May 2016.
- ↑ "Providence and Red River College basketball joining NIAC in 2017-2018 Season". MCAC Athletics. 26 May 2017.
- ↑ "Lions Win NIAC Conference Tournament". Trinity Bible College. 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "Trinity Bible nabs NIAC awards". Aberdeen News. 26 February 2016.