BAYLOR POSTSEASON BASKETBALL UPDATES
3/11/2020 6:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
BAYLOR POSTSEASON BASKETBALL UPDATES
3/11/20
Today the NCAA & Big 12 Conference made announcements that attendance will be limited at postseason tournaments. This immediately impacts the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship beginning in Kansas City tonight and the Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship beginning Thursday. Tournament games are no longer open to the general public.
Baylor is working with Big 12 officials regarding the ticket refund policy. Once additional information is provided, Baylor will notify ticket buyers of the process. Those who purchased tickets through Baylor may expect to receive an email with relevant details.
In the interest of public safety, all fan events in Kansas City have also been cancelled. More information will be provided on this page as available.
STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MACK RHOADES
"The fans who support Baylor and our basketball programs are some of the very best in the country. The success of our men's and women's teams this season is shared with them. While we are disappointed that the experience will be different this year, we understand, appreciate and respect the Big 12 Conference's decision to look out for the welfare of the public and our student-athletes, coaches and staff."
Mack B. Rhoades, IV
Vice President and Director of Athletics
STATEMENT FROM THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE
"The priority of the Big 12 Conference is to ensure the safety of our students, coaches, administrators, event staff and fans.
After careful consideration and consulting with medical officials, other conferences, the NCAA and local officials, the Big 12 Conference announced that after tonight's men's first round games, all remaining Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championship games will be played with only family, friends, credentialed media and essential staff permitted in the arenas."
Joni Lehmann
Director of Media Services
STATEMENT FROM NCAA PRESIDENT MARK EMMERT
"The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance. While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
Mark Emmert
NCAA President
3/11/20
Today the NCAA & Big 12 Conference made announcements that attendance will be limited at postseason tournaments. This immediately impacts the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship beginning in Kansas City tonight and the Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship beginning Thursday. Tournament games are no longer open to the general public.
Baylor is working with Big 12 officials regarding the ticket refund policy. Once additional information is provided, Baylor will notify ticket buyers of the process. Those who purchased tickets through Baylor may expect to receive an email with relevant details.
In the interest of public safety, all fan events in Kansas City have also been cancelled. More information will be provided on this page as available.
STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MACK RHOADES
"The fans who support Baylor and our basketball programs are some of the very best in the country. The success of our men's and women's teams this season is shared with them. While we are disappointed that the experience will be different this year, we understand, appreciate and respect the Big 12 Conference's decision to look out for the welfare of the public and our student-athletes, coaches and staff."
Mack B. Rhoades, IV
Vice President and Director of Athletics
STATEMENT FROM THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE
"The priority of the Big 12 Conference is to ensure the safety of our students, coaches, administrators, event staff and fans.
After careful consideration and consulting with medical officials, other conferences, the NCAA and local officials, the Big 12 Conference announced that after tonight's men's first round games, all remaining Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championship games will be played with only family, friends, credentialed media and essential staff permitted in the arenas."
Joni Lehmann
Director of Media Services
STATEMENT FROM NCAA PRESIDENT MARK EMMERT
"The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance. While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
Mark Emmert
NCAA President
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