The Ohio Valley Conference Board of Presidents have announced effective immediately the cancellation of all intercollegiate competitions, including OVC Championships, through the end of the 2019-20 academic year due to the COVID-19 public health threat.
Additionally, all team practices will be suspended until April 3, 2020, at which time the impact of the suspension will be re-evaluated. During this time period, student-athletes shall be allowed to be engaged in strength and conditioning and training room activities.
Austin Peay athletics director Gerald Harrison said in a statement he was in full support of the OVC Board of Presidents to cancel spring sports events. He added in a news release that during this period, Austin Peay athletics will continue our pursuit of excellence and working toward our goal of being the most complete athletics department in the OVC.