CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – Due to the ongoing concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the rapidly escalating developments nationally, the Big South Conference Executive Committee has approved the Council of Athletics Directors' recommendation to suspend all athletics practice and competition beginning tonight, Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15.  

The Council of Chief Executive Officers will meet Friday to consider the status of the balance of the spring season.  The Conference previously announced the cancellation of the remaining rounds of the Women's Basketball Championship tournament earlier Thursday afternoon.