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NKU athletics
Guided by its core value of student-athlete well-being, the Horizon League office in Indianapolis has announced that fall competition has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision, made by the Horizon League Board of Directors following a recommendation from the League Council, takes into consideration the NCAA Board of Governors update provided on Aug. 5 as well as the continuing developments surrounding the pandemic.
This decision impacts NKU’s traditional fall sports of men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country, as well as men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball and softball, which also hold competitions in the fall.
Consistent with its July 16 announcement, the league office will develop a timeline to determine if fall sports competition in soccer, volleyball and cross country can be held in the spring. Baseball, golf, softball and tennis spring seasons are not impacted by this decision, nor are the seasons of traditional winter sports (basketball, indoor track & field).
“The health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans continues to be our highest priority,” said Ken Bothof, director of athletics. “With the ever-changing environment due to COVID-19, there is a great deal of uncertainty. We hope this announcement brings some clarity to our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans. And, we look forward to working towards a spring season for those impacted programs.”
As permitted by NCAA rules, student-athletes and teams can continue with workouts, practices and meetings. The Horizon League Council will continue to monitor the guidelines, recommendations and developments surrounding the pandemic.
Norse Athletics remains committed to its student-athletes, coaches and staff and will continue to support them as NKU navigates the unprecedented impact of COVID-19.