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Big South, USC Upstate cancels the remainder of the 2019-20 spring season
3/18/2020 4:20:00 PM | General
USC Upstate, in conjunction with the Big South Conference, announced today the cancellation of the balance of the 2019-20 spring athletic season amid the growing concerns for public health surrounding the COVID-19 virus and its global impact. Below is the official statement from the Big South Conference as released today, March 18, 2020. USC Upstate Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Daniel Feig will appear locally on Fox Sports Spartanburg (1400 AM, 98.3 FM and TuneIn) to discuss the impact on collegiate athletics and our student-athletes at 8:00 am, Thursday, March 19.Â
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – The Big South Conference today announced that it is cancelling all regular-season competition, conference championships, and athletics activities that are required or that include coach involvement, through the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  The decision was made by the league's Council of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in consultation with the Council of Athletics Directors to protect the health and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans. Â
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In the event a member institution reopens for the 2020 spring semester and conducts in-person, on-campus classes, any permissible athletics activities, as defined by NCAA regulations, with the exception of competition, will be at the discretion of that institution. Â Each institution will continue to work in accordance with its respective university and state policies related to its individual campus decisions.Â
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USC Upstate COVID-19Â Information page: Click here
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – The Big South Conference today announced that it is cancelling all regular-season competition, conference championships, and athletics activities that are required or that include coach involvement, through the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  The decision was made by the league's Council of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in consultation with the Council of Athletics Directors to protect the health and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans. Â
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In the event a member institution reopens for the 2020 spring semester and conducts in-person, on-campus classes, any permissible athletics activities, as defined by NCAA regulations, with the exception of competition, will be at the discretion of that institution. Â Each institution will continue to work in accordance with its respective university and state policies related to its individual campus decisions.Â
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