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The Big East Conference has released the following statement, regarding Fall 2020 sports:
"Due to the unprecedented and continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, BIG EAST fall sports schedules will not include any non-conference competition.
No decision is being made at this time regarding BIG EAST fall sports conference competition and championships. In the coming weeks, the BIG EAST will continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions across the country and in BIG EAST communities and will provide further updates on dates and formats as appropriate. All decisions regarding fall conference competition will continue to be guided first and foremost by the health and safety of BIG EAST campuses and their athletics program participants and will be made in accordance with NCAA actions and policies.
The BIG EAST’s plans for the 2020-21 winter and spring sports seasons remain unaffected at this time."
The six affected Fall sports:
- Men’s and Women’s Soccer
- Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Field Hockey
UConn just recently made its return to the Big East on July 1st.
(via Big East Conference)