Ohio University cancels fall sports, Mid-American Conference postpones season

ATHENS — The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has postponed fall sports until Spring 2021 due to coronavirus concerns.

Ohio University is a member of the MAC and will not be holding any sporting events this season, according to a release.

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“The health and safety of our student athletes, coaches and athletics support staff remain Ohio University’s top priority in the midst of the global health crisis,” Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis said.

“We are extremely proud of our student athletes and their tremendous accomplishments both in the classroom and on the field of play. We recognize the disappointment that will be felt by the Bobcat nation this fall but it is our hope that we will be able to cheer on the OHIO Bobcats in the spring if it is safe to do so.”

Sports including football, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s golf are all postponed.

Plans have not yet been made for winter sports.

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