WAC Statement on Chicago State, Kansas City Basketball Cancellations
The Western Athletic Conference has been informed that two of its member institutions will not participate in regular season basketball games this week as a result of concerns over COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.
Chicago State University will not play scheduled men's games at Seattle University on March 5 and at Utah Valley University of March 7. The CSU women's team will not host games against the same two opponents.
In addition, the University of Missouri-Kansas City has determined that its men's basketball team will not travel to Seattle for its game on March 7.
"While disappointed that the situation has evolved as it has, I fully respect the right of any member institution to determine what it believes to be in the best interest of its student-athletes," said WAC Commissioner Jeff Hurd. "From a conference standpoint, the necessary adjustments will be made according to NCAA policy in order to bracket the conference tournament scheduled for March 11-14 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas."
At this time all other conference events will proceed as scheduled. The WAC will continue to monitor the ever-changing situation and work with member institutions and local authorities to make any necessary changes to protect the safety and well-being of all involved.