March 11 became the starting point of a domino effect in the sports world due to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
From college to the pros, seasons and championships were suspended or canceled one after another. UTA sports were no exception.
The Sun Belt Conference suspended all sports indefinitely on Thursday, March 12. By the following Monday, the league had canceled all of its events for the rest of the season. That meant no March Madness, no conference tournaments and for the Movin’ Mavs — no national championship.
Players who compete in spring sports will be granted an extra year of eligibility.