The American Athletic Conference will delay the Olympic fall sports season until at least Sept. 1.
In a press release circulated on Wednesday afternoon, the conference announced that men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and cross country will not play any non-conference or exhibition games that were scheduled for August. Individual institutions will have the option to decide on how to handle missed games; either cancel or reschedule.
“The decision allows member institutions additional time to implement protocols for a safe return to competition for student-athletes, coaches, and staff members,” the press release states.
The announcement is in line with the plan the AAC has put forth in dealing with the coronavirus.