The University of Oklahoma’s athletics department has officially made a statement on activities during the coronavirus situation.
The Big 12 Conference and NCAA have already suspended conference tournaments, championship tournaments, championship competition and most activities until March 29 in announcements earlier Thursday. The Sooners will also be closing shop due to the coronavirus.
“The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced today it is suspending all athletics competitions, as well as all out-of-season practices and workouts, until further notice,” the University of Oklahoma athletics department said in a press release. “This rapidly developing situation has warranted consideration of many factors, and the health and welfare of people we serve is at the forefront of all of our deliberations. We will communicate updates as appropriate.
“Information regarding refunds/credits for tickets purchased directly through the OU Athletics Ticket Office for affected events will be announced in the near future.”
Events that will be missed until the March 29 date set by the Big 12 include conference series for baseball and softball, as well as postseason play for the winter sports. The NCAA went a step further and cancelled all NCAA Championships for winter and spring sports completely.
Cleveland County and Norman, Oklahoma, where the University of Oklahoma has located, have been coronavirus free so far. Three cases are confirmed in the state in Tulsa and the Altus area in northwest and far southwest Oklahoma.
Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert brought the coronavirus to Oklahoma City as Utah was set to play the Thunder on Wednesday night. Teammate Donovan Mitchell was also confirmed to having the coronavirus as he was tested inside Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Mitchell spent time in Oklahoma City suburb, Del City, working out at Del City High School with people in attendance and taking pictures.
The University of Oklahoma has moved to online only classes for the two weeks after spring break (March 16-20) amid coronavirus concerns.
No update on the future spring football schedule have been announced.
Sooners Wire will post updates as more information becomes available.
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