The Horizon League has delayed the start of all fall sports competition until at least October 1, it announced Thursday.
"The decision allows each campus to further focus on ensuring return to
competition protocols uphold the Council’s principle of safety and can be reasonably implemented," the league said in a statement.
The delay in competition includes all exhibitions, nonconference and conference games.
Each university can decide if or how to train and practice, and they each control their own rescheduling of non-conference contests impacted by the postponed start.
The league says its council "will continue to be guided by our top priority: the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff.