
With recruiting in college athletics becoming more competitive every year, Northern State University decided to set itself apart in the eyes of prospective recruits by upgrading its football, soccer, and lacrosse facilities. The university needed to find a lighting system that would create an unforgettable game night atmosphere for student-athletes and fans, avoid spill light and glare from affecting homes across the street, and be simple to operate.
Northern State opted for Musco’s Total Light Control–TLC for LED™ system. The new lighting system has helped coaches better showcase the athletic facilities to recruits, and have been a source of excitement for student-athletes. The system’s superior light quality and uniform distribution enhances on-field visibility for players, while its patented glare control technology minimizes glare and spill from disturbing neighboring homes. And Musco’s Control‑Link® monitoring system enables university staff to turn the new lights on and off instantly, from anywhere, with the touch of a phone.
“Musco Lighting’s Control Link® System has given us the ability to streamline our facility usage, specifically for our evening events. We have utilized the scheduling option and Musco Lighting app to run the system without having to be physically present at the facility, giving our staff some much needed flexibility.”
— Terri Holmes
Associate Director of Athletics
Northern State University
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