Ohio governor Mike DeWine spoke at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus on Tuesday to address coronavirus concerns and share his recommendations on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
The state of Ohio has three confirmed cases of coronavirus.
For indoor sporting events, DeWine said the state is "asking for no events with spectators other than the athletes, parents, and others essential to the game."
DeWine clarified that media should be among those permitted to attend games, and that these recommendations do not apply to outdoor sporting events.
As a result, the Mid-American Conference implemented a "restricted attendance policy" for its men's and women's postseason tournaments in Cleveland this month that follows DeWine's recommendations.