Big West Conference suspends all spring sports

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Big West Conference announced today that it will be indefinitely suspending all spring conference and non-conference competition, effective immediately.

In a press release issued by the Big West Conference it stated:

“The main priority of the Big West Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.”

🚨The Big West Conference announced today that it is indefinitely suspending all spring conference and non-conference competition, effective immediately.

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— Big West Conference (@BigWestSports) March 12, 2020

The Rainbow Wahine Softball Classic was underway at the Rainbow Wahine softball stadium and the UH baseball team was set to host Chicago St. in a four game series beginning Friday.

The No. 2 ranked UH men’s volleyball team is on the road in California and was scheduled to play a pair of matches this weekend.

This story will be updated.