In response to concerns over the spread of coronavirus, the NCAA announced Wednesday that fans will not be able to attend its championships including the 2020 men’s and women’s NCAA Basketball Tournaments.
“I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said in a statement. “While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States.”
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The Big-12 has announced that beginning with Thursdays games they will be implementing limited access for fans.
125 tix per team
Arena cleared between games
No pep bands/spirit squads
The attempt is to minimize the number of people that are here.
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Central Missouri has also announced that ticket sales for this weekends Division II Central Regional tournament have been suspended.
Information on refunds and who will be allowed to attend will be announced when the information becomes available.
The Emporia State women are scheduled to open play in the Central Regional Friday night against Southeastern Oklahoma State with tip-off set for 7:30p.
–Statement from Central Missouri–
Following the statement from NCAA President Mark Emmert regarding COVID-19, ticket sales for the NCAA Central Region Tournament this weekend have been suspended.
We will continue to pass along information regarding refunds and premitted family members as soon as they are available.
–Statement from NCAA President Mark Emmert–
The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance. While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
